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Government's support for Welsh rail

Government's support for Welsh rail

Thursday, 21 June 2012

Theresa Villiers MP meets with Assembly members to discuss Welsh rail services and government priorities....

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Passengers views sought on rail franchise for Kent

Passengers views sought on rail franchise for Kent

Wednesday, 20 June 2012

Passengers views wanted to help shape a new franchise for train services....

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The changing face of disclosure and barring

The changing face of disclosure and barring

Thursday, 14 June 2012

Changes to the criminal records and barring systems....

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Department for Transport weighs ways to access disability advice

Department for Transport weighs ways to access disability advice

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Announcement of a consultation outlining a number of options for securing future advice should the decision be taken to abolish DPTAC....

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New penalties to tackle careless driving

New penalties to tackle careless driving

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Consultation launched on proposals to target careless driving with fixed penalty notices....

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Heathrow's new Olympic Terminal opens

Heathrow's new Olympic Terminal opens

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Aviation Minister Theresa Villiers attends the opening of Heathrow's dedicated Olympics terminal....

Greening urges visitors to plan ahead during Weymouth and Portland Olympic sailing events

Greening urges visitors to plan ahead during Weymouth and Portland Olympic sailing events

Sunday, 10 June 2012

Secretary of State for Transport Justine Greening says plan ahead when visiting Weymouth and Portland for the Olympic and Paralympic games....

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Rail passengers in the north west set for bigger say

Rail passengers in the north west set for bigger say

Thursday, 31 May 2012

Furness Line designated as a community rail service....

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Reform of Humber Bridge Board

Reform of Humber Bridge Board

Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Transport Secretary Justine Greening will reduce the number of members on the Humber Bridge Board from 22 to 4....

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Passengers' views sought on new rail franchise for London and the south

Passengers' views sought on new rail franchise for London and the south

Wednesday, 30 May 2012

Passengers are being asked for their views to shape a new franchise for train services....

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New plans to reform strategic road network

New plans to reform strategic road network

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Strategic road network first steps to reform released....

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Green growth gets £113 million transport boost

Green growth gets £113 million transport boost

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

30 carbon cutting local transport schemes given go ahead....

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Revised charges to improve Dartford crossing

Revised charges to improve Dartford crossing

Monday, 21 May 2012

Dartford-Thurrock crossing improvements one step closer....

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Cutting MoT red tape for classic vehicle owners

Cutting MoT red tape for classic vehicle owners

Sunday, 20 May 2012

Classic vehicles to be exempted from the MOT test....

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Revolutionary new Tram Trains to be piloted in South Yorkshire

Revolutionary new Tram Trains to be piloted in South Yorkshire

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

New Tram Trains in South Yorkshire to benefit passengers. ...

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Armed guards to tackle piracy

Armed guards to tackle piracy

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Highlighting key priorities for combating piracy....

Olympics Airspace Restrictions

Olympics Airspace Restrictions

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Airspace restrictions information during the Olympics....

Operational freedoms at Heathrow Airport

Operational freedoms at Heathrow Airport

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Written statement by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport....

Government agrees station funding

Government agrees station funding

Sunday, 13 May 2012

Ministers have approved £10 million of government funding to the redevelopment of Northampton station and help transform the town's economy....

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Low carbon vehicle partnership (LowCVP) conference

Low carbon vehicle partnership (LowCVP) conference

Thursday, 10 May 2012

Explains DfT's ambitions for low carbon vehicles and how changes in technology, affordability and access will make the difference....

Government crack down on drug driving menace

Government crack down on drug driving menace

Tuesday, 08 May 2012

Drug driving government crack down announced in new plans....

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Extra carriages mean more seats for commuters

Extra carriages mean more seats for commuters

Monday, 07 May 2012

Extra 2,400 seats to benefit customers on South West Trains travelling to Waterloo....

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Work starts on 6 road schemes for future delivery

Work starts on 6 road schemes for future delivery

Monday, 07 May 2012

Work supporting improvements to the strategic road network has been given the go ahead....

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A43 Corby link road given final go ahead

A43 Corby link road given final go ahead

Monday, 07 May 2012

A new 4 mile stretch of road to the south east of Corby is planned to bring economic growth and improve traffic flow in the local area....

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Green light for Kingskerswell Bypass

Green light for Kingskerswell Bypass

Monday, 07 May 2012

Devon major road scheme to begin....

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Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMECHE)

Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMECHE)

Thursday, 26 April 2012

Explaining why HS2 matters critically for Britain's future....

LEP network annual conference

LEP network annual conference

Thursday, 26 April 2012

Explaining what government is doing to invest in, reform and modernise the UK's local transport systems....

Alison Munro re appointed as Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd

Alison Munro re appointed as Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Alison Munro re-appointed as Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd, the independent company set up to deliver a high speed rail network....

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Intelligent mobility summit

Intelligent mobility summit

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Discussing ideas for the future of mobility and UK transport systems....

Truck trials to drive down carbon from freight

Truck trials to drive down carbon from freight

Monday, 23 April 2012

Trials of carbon-cutting trucks are set for support from government....

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