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Uninsured driving crackdown moves step closer

Uninsured driving crackdown moves step closer

Sunday, 17 April 2011

Action can now be taken against those who ignore warnings to get their vehicle insured....

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More seats for Leeds rail commuters

More seats for Leeds rail commuters

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

There will be extra train carriages at busy times on the lines from Skipton, Ilkley and Doncaster via Wakefield into Leeds....

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Councils urged to tackle road works disruption

Councils urged to tackle road works disruption

Tuesday, 12 April 2011

Road works permit schemes allow councils greater powers to coordinate road works and make utility companies abide by strict conditions. ...

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Terms of reference for review into strategic road network published

Terms of reference for review into strategic road network published

Wednesday, 06 April 2011

The review of the strategic road network's terms of reference have been published. ...

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England to have over 500 new green buses

England to have over 500 new green buses

Tuesday, 05 April 2011

£46 million funding for over 500 new green buses for England....

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New EU rules for lorry, bus and coach operators

New EU rules for lorry, bus and coach operators

Sunday, 03 April 2011

Consultation on new EU rules for lorry, bus and coach operators....

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£5 million to tackle transport emissions in London

£5 million to tackle transport emissions in London

Sunday, 03 April 2011

Additional £5 million funding to help improve London's air quality....

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Huge increase in commuter trains possible with HS2 says Hammond

Huge increase in commuter trains possible with HS2 says Hammond

Thursday, 31 March 2011

More services available with high speed rail says Transport Secretary....

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Greener growth   views sought on new aviation policy

Greener growth views sought on new aviation policy

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

Aviation policy to seek views on shape and issues....

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Government proposes longer lorries to help cut carbon

Government proposes longer lorries to help cut carbon

Tuesday, 29 March 2011

Consultation proposes allowing increase in length of articulated lorries to try to cut carbon amounts....

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Local transport improvement projects get green light

Local transport improvement projects get green light

Thursday, 24 March 2011

Go-ahead for local transport improvement projects after cost savings found....

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Sheffield to Rotherham tram train pilot on track

Sheffield to Rotherham tram train pilot on track

Thursday, 24 March 2011

Government grant to develop tram-train project in South Yorkshire given....

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Government doubles funding for pothole repairs

Government doubles funding for pothole repairs

Thursday, 24 March 2011

More money is to be given to English highway authorities to repair potholes....

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Rail announcement

Rail announcement

Thursday, 24 March 2011

Theresa Villiers and Norman Baker explain how we will invest in more than 2100 new rail carriages by 2019....

National Business Travel Network (NBTN)

National Business Travel Network (NBTN)

Thursday, 24 March 2011

Video speech explaining how the government wants to encourage people to make more sustainable journeys...

Bikeability workshops

Bikeability workshops

Thursday, 24 March 2011

Video speech by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport....

Government crackdown on drink and drug driving

Government crackdown on drink and drug driving

Monday, 21 March 2011

Improved testing equipment to detect drink and drug drivers to get go-ahead and key changes to streamline enforcement. ...

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Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport Forum

Westminster Energy, Environment and Transport Forum

Thursday, 17 March 2011

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

High speed rail

High speed rail

Thursday, 17 March 2011

Taking the debate on high speed rail to Scotland....

Local Sustainable Transport Fund workshop

Local Sustainable Transport Fund workshop

Monday, 07 March 2011

Video speech by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport....

Highways Agency co operative systems industry day

Highways Agency co operative systems industry day

Thursday, 03 March 2011

Explains that government's priority is to help rather than hinder the growth and development of new industry....

British Transport Police Federation annual conference

British Transport Police Federation annual conference

Wednesday, 02 March 2011

Discussing the achievements of the BTP and issues around public finance....

Green light for new trains and rail electrification

Green light for new trains and rail electrification

Tuesday, 01 March 2011

£4.5 billion Intercity express programme and £704 million Great Western Main Line electrify plans give go ahead....

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Investing in Britain's future: high speed rail consultation launched

Investing in Britain's future: high speed rail consultation launched

Monday, 28 February 2011

Launch of consultation on the government's proposals for high speed rail....

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High speed rail: consultation launch 28 February 2011

High speed rail: consultation launch 28 February 2011

Monday, 28 February 2011

Announcing the opening of a consultation into high speed rail....

More than £100 million of extra funding to repair winter potholes

More than £100 million of extra funding to repair winter potholes

Wednesday, 23 February 2011

English councils have been given more than £100 million of extra funding for repairing road potholes....

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Cumbria visit

Cumbria visit

Tuesday, 22 February 2011

Cumbria visit by Norman Baker where he announced further funding after severe flooding....

Freeing pedestrians from pavement parking blight

Freeing pedestrians from pavement parking blight

Monday, 21 February 2011

Councils told to use their powers to prevent parking on the pavement where it is a problem....

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Funding agreed for Woolwich Crossrail station box

Funding agreed for Woolwich Crossrail station box

Wednesday, 16 February 2011

New "station box" to be built on Crossrail line through Woolwich....

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Government crackdown on Blue Badge abuse

Government crackdown on Blue Badge abuse

Monday, 14 February 2011

The government is implementing major reforms to crack down on drivers who abuse the disabled parking system....

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