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Cycling boost for Selly Oak rail station

Cycling boost for Selly Oak rail station

Thursday, 13 March 2014

Cycle facilities at commuter station in West Midlands improved....

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Horace the dog helps children learn road safety

Horace the dog helps children learn road safety

Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Road safety animation competition for school children unveils Aardman studios creation 'Horace'. ...

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Transport Secretary gives statement on death of Bob Crow

Transport Secretary gives statement on death of Bob Crow

Tuesday, 11 March 2014

Patrick McLoughlin responds to the death of Bob Crow, the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers General Secretary....

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Funding boost for roads hit by bad weather

Funding boost for roads hit by bad weather

Sunday, 09 March 2014

Government announces extra money for councils to repair local roads following recent prolonged period of severe weather....

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British Transport Police Federation annual conference

British Transport Police Federation annual conference

Thursday, 06 March 2014

Baroness Kramer thanks the British Transport Police for their work and makes the case for Scotland remaining part of the UK....

Cut in light dues to benefit UK shipping

Cut in light dues to benefit UK shipping

Thursday, 06 March 2014

Lighthouse levy on industry kept down by Department for Transport....

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Anna Walker reappointed as chair of rail regulator

Anna Walker reappointed as chair of rail regulator

Thursday, 06 March 2014

Appointment provides continuity for regulator as it oversees start of industry’s £38 billion programme of rail investment. ...

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Rail Minister celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

Rail Minister celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

Tuesday, 04 March 2014

Stephen Hammond meets apprentices at Crossrail’s Whitechapel station site....

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Baroness Kramer and Pete Waterman visit Crewe to find out how HS2 could benefit the town

Baroness Kramer and Pete Waterman visit Crewe to find out how HS2 could benefit the town

Thursday, 27 February 2014

Crewe to benefit from high speed rail....

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British Parking Association Parking Summit

British Parking Association Parking Summit

Thursday, 27 February 2014

Address to the British Parking Association mentioning the local authorities parking consultation, high streets and new technology. ...

Review set to boost DVLA services

Review set to boost DVLA services

Thursday, 27 February 2014

Changes at DVLA are going to give drivers access to more online and tailored services....

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Bristow’s 30th anniversary

Bristow’s 30th anniversary

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Steven Hammond pays tribute to the coastguard and rescue services....

A fair deal for young people

A fair deal for young people

Wednesday, 19 February 2014

Baroness Kramer welcomes plans for a fair deal bus ticket for young people announced by Merseyside Integrated Transport....

Passengers on track to receive multi billion pound improvements to services

Passengers on track to receive multi billion pound improvements to services

Tuesday, 18 February 2014

Government has agreed a deal with First Capital Connect to continue running important rail commuter services for the next 6 months....

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Transport Secretary meets with bus industry to help tackle weather disruption

Transport Secretary meets with bus industry to help tackle weather disruption

Thursday, 13 February 2014

Coach and bus operators stand ready to provide support....

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Roads minister visits site of M2 hole

Roads minister visits site of M2 hole

Thursday, 13 February 2014

Robert Goodwill meets Highways Agency staff working on M2 site....

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Further flood support from government

Further flood support from government

Wednesday, 12 February 2014

£61 million for rail resilience and roads recovery....

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Government cuts cost of flying from Cornwall

Government cuts cost of flying from Cornwall

Tuesday, 11 February 2014

Prime Minister announces £5 off cost of flying from Newquay during weather disruption...

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#ChooseCycling manifesto launch

#ChooseCycling manifesto launch

Monday, 10 February 2014

Speech regarding the goals, myths, investment and plans for cycling in the United Kingdom by Robert Goodwill....

Road investment

Road investment

Monday, 10 February 2014

A new approach to investing in road improvements will put a full stop to stop-start spending....

UK Rail Industry Representatives and Middle East Rail Exhibition

UK Rail Industry Representatives and Middle East Rail Exhibition

Monday, 10 February 2014

Robert Goodwill speaks about rail capacity, passenger satisfaction, the railway supply chain, engineering and the Rail Supply Group....

Minister urges construction industry to prepare for £24 billion road investment

Minister urges construction industry to prepare for £24 billion road investment

Monday, 10 February 2014

Companies asked to get ready for increase in workloads ahead of the road network's biggest investment since the 1970s....

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Transport Secretary visits Dawlish in south west

Transport Secretary visits Dawlish in south west

Friday, 07 February 2014

Patrick McLoughlin visited Dawlish today (7 February 2014) to see for himself the impact of recent bad weather on the rail network....

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Crossrail rolling stock and depot contract to be awarded to Bombardier

Crossrail rolling stock and depot contract to be awarded to Bombardier

Thursday, 06 February 2014

65 trains to be built in Derby, with over 1,000 jobs and around 100 apprenticeships supported in the UK....

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Caledonian Conversations dinner

Caledonian Conversations dinner

Wednesday, 05 February 2014

Patrick McLoughlin argues that a "no" vote in September’s referendum will secure transport benefits for Scotland....

UK Chamber of Shipping: annual dinner

UK Chamber of Shipping: annual dinner

Tuesday, 04 February 2014

Britain’s world class maritime sector is open for business and confirms dates for London International Shipping Week 2015....

Yorkshire benefits from multi million pound transport schemes

Yorkshire benefits from multi million pound transport schemes

Monday, 03 February 2014

Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin officially opens Wakefield Westgate’s new £8.6 million train station during tour of region....

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Red Tape cuts set to save another £54 million

Red Tape cuts set to save another £54 million

Wednesday, 29 January 2014

£54 million saved by cutting unnecessary rules plus additional initiatives for professional drivers and freight operators announced. ...

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New state of the art passenger train unveiled

New state of the art passenger train unveiled

Tuesday, 28 January 2014

A new electric Class 700 train is set to improve the travel experience for passengers and boost the economy....

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HS2 Manchester Civic Society address

HS2 Manchester Civic Society address

Friday, 24 January 2014

Explains how HS2 will be an engine for growth in Manchester and across the north west....

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