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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • £11 million boost for hauliers as speed limit raised

    Speed limit for lorries on single carriageway roads will be raised to 50 mph.

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

  • National speed limits for heavy goods vehicles: Baroness Kramer, 24 July 2014

    National speed limit for heavy goods vehicles of more than 7.5 tonnes on single carriageways increased from 40 mph to 50 mph.

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

  • Let's make our towns and cities 'magnets for growth', says Transport Secretary in response to HS2 Growth Taskforce

    Commitment to help local businesses and communities reap benefit of HS2 stated in government response.

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

  • Transport resilience review

    The report about the resilience of the transport network to extreme weather events has been published.

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

  • HS2 jobs and growth boost for Birmingham

    HS2 Ltd engineering headquarters to be located in Birmingham, creating 1,500 jobs in the area.

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

  • Motorcycle safety campaign aims to make drivers THINK!

    The ‘Didn’t See’ radio campaign has been launched by THINK! to encourage drivers to take longer to look for motorcyclists.

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

  • Rail minister launches new services to Stansted Airport

    Rail minister Claire Perry unveils improved rail connections between Cambridge and Stansted.

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

  • New chairman of Highways Agency announced

    Colin Matthews appointed as non-executive chairman of the Highways Agency.

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

  • Transport Secretary welcomes Reading Station redevelopment

    Multi-million pound improvements unveiled.

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

  • Electric cars for all government fleets

    Whitehall departments and their agencies to introduce plug-in vehicles.

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

  • Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Annual Conference

    The government is investing £500 million to support the development of low emission vehicles - creating jobs and cutting damaging emissions.

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

  • £29 million for North Yorkshire bypass

    The North Yorkshire economy to benefit from major transport funding

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

  • Regulator strengthens oversight of rail industry

    Michael Luger, Justin McCracken and Bob Holland appointed to Office of Rail Regulation.

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

  • Rail franchising: 16 July 2014

    Essex Thameside franchise awarded NXET Trains Limited.

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

  • Green light for extra rail services between England and Wales

    Deal will provide an additional 2,450 seats across morning and evening peaks every week.

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

  • Deal signed to improve rail services across London and Essex

    New Essex Thameside franchise will deliver passenger benefits worth around £160 million.

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

  • Spaceport UK

    Sets out plans for the UK's first spaceport.

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

  • Rail Industry Innovation Awards 2014

    Britain's railway industry is innovating to improve the railway for everyone.

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

  • Government paves way for UK spaceport

    Government consults on essential criteria for location to launch commercial space flights from 2018.

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

  • Next steps for Lower Thames Crossing announced

    Decision announced to undertake detailed planning for 2 possible Lower Thames Crossing location options.

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