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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • Transport Secretary opens Highways England head office in Surrey

    The new headquarters of Highways England - the company that will run motorways and major A roads – has been opened today by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Future Railway: launch of the Train Operator Competition

    Claire Perry launches new competition to improve rail services for passengers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £6m rail innovation competition open for bids

    A government-sponsored competition to encourage innovation in the rail industry opens today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nottingham student wins design competition to help disabled bus passengers

    Transport Minister Baroness Kramer announces winner in competition to improve bus journeys for people with sight and hearing impairments.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Consultation on armoured vehicle speeds launched

    Government plans to increase armoured vehicle speed limit to ease road congestion.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Extra funding for station improvements

    Government announces £60 million station improvement fund to improve passenger experience.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Rail renaissance on track

    Hitachi factory a major boost for British jobs as first IEP train arrives at Southampton.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New state-of-the-art InterCity Express train arrives in the UK

    Multi-billion pound government investment to deliver huge benefits to passengers, create British jobs and boost the economy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transport Minister opens Beverley southern relief road

    Robert Goodwill visits Beverley in East Riding of Yorkshire to view 2 road schemes that will help boost economic growth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Highways England to take over motorways and major A roads

    Government confirms new company Highways England will run motorways and major A roads from 1 April 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Implementation of the strategic highways company

    New strategic highways company, Highways England, will run motorways and major A roads from 1 April 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • EU Transport Council: 12 March 2015

    Notice of the transport council meeting,13 March 2015, which will debate the Fourth Railway Package and EU competitiveness.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cash boost to get the nation cycling

    New campaign will make underused bikes roadworthy.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Big Bike Revival

    Big Bike Revival campaign launched to encourage more people to cycle.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New DVLA framework agreement published

    The DVLA Framework Agreement, which describes the basis of the relationship between the DVLA and its sponsor, the Department for Transport, is published today (12 March 2015).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • English road safety comparison website closes on 27 March 2015

    Road collision website to close.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £3 million green bus funding to help clean up town and city air

    Nearly 150 buses across the country to be fitted with pollution-reducing technology.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £65 million funding for ultra-low emission cities and green buses

    Twelve British cities shortlisted to become international beacons of ultra-low emission vehicle use.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HGV task force wins safety award

    London’s Industrial HGV Task Force has been recognised for its outstanding contribution to transport safety.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Our future as a maritime nation

    Britain’s shipping industry has a proud history, but must meet the challenges of the modern world.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government