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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • New chair of Passenger Focus announced

    Jeff Halliwell will start as Chair at Passenger Focus from 9 February 2015.

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

  • Accessibility improvements for more stations after funding boost

    Extra Access for All funding will make 26 additional rail stations accessible to all.

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

  • Transport Secretary welcomes new rail services for Blackpool and Shrewsbury

    Patrick McLoughlin marks launch of direct rail services to and from London for Blackpool and Shropshire.

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

  • Minister touches down at Luton Airport to see winter resilience plans

    Government working to ensure transport modes are prepared for severe weather.

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

  • Transport Secretary opens A11 dual carriageway

    New improvements to the A11 will create 9 extra miles and boost the economy.

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

  • Publication of the Dartford - Thurrock crossing charging scheme: accounts for 2013 to 2014

    Announces publication of the Dartford – Thurrock crossing charging scheme account for 2013 to 2014.

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

  • Minister visits station upgrades in Manchester

    Major investment in rail in the north will deliver much needed improvements.

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

  • Call for pharmacy teams to support drug drive campaign

    Pharmacy teams are being asked to help customers understand changes to drug driving legislation coming into force next year.

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

  • Consultations on operator licensing and annual roadworthiness testing

    Consultations on removing certain exemptions from operator licensing and annual roadworthiness testing.

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

  • Advanced biofuels demonstration competition

    £25 million advanced biofuels demonstration competition is launched to support the development of a domestic advanced biofuel industry.

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

  • £25 million funding for green transport fuel plants

    Production facilities will convert waste into biofuels.

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

  • Rail franchising: InterCity East Coast

    Confirmation of the InterCity East Coast rail franchise award to Inter City Railways Limited.

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

  • New East Coast Mainline franchise confirmed

    East Coast rail franchise contract has been signed with Inter City Railways, a venture between Stagecoach and Virgin.

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

  • Thousands more seats for London Midland passengers

    New trains to bring more seats and services to passengers travelling between London and the West Midlands.

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

  • EU Transport Council: inclusion of Gibraltar in EU aviation legislation

    Summarises the outcomes of an EU Transport Council meeting, where the inclusion of Gibraltar in EU aviation legislation was discussed.

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

  • Reform of Highways Agency one step closer

    Infrastructure Bill will bring major reforms to Highways Agency.

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

  • Passengers in East Anglia consulted on rail services

    An East Anglia rail franchise consultation has opened to seek passengers' views on the future of rail services across the region.

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

  • Motoring services strategy: VCA competition

    A competition to find a commercial partner to grow the work of the Vehicle Certification Agency has not been successful.

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

  • Foreign Secretary concern at Spain’s ‘political point-scoring’

    The Foreign Secretary has raised concerns about this week’s EU negotiation on aviation legislation.

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

  • Patrick McLoughlin visits A1 north of Newcastle

    Transport Secretary marks investment in north east with visit to the A1.

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