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All aboard: new proposal aims to attract more young train drivers

All aboard: new proposal aims to attract more young train drivers

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Thousands of opportunities could open up for young people, securing the skills we need to improve our railways in the long term. ...

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Transport Secretary visits Hampshire as record funding boost for resurfacing hits the road

Transport Secretary visits Hampshire as record funding boost for resurfacing hits the road

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Hampshire will benefit from a long-term £132 million plan to resurface local roads....

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New laws to be introduced to prosecute dangerous cyclists

New laws to be introduced to prosecute dangerous cyclists

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Measures will help protect law-abiding cyclists, pedestrians and other road users while ensuring justice is done. ...

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Call for evidence launched on how to future proof classic cars and back drivers

Call for evidence launched on how to future proof classic cars and back drivers

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

Have your say on potential changes to registering historic, classic, rebuilt, and electrically converted vehicles....

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£1.8 million boost for innovation to decarbonise freight

£1.8 million boost for innovation to decarbonise freight

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

The Freight Innovation Fund is supporting businesses to innovate and back skilled UK jobs....

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Aviation fuel plan supports growth of British aviation sector

Aviation fuel plan supports growth of British aviation sector

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Measures announced to give UK aviation and the SAF industry the certainty to keep creating skilled British jobs while ensuring air travel is fit for t...

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£8 million funding boost for AI to make boats smarter

£8 million funding boost for AI to make boats smarter

Sunday, 21 April 2024

Organisations can apply for the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to use AI for projects that make UK waters safer, operations smoother and air cleaner...

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£1.3 million to back cutting edge transport projects

£1.3 million to back cutting edge transport projects

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Organisations and academics can apply for TRIG funding to research innovative ideas to improve transport in the UK....

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New proposals just the ticket for getting young people into transport

New proposals just the ticket for getting young people into transport

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Proposals could improve job opportunities for people aged 18 to 20, ease driver shortages and provide more reliable bus and coach services across Grea...

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Revealed: the roads being resurfaced in your area thanks to reallocated HS2 funding

Revealed: the roads being resurfaced in your area thanks to reallocated HS2 funding

Tuesday, 09 April 2024

An additional £8.3 billion has been allocated to 102 more authorities across England for local road improvements. ...

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£4.65 million for bus operators to help disabled passengers travel with confidence

£4.65 million for bus operators to help disabled passengers travel with confidence

Monday, 08 April 2024

New funding will support upgrades to buses to provide real-time travel information to passengers. ...

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£2.9 million government funding to enable cyclists to use Hammersmith Bridge

£2.9 million government funding to enable cyclists to use Hammersmith Bridge

Sunday, 07 April 2024

Cyclists and pedestrians will be able to continue to use the bridge safely while strengthening works start. ...

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New green international shipping routes backed by government funding

New green international shipping routes backed by government funding

Thursday, 04 April 2024

Investment into zero emission routes to and from the UK will help create long-term sustainability and keep our waters clean. ...

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Airports granted extensions to install cutting edge security technology

Airports granted extensions to install cutting edge security technology

Wednesday, 03 April 2024

New scanners detect prohibited items with greater accuracy, which will make air travel safer and easier for UK passengers. ...

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£50 million boost to transform public transport in Cornwall

£50 million boost to transform public transport in Cornwall

Thursday, 28 March 2024

Cornwall passengers will experience hourly coast-to-coast train services between Newquay, St Austell, Truro and Falmouth. ...

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Farming and construction vehicles set for hydrogen powered revolution

Farming and construction vehicles set for hydrogen powered revolution

Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Greener construction and farming vehicles set to improve sustainability by reducing emissions from the tailpipe. ...

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New plans revealed to support UK’s fishing industry

New plans revealed to support UK’s fishing industry

Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Small fishing businesses will no longer be forced ashore and financially burdened by the cost of medical assessments. ...

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New rules to put the brakes on nuisance pedicabs

New rules to put the brakes on nuisance pedicabs

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Bill will improve safety standards and help put an end to dangerous driving and antisocial behaviour in London hotspots such as Soho and Covent Garden...

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Government sets out next steps on?Northern Powerhouse Rail between Liverpool and Manchester

Government sets out next steps on?Northern Powerhouse Rail between Liverpool and Manchester

Monday, 25 March 2024

Passengers will benefit from faster journey times, more frequent rail services and better connectivity across the North. ...

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£143 million for better bus journeys as almost a thousand zero emission buses to hit the road

£143 million for better bus journeys as almost a thousand zero emission buses to hit the road

Friday, 22 March 2024

Rural areas in England will be prioritised to receive new buses, which will improve the passenger experience. ...

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Self driving delivery boats to benefit from £1.8 million future transport fund

Self driving delivery boats to benefit from £1.8 million future transport fund

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Grants will help innovators develop new concepts – such as an automated boat that could deliver parcels by water – to tackle pressing transport issues...

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£38 million boost for safer roads across England

£38 million boost for safer roads across England

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Extra support for local councils aims to deliver life-saving improvements on high risk roads in England....

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Alex Hynes appointed Director General for rail services

Alex Hynes appointed Director General for rail services

Monday, 18 March 2024

Alex Hynes has been appointed as Director General for rail services....

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The age of the flying taxi draws closer with the Future of Flight action plan

The age of the flying taxi draws closer with the Future of Flight action plan

Monday, 18 March 2024

Drone technology could transform our skies and boost the UK economy by £45 billion by the end of the decade....

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Boost for drivers as millions delivered for EV chargepoints across the country

Boost for drivers as millions delivered for EV chargepoints across the country

Monday, 18 March 2024

Dedicated chargepoint funding will support people in making the switch from petrol and diesel cars to electric vehicles....

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Young people urged to wear seat belts in new life saving campaign

Young people urged to wear seat belts in new life saving campaign

Monday, 18 March 2024

Campaign highlights how a simple CLICK can save lives....

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Crackdown on anti driver road schemes and blanket 20mph limits to put local consent first

Crackdown on anti driver road schemes and blanket 20mph limits to put local consent first

Sunday, 17 March 2024

These measures from the Plan for Drivers will improve drivers’ lives, shorten journey times, and ensure traffic measures have buy-in from the people t...

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Further plans unveiled to improve rail journeys in the North

Further plans unveiled to improve rail journeys in the North

Thursday, 14 March 2024

New depot in Shipley will bring essential maintenance works closer to the north Transpennine route and increase reliability for passengers. ...

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Better kips for better trips: £16 million boost to transform truckstops for lorry drivers

Better kips for better trips: £16 million boost to transform truckstops for lorry drivers

Monday, 04 March 2024

38 truck stops in England will be upgraded with new showers and restaurants, more secure fencing around rest areas and new parking spaces for HGVs. ...

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Sir Stephen Hillier re appointed as Chair of UK Civil Aviation Authority

Sir Stephen Hillier re appointed as Chair of UK Civil Aviation Authority

Monday, 04 March 2024

Sir Stephen will ensure that the Civil Aviation Authority continues to focus on protecting passengers and enabling the aerospace sector to continue to...

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