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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • Transport Secretary sees plans for investment in Cornwall

    Patrick McLoughlin marks start of works on £56 million A30 road scheme.

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

  • HS2 update

    Update on the progress of HS2.

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

  • Rail franchising: Great Western

    New deal for rail passengers in west of England and Wales.

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

  • New deal for rail passengers in west of England and Wales

    More seats, more services and 2 new fleets of modern trains for passengers across the west of England, Thames Valley and South Wales.

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

  • More powers for northern authorities to manage rail services

    Major step towards devolution of rail services in the north after a new agreement was signed giving local authorities more say in how they are run.

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

  • Road investment in the north of England

    George Osborne and Patrick McLoughlin announce investment for new major roads for Manchester Airport and Morpeth.

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

  • EU Transport Council 20 March 2015

    Overview of an EU Transport Council meeting where items discussed included the fourth railway package and an air transport agreement.

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

  • Triennial review of passenger focus

    Announces the publication of the triennial review of Passenger Focus.

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

  • Turning to the future

    Road infrastructure strategy: building the skill for delivery.

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

  • Publication of the Highways England framework document

    Setting out Highways England's relationship with government.

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

  • Rail franchising 20 March 2015

    New deal for TransPennine rail services agreed.

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

  • Better journeys for passengers on TransPennine Express

    The new franchise agreement will deliver more seats, better services and wi-fi at stations across the north of England.

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

  • Revolutionary plans for northern transport set out

    Strategy launched to connect up the great cities of the north to build a northern powerhouse.

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

  • Consultant for Manston Airport review announced

    PwC to report back to DfT and Thanet Council on the future of Manston Airport.

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

  • 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