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Fairer deal for UK hauliers in HGV Road User Levy Act

Fairer deal for UK hauliers in HGV Road User Levy Act

Thursday, 28 February 2013

HGV Road User Levy Act becomes law....

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Norfolk bus trial to inform government's smart ticketing strategy

Norfolk bus trial to inform government's smart ticketing strategy

Wednesday, 27 February 2013

£2.5 million pilot funding for paperless transport system in Norfolk. ...

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Better buses for Sheffield

Better buses for Sheffield

Tuesday, 26 February 2013

Sheffield is adopting a funding initiative which enables local authorities to tackle issues with bus infrastructure and traffic management. ...

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£16 million to kick start regeneration in Cornwall

£16 million to kick start regeneration in Cornwall

Thursday, 21 February 2013

Roads construction given clearance for Cambourne, Pool and Redruth. ...

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Data release provides platform for rail fare web apps

Data release provides platform for rail fare web apps

Tuesday, 19 February 2013

Fares database now available for free through Association for Train Operating Companies’ website....

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New measures announced to support the uptake of  plug in vehicles

New measures announced to support the uptake of plug in vehicles

Tuesday, 19 February 2013

A £37 million funding package is set to benefit drivers with plug-in vehicles...

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£14 million transport boost for Worcester

£14 million transport boost for Worcester

Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Worcester transport plans will receive over £14 million pounds of funding. ...

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Funding boost for Tyne and Wear Metro

Funding boost for Tyne and Wear Metro

Friday, 08 February 2013

Tyne and Wear Metro set for £23 million funding boost....

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Rail franchising future programme

Rail franchising future programme

Thursday, 31 January 2013

The government is announcing its plans for the 3 live competitions which were put on hold last October....

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Thirty years of seatbelt safety

Thirty years of seatbelt safety

Thursday, 31 January 2013

A selection of historic THINK! adverts have been made available online to celebrate 30 years of the seatbelt law....

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Six new members appointed to passenger watchdog

Six new members appointed to passenger watchdog

Wednesday, 30 January 2013

Marian Lauder, Bob Linnard, Isabel Liu, Paul Rowen, Professor Paul Salveson and Dr Stuart Burgess appointed to the Passenger Focus board....

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Minister announces record £62 million investment in cycling

Minister announces record £62 million investment in cycling

Wednesday, 30 January 2013

£62 million investment to enable a new cycle hub, make cycling easier, safer and improve cycle-rail integration....

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High speed rail for British jobs and prosperity

High speed rail for British jobs and prosperity

Monday, 28 January 2013

High speed rail is an engine for growth that will help to drive regional regeneration and invigorate our regional economies....

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HS2 phase two exceptional hardship scheme

HS2 phase two exceptional hardship scheme

Monday, 28 January 2013

Have your say on the proposals to introduce an exceptional hardship scheme for phase two of the high speed rail project....

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Peter Wilkinson appointed DfT Interim Franchising Director

Peter Wilkinson appointed DfT Interim Franchising Director

Friday, 25 January 2013

Peter Wilkinson is joining the Department for Transport for 6 months as Interim Franchising Director....

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Government provides funding for new train stations

Government provides funding for new train stations

Thursday, 24 January 2013

£20 million new stations fund to bring rail services closer to people's doorsteps....

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CAA airspace director reappointed

CAA airspace director reappointed

Thursday, 24 January 2013

Mark Swan reappointed as a member of the Civil Aviation Authority....

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Communities to start shaping transport of tomorrow

Communities to start shaping transport of tomorrow

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Indicative funding levels for local transport bodies released by Department for Transport. ...

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Councils given greater freedom to clamp down on road works disruption

Councils given greater freedom to clamp down on road works disruption

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Road works permit schemes give local authorities power to control when and how utility companies dig up their roads. ...

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Green light to cut congestion on Kent's key routes

Green light to cut congestion on Kent's key routes

Tuesday, 22 January 2013

New scheme encouraging contractors to work on roads during off peak times has been given the go ahead in Kent....

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Government safeguards future of the Wimbledon Loop

Government safeguards future of the Wimbledon Loop

Monday, 21 January 2013

Wimbledon Loop to continue unchanged despite major rail overhaul....

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New speed limit guidance for councils

New speed limit guidance for councils

Friday, 18 January 2013

Guidance to help local councils set more appropriate speed limits on local roads published....

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Government's rail strategy receives independent endorsement

Government's rail strategy receives independent endorsement

Thursday, 10 January 2013

Richard Brown’s review of the rail franchising programme....

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Cash boost to tackle local pinch points

Cash boost to tackle local pinch points

Thursday, 03 January 2013

Councils are invited to apply for a share of the £170 million Local Pinch Point Fund to remove bottlenecks on the highway network....

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End of the road for over 9,000 traffic signs

End of the road for over 9,000 traffic signs

Thursday, 03 January 2013

As unnecessary signs are removed from our roads the Secretary of State for Transport calls for local authorities to continue the cull....

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Driving this New Year's Eve? Try a mocktail

Driving this New Year's Eve? Try a mocktail

Monday, 31 December 2012

The Department for Transport has produced a number of non-alcoholic cocktail recipes to help designated drivers celebrate in style....

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Clear up initiative saving economy millions by reopening roads quicker

Clear up initiative saving economy millions by reopening roads quicker

Wednesday, 26 December 2012

Incident clear-up times improvement initiative saves the economy tens of millions of pounds....

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Department for Transport's boost to train builders

Department for Transport's boost to train builders

Friday, 21 December 2012

New train carriages procured by Southern Railway. ...

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Government secures free travel for London Midland passengers

Government secures free travel for London Midland passengers

Thursday, 20 December 2012

£7 million package of benefits for rail passengers who suffered cancelled services and delays....

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Passengers come first in new Civil Aviation Act

Passengers come first in new Civil Aviation Act

Wednesday, 19 December 2012

Civil Aviation Act becomes law paving the way for airports to offer better facilities and information for passengers....

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