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Work to deliver Midlands Rail Hub set to begin with £123 million

Work to deliver Midlands Rail Hub set to begin with £123 million

Thursday, 29 February 2024

Millions of people will benefit from more frequent rail services from central Birmingham and upgraded stations across the Midlands....

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Local leaders to receive £4.7 billion to transform transport across the North and Midlands

Local leaders to receive £4.7 billion to transform transport across the North and Midlands

Monday, 26 February 2024

Unprecedented transport budget targeted at smaller cities, towns and rural areas will fund projects that matter most to local communities....

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Government launches consultation into the next UK night flight regime

Government launches consultation into the next UK night flight regime

Thursday, 22 February 2024

Proposed regime would continue to limit flights that take off and land at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted between 11:30pm and 6am. ...

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People Just Do Nothing and Top Boy actors urge young drivers to THINK!

People Just Do Nothing and Top Boy actors urge young drivers to THINK!

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

New digital audio ads encourage young drivers to slow down on rural roads as part of the THINK! road safety campaign. ...

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Government to help more black cab drivers go green with further funding support

Government to help more black cab drivers go green with further funding support

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Plug-in Taxi Grant provides funding of £6,000 per electric taxi vehicle and is extended until April 2025. ...

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Ministers set out blueprint for future of the railways through draft Rail Reform Bill

Ministers set out blueprint for future of the railways through draft Rail Reform Bill

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Draft bill sets out blueprint for bringing track and train together under a new Great British Railways, leveraging private sector innovation to benefi...

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Transport Secretary announces Sir Gareth Rhys Williams as new National Highways Chair

Transport Secretary announces Sir Gareth Rhys Williams as new National Highways Chair

Monday, 19 February 2024

The Chair will oversee the delivery of the government’s £24 billion investment into roads across the country....

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New railway station backed for the Vale of Glamorgan

New railway station backed for the Vale of Glamorgan

Monday, 19 February 2024

Plans for a new station at St Athan will restore services to the area for the first time in 60 years and reconnect thousands to jobs, education and bu...

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Transport for the North annual conference

Transport for the North annual conference

Monday, 05 February 2024

Our plans to increase government funding through the Network North plan and wider transport investments....

Rollout of electric vehicle chargepoints to be accelerated

Rollout of electric vehicle chargepoints to be accelerated

Monday, 05 February 2024

New measures will mean EV owners benefit from easier and more convenient access to chargepoints....

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Tyne to shine: Tyne Bridge gets makeover with £35 million government funding

Tyne to shine: Tyne Bridge gets makeover with £35 million government funding

Friday, 02 February 2024

Bridge maintenance will reduce congestion and improve traffic flow, helping to boost the economy across the region. ...

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Government launches review of DVSA to strengthen agency for the future

Government launches review of DVSA to strengthen agency for the future

Thursday, 01 February 2024

This review will help understand how DVSA can continue to improve, evolve with vehicle technology and keep Britain moving safely and sustainably....

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New guidance to enhance e bike and e scooter safety

New guidance to enhance e bike and e scooter safety

Thursday, 01 February 2024

Guidance includes information on how to safely buy, store and charge e-cycles and e-scooters....

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Tap in, tap out train travel is on track for the West Midlands and Greater Manchester

Tap in, tap out train travel is on track for the West Midlands and Greater Manchester

Thursday, 01 February 2024

Over 90 rail stations will be included in the 'pay as you go' pilots. ...

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£24 million boost to deliver improved rail journeys in Bradford

£24 million boost to deliver improved rail journeys in Bradford

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

New platform at Forster Square Station to increase rail services, reduce delays and better connect the city....

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£33 million boost to turn green ports and ships into a reality

£33 million boost to turn green ports and ships into a reality

Friday, 26 January 2024

Funding awarded to 33 projects across the UK to develop clean maritime technologies. ...

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Government committed to MOT modernisation as consultation concludes

Government committed to MOT modernisation as consultation concludes

Thursday, 25 January 2024

First MOT test to remain at 3 years from registration and annually thereafter while government works to establish a programme of longer-term reform f...

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The Great British Rail Sale returns: discounts on over a million rail tickets

The Great British Rail Sale returns: discounts on over a million rail tickets

Saturday, 20 January 2024

Discounted rail ticket prices will apply to journeys between 30 January and 15 March 2024 across England and Wales. ...

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New government funding to boost jobs and hydrogen transport in the North East

New government funding to boost jobs and hydrogen transport in the North East

Wednesday, 17 January 2024

Green hydrogen refuelling station to be built near Middlesbrough, helping to increase economic growth in the area and decarbonise the transport networ...

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Government looks to the future of aviation with new set of aviation ambassadors

Government looks to the future of aviation with new set of aviation ambassadors

Monday, 15 January 2024

Mentors selected to nurture next generation of aviation professionals and 10 schemes to share £750,000 in the Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund....

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Government to crack down on disruptive street works to cut congestion and improve roads

Government to crack down on disruptive street works to cut congestion and improve roads

Monday, 15 January 2024

New measures could generate up to £100 million extra over 10 years to resurface roads across England. ...

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Sir Ross Cranston to chair independent inquiry into 2021 Channel crossing tragedy

Sir Ross Cranston to chair independent inquiry into 2021 Channel crossing tragedy

Thursday, 11 January 2024

Cranston Inquiry to look into the events of 24 November 2021, when at least 27 people lost their lives crossing the Channel. ...

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Pathway for zero emission vehicle transition by 2035 becomes law

Pathway for zero emission vehicle transition by 2035 becomes law

Wednesday, 03 January 2024

80% of new cars and 70% of new vans sold in Great Britain will now be zero emission by 2030, increasing to 100% by 2035....

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Significant intervention to cap rail fares comes as government delivers target to halve inflation

Significant intervention to cap rail fares comes as government delivers target to halve inflation

Friday, 22 December 2023

Fare increases capped at 4.9% and will not increase until 3 March 2024....

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Simpler road signs to protect small animals and boost safety

Simpler road signs to protect small animals and boost safety

Friday, 22 December 2023

Changes will help protect crossing routes for hedgehogs and other small animals, particularly on rural roads in England. ...

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Celebrating the Seas on of Christmas

Celebrating the Seas on of Christmas

Thursday, 21 December 2023

Maritime sector working round the clock since September to deliver Christmas to households across the UK....

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Government sets ambitious target to grow rail freight by at least 75%

Government sets ambitious target to grow rail freight by at least 75%

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Target will boost economic growth and lead to significant environmental benefits by taking lorries off our roads, cutting emissions and congestion in ...

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Government invests £235 million to upgrade and repair roads across London

Government invests £235 million to upgrade and repair roads across London

Wednesday, 20 December 2023

Funding to maintain the capital’s roads over the next 11 years will improve journey times and save motorists money on damage caused by potholes. ...

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Ministers and TfL agree £250 million government funding to upgrade London’s transport system

Ministers and TfL agree £250 million government funding to upgrade London’s transport system

Monday, 18 December 2023

Funding brings?much-needed?capital? investment and will support jobs across the country.? ...

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Boost for electric vehicle drivers as 50,000 public chargepoints installed across the UK

Boost for electric vehicle drivers as 50,000 public chargepoints installed across the UK

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

The UK leads the transition to net zero and is on target to install 300,000 public electric vehicle chargepoints by 2030....

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