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  • Transport Secretary tours East Coast Main Line

    Patrick McLoughlin, Transport Secretary, views rail improvements on the East Coast Main Line.

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

  • London Gateway

    Ports are an essential part of our long term economic plan to invest in the UK's transport infrastructure and grow the economy.

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

  • Safeguarding directions

    Safeguarding directions along the London to West Midlands HS2 route have been updated and revised.

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

  • New funding to encourage plug-in car use

    Funding for domestic chargepoints to benefit consumers.

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

  • Women in Engineering Day

    Celebrating the first national Women in Engineering day and congratulating Crossrail competition winners

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

  • Publication of further information on governance arrangements in support of the roads reform elements of the Infrastructure Bill

    Announces publication of governance documents for the new strategic highways company.

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

  • Government bans use of CCTV 'spy cars' for on-street parking

    Use of closed circuit television spy cars on their own to enforce on-street parking made illegal.

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

  • Baroness Kramer views rail improvements at Huyton and Roby

    Transport minister sees how improvements will transform rail travel and boost economic growth across the north of England.

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

  • Councils given £168 million to fix local roads

    More than 3 million potholes to be filled as part of the biggest investment in roads since the 1970s.

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

  • Big opportunities ahead for UK Rail Supply Chain

    Newly-formed Rail Supply Group to be given £500,000 of funding to help rail suppliers secure new business at home and internationally.

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

  • Backing British tourism

    How the Department for Transport is supporting the travel and tourism industry.

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

  • Longer truck trial report published

    The trial of longer semi-trailers second annual report has been published.

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

  • London and Continental Railways

    DfT has transferred its 40% stake in Eurostar, held through London and Continental Railways, to Her Majesty’s Treasury.

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

  • Rail franchising: InterCity West Coast

    Announces the conclusion of negotiations for an agreement that will see Virgin continue to run rail services on the InterCity West Coast.

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

  • Better journeys for passengers on the West Coast Main Line

    New contract will bring £35 million worth of passenger benefits, including 5,500 extra standard-class seats per day.

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

  • HS2: building and backing British business

    How the government is backing British business and enterprise with better infrastructure, including High Speed 2, and lower taxes.

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

  • UK and China sign Memorandum of Understanding on rail

    Memorandum of Understanding will pave the way for closer co-operation on rail design and construction

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

  • Spot fines for foreign hauliers who drive tired

    Proposals announced to issue penalties to hauliers who fail to pay the HGV levy or drive for longer than the law allows.

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

  • Chancellor unveils Crossrail’s new tunnel under the Thames

    Latest Crossrail tunnel will slash journey times from south-east London and support the construction of new housing.

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

  • The promise of intelligent mobility

    New technology is helping people travel more efficiently - the Transport Systems Catapult will keep the UK at the cutting edge.

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