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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • £27 million for next stage of Bristol rapid bus network

    Network expansion to transform the city’s transport system awarded new funding.

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

  • Transport Secretary congratulates 400th Crossrail apprentice

    Transport Secretary highlights importance of apprenticeship schemes to the UK.

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

  • HS2 Phase One property: package of measures

    Announces a package of measures to assist owner occupiers on the HS2 Phase One route between London and the West Midlands.

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

  • Further financial help given to property owners affected by HS2

    Compensation and assistance package announced for property owners along the London to Birmingham route of High Speed 2.

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

  • National policy statement for national networks: designation

    Confirms that the 'National policy statement for national networks' has been designated as a national policy statement.

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

  • £4 million for local transport in rural and isolated areas

    New funding to allow communities to deliver better transport services.

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

  • Second phase of £5 million ultra-low emission vehicles scheme

    Public sector organisations to bid for funding from a £5 million scheme to get ultra-low emission vehicles into their fleets.

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

  • Northern powerhouse gears up as Transport Secretary attends first Transport for the North meeting

    Patrick McLoughlin urges the north to speak with one voice to government on the big decisions to benefit the region.

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

  • Transport Secretary sees Northamptonshire transport improvements

    Patrick McLoughlin visits new Northampton rail station and meets local leaders to discuss A45 scheme.

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

  • Transport operators urged to apply for £25 million minibus fund

    Hundreds of rural charities are being urged to apply to a £25 million fund for new minibuses before time runs out.

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

  • New plan to secure rail services for the north

    Existing rail services will be maintained and more seats will be offered in the north of England as part of a plan to secure rolling stock.

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

  • Rail in the north: rolling stock

    An agreement has been reached with with TransPennine Express and Northern Rail that will offer extra rolling stock for the north of England.

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

  • Transport Secretary presses ahead with rail improvements in the north

    Patrick McLoughlin and Robert Goodwill met northern leaders to discuss ‘Northern Powerhouse’ plan.

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

  • Christmas rail disruption

    Actions to be taken in response to rail disruption during Christmas 2014.

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

  • Government curbs rail fare rises

    Patrick McLoughlin visits Birmingham New Street station to see upgrade work as fares freeze comes into effect.

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

  • Driving licences to display Union Flag

    British motorists will be able to fly the flag with pride in the new year thanks to government plans to display the Union Flag on driving licences, transport minister Claire Perry announced today (30 December 2014).

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

  • £6 billion funding to tackle potholes and improve local roads

    Transport Secretary announces £6 billion fund to help tackle potholes and improve local roads.

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

  • Maritime growth study: keeping the UK competitive in a global market

    Speech launching the maritime growth study, which will assess the UK maritime industry and identify options for making it more competitive.

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

  • Petroleum road fuel tankers compliance

    An update on steps being taken to resolve issues around the safety of certain road fuel tanks found to not be fully compliant with the ADR.

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

  • National networks national policy statement

    Release of the 'National networks national policy statement' against which significant infrastructure projects decisions are made.

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