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New operator for West Coast rail passengers

New operator for West Coast rail passengers

Tuesday, 14 August 2012

Rail passengers will benefit from improvements including more trains and more seats....

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Funding boost for Sheffield’s roads

Funding boost for Sheffield’s roads

Monday, 30 July 2012

Sheffield's roads are set for a major upgrade after up to £1.2 billion of government funding announced....

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New Great Western franchise to deliver new express trains

New Great Western franchise to deliver new express trains

Thursday, 26 July 2012

Extra local services on the Truro to Falmouth, Par to Newquay and the Severn Beach Lines added to 15 year Great Western franchise....

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Alan Cook reappointed non executive chairman of Highways Agency

Alan Cook reappointed non executive chairman of Highways Agency

Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Alan Cook reappointed as non-executive chairman of the Highways Agency Board....

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£4.5 billion investment in new trains creates new jobs

£4.5 billion investment in new trains creates new jobs

Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Intercity train investment creates 900 jobs along with 596 railway carriages at a new train factory....

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£1M for Manchester Victoria access improvement

£1M for Manchester Victoria access improvement

Thursday, 19 July 2012

Rail Passengers using Manchester Victoria are to benefit from a new lift and other facilities that will help increase access to the station....

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Tackling road works disruption in Greater Manchester

Tackling road works disruption in Greater Manchester

Thursday, 19 July 2012

First permit scheme to reduce road works disruptions approved....

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British Parking Association president's reception

British Parking Association president's reception

Thursday, 19 July 2012

Discusses plans to end private sector wheel clamping, measures to tackle abuses of the Blue Badge scheme and the year ahead....

New rules on bus and coach passenger rights

New rules on bus and coach passenger rights

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Consultation about applying regulations aiming to ensure bus and coach passengers have similar legal protection as planes and trains....

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Innovative new proposals for A14 corridor

Innovative new proposals for A14 corridor

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

A major new road scheme is planned for the A14 corridor in Cambridgeshire to address congestion and capacity issues....

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Investing in rail, investing in jobs and growth

Investing in rail, investing in jobs and growth

Sunday, 15 July 2012

£9 billion of railway upgrades across England and Wales....

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Local authorities given further support to make roads safer

Local authorities given further support to make roads safer

Thursday, 12 July 2012

Updated speed limit guidance published for consultation....

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Foundations laid for future growth of aviation as government unveils long term strategy

Foundations laid for future growth of aviation as government unveils long term strategy

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

Draft aviation policy framework published....

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Bikeability

Bikeability

Wednesday, 11 July 2012

Norman Baker video and transcript of speech about Bikeability....

Bath transportation package given final go ahead

Bath transportation package given final go ahead

Tuesday, 10 July 2012

A new package of public transport measures has been announced for Bath....

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Giving train passengers more information on punctuality

Giving train passengers more information on punctuality

Monday, 09 July 2012

Greater detailed information means passengers will be able to find out if train services run on time to within one minute....

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Blue Badge consultation opens

Blue Badge consultation opens

Sunday, 08 July 2012

Consultation on proposed changes for assessing eligibility for blue disabled parking badges....

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Green light for Leeds trolleybus

Green light for Leeds trolleybus

Wednesday, 04 July 2012

The UK's first modern electric trolleybus system will be funded in Leeds....

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New rail franchise to deliver smart card tickets and encourage investment in better stations

New rail franchise to deliver smart card tickets and encourage investment in better stations

Sunday, 01 July 2012

Invitation to tender (ITT) on the Essex Thameside franchise....

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Putting aviation red tape under the spotlight

Putting aviation red tape under the spotlight

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Passengers and the aviation industry are being given the chance to cut red tape to make life easier for passengers and boost business....

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Four non executive directors appointed to HS2 Ltd

Four non executive directors appointed to HS2 Ltd

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Richard Brown, Godric Smith, Duncan Sutherland and Mike Welton have all been appointed as non-executive directors to the board of HS2 Ltd....

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£22 million transport package for Ipswich gets go ahead

£22 million transport package for Ipswich gets go ahead

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Ipswich receives £22 million transport package to improve facilities for bus passengers, pedestrians and cyclists....

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A57 M1 to Todwick Crossroads improvement given final go ahead

A57 M1 to Todwick Crossroads improvement given final go ahead

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

A new 1 mile stretch of road is planned to help improve economic growth and road safety in Dinnington, South Yorkshire....

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National Railway Museum dinner

National Railway Museum dinner

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Highlights our plans for the rail sector including high speed rail, Thameslink, rail electrification and Intercity Express Programme projects....

Trees and Design Action Group

Trees and Design Action Group

Wednesday, 27 June 2012

Discusses the launch of 'Trees in the townscape' and a report on the findings from the UK i-Tree Eco pilot project....

£266 million transport boost for green growth and infrastructure

£266 million transport boost for green growth and infrastructure

Tuesday, 26 June 2012

12 major transport scheme projects have won funding totalling £225 million, while 15 smaller schemes are receiving a total of £41 million....

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Intercity East Coast franchise consultation launched

Intercity East Coast franchise consultation launched

Monday, 25 June 2012

London and Scotland via the North East and Yorkshire passengers are on track to get a host of service improvements....

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Tackling road works disruption in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex

Tackling road works disruption in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex

Monday, 25 June 2012

Permit scheme to make utility firms minimise disruption caused by their road works in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex....

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£15 million boost to improve cycle accident hotspots

£15 million boost to improve cycle accident hotspots

Monday, 25 June 2012

£15 million additional funding to tackle dangerous junctions for cyclists across the country....

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Warwick Parkway extension given go ahead

Warwick Parkway extension given go ahead

Sunday, 24 June 2012

Commuters are to benefit from extra car parking spaces at Warwick Parkway station thanks to a £1 million government contribution. ...

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