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Plan for Dover unlocks bright future for historic port and town

Plan for Dover unlocks bright future for historic port and town

Wednesday, 09 April 2014

Minister announces way forward for Port of Dover....

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Ambition and opportunity: Rail Industry Day 2014

Ambition and opportunity: Rail Industry Day 2014

Wednesday, 09 April 2014

Outlines our plans for improving and expanding Britain’s railways....

The future of the Port of Dover

The future of the Port of Dover

Wednesday, 09 April 2014

Plan for Dover unlocks a bright future for historic port and town....

Patrick McLoughlin opens London Southend Airport terminal extension

Patrick McLoughlin opens London Southend Airport terminal extension

Tuesday, 08 April 2014

Secretary of State for Transport tours the new facilities at fast-growing airport....

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British Ports Assocation: smaller ports fund

British Ports Assocation: smaller ports fund

Thursday, 03 April 2014

Stephen Hammond thanks BPA for their work during the 2014 storms and announces a £2 million recovery fund for smaller ports. ...

New appointments for the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee

New appointments for the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee

Thursday, 03 April 2014

New members join expert panel which advises on disability and transport....

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£19 million road upgrade to bring new homes and jobs for Norwich

£19 million road upgrade to bring new homes and jobs for Norwich

Thursday, 03 April 2014

Norwich to receive major transport funding for improvements to the A47....

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New stations for Coventry to Nuneaton rail line

New stations for Coventry to Nuneaton rail line

Thursday, 03 April 2014

£4.75 million investment will build two brand new stations and upgrade another....

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Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Chambers of Commerce Annual Dinner

Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Chambers of Commerce Annual Dinner

Wednesday, 02 April 2014

Plans for significant road and rail transport investment in the east midlands, including High Speed 2...

Electric trains to boost rail services in the north west

Electric trains to boost rail services in the north west

Wednesday, 02 April 2014

Deal with Northern Rail will provide up to 3,000 extra seats during busiest times of travel....

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Twentieth anniversary of the Channel Tunnel

Twentieth anniversary of the Channel Tunnel

Wednesday, 02 April 2014

Building the Channel Tunnel took courage and determination; it has created a link that benefits Britain and France....

Baroness Kramer visits Waterloo to see funding plans

Baroness Kramer visits Waterloo to see funding plans

Monday, 31 March 2014

£300 million investment will add capacity and improve journeys on south west rail route....

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Foreign truck firms set to pay to use UK roads for first time

Foreign truck firms set to pay to use UK roads for first time

Monday, 31 March 2014

Fairer deal for UK hauliers as new HGV levy means hauliers must now pay to use UK roads....

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Rail Minister sees investment in action in Manchester

Rail Minister sees investment in action in Manchester

Monday, 31 March 2014

£44 million is being invested to make Manchester Victoria station safer, brighter and more spacious for passengers....

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Plans for £38 billion investment in railways unveiled

Plans for £38 billion investment in railways unveiled

Monday, 31 March 2014

Millions of passengers across the country will benefit from the £38 billion 5-year plan to transform the railways....

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Baroness Kramer visits Yorkshire to see how HS2 could benefit the region

Baroness Kramer visits Yorkshire to see how HS2 could benefit the region

Friday, 28 March 2014

Yorkshire set to benefit from high speed rail....

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RNIB bus charter launch

RNIB bus charter launch

Thursday, 27 March 2014

Welcomes RNIB's new bus charter which identifies ways to improve bus travel for blind and partially sighted passengers....

Crossrail extended to Reading

Crossrail extended to Reading

Thursday, 27 March 2014

New east to west rail link will offer more convenience and choice for passengers as they commute into central London and beyond. ...

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Public approval for driving limits for 16 drugs

Public approval for driving limits for 16 drugs

Thursday, 27 March 2014

The recommended limits for 16 different drugs have now been approved following 2 government consultations....

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New deal for rail in the north

New deal for rail in the north

Thursday, 27 March 2014

Northern Rail Ltd awarded the franchise for rail services in the north....

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Launch of Passenger Focus bus passenger survey results 2013 to 2014

Launch of Passenger Focus bus passenger survey results 2013 to 2014

Wednesday, 26 March 2014

Summarises the results of the Passenger Focus bus survey and explains what government is doing to invest in and help improve bus services....

Successful THINK! cycle safety campaign expanded

Successful THINK! cycle safety campaign expanded

Monday, 24 March 2014

THINK! cycle safety poster campaign launched....

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East Coast on course for improved rail services

East Coast on course for improved rail services

Friday, 21 March 2014

The invitation to tender for the East Coast franchise, which asks bidders to set out proposals for services, has been published. ...

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HS2 will drive urban regeneration

HS2 will drive urban regeneration

Friday, 21 March 2014

HS2 Growth Taskforce delivers its recommendations to government calling for action now to maximise the impacts of HS2....

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Extra funding for mountain rescue

Extra funding for mountain rescue

Thursday, 20 March 2014

More support for mountain and cave rescue....

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Councils receive share of roads repair funding

Councils receive share of roads repair funding

Thursday, 20 March 2014

Extra money for repairs to local roads damaged by severe weather....

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Passengers to benefit from over £220 million station improvements

Passengers to benefit from over £220 million station improvements

Friday, 14 March 2014

Minister visits Wokingham to unveil completed renovations at the 400th station to benefit from improved facilities for passengers. ...

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Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority reappointed

Chair of the Civil Aviation Authority reappointed

Thursday, 13 March 2014

Civil Aviation Authority reappoints Dame Deirdre Hutton....

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£5 million for Wolverhampton tram works

£5 million for Wolverhampton tram works

Thursday, 13 March 2014

Roads repairs and upgrades to keep tram services on track....

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Transport Secretary inspects regional rail and road links

Transport Secretary inspects regional rail and road links

Thursday, 13 March 2014

Work on the country's newest railway link to London officially started by Patrick McLoughlin...

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