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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • Minister sees coastguard life savers in action

    John Hayes sees the Rescue Team in Sutton Bridge Coastguard Centre.

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

  • Transport Direct website closes on 30 September 2014

    Journey planning website to close.

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

  • Smartcard milestone for London rail commuters

    Baroness Kramer launches Southern’s new smart travelcard, providing commuters with more choice, security and convenience.

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

  • Electric Vehicle Summit

    Explains the history and progress made with electric cars.

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

  • £34 million for Bristol’s rapid bus network

    Major funding announced to improve Bristol’s public transport.

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

  • New rail franchise to transform London’s busiest routes

    New trains, more seats and faster journeys as part of new Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise.

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

  • Sky’s the limit for UK links with China

    UK and China agree deal paving the way for more flights.

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

  • THINK! you're never too good to be a better rider

    Transport Minister Robert Goodwill, Chaz Davies and Alan Davies, launch the government’s latest THINK! road safety campaign.

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

  • HS2 Growth and Connectivity Conference

    Explains the challenges ahead in the lead up to 2017, when HS2's construction begins.

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

  • Baroness Kramer visits rail improvements works

    Transport minister sees how investment has improved stations in Lincolnshire and Hertfordshire.

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

  • Who will build HS2?

    How to deliver HS2 in a way which is a credit to the UK.

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

  • Letter to Southeastern passengers

    A letter from Rail Minister Claire Perry to passengers about the South Eastern rail franchise.

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

  • Roads Minister cuts turf on £61 million Gateshead A1 road scheme

    Roads Minister John Hayes has broken new ground to mark the start of work on the £61 million improvement scheme to the A1.

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

  • £14 million to boost West Midlands regeneration

    Major funding will improve access to key jobs site in Walsall.

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

  • £2.8 million to prepare roads and rail for new nuclear power station

    Funding will ready Somerset for major construction project.

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

  • Rail franchising: South Eastern direct award

    Tough targets and £70 million investment to ensure major improvements under new South Eastern franchise deal.

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

  • New deal to boost rail services in London and the south east

    Tough targets and £70 million investment to ensure major improvements under new South Eastern franchise deal.

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

  • Train operators urged to tackle overcrowding

    Train companies are challenged to do more to help meet the capacity challenge on the rail network in England and Wales.

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

  • Greener fire engines, ambulances, buses and taxis on the way

    Government funding will cut pollution from over 1,000 public sector vehicles.

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

  • Government extends freeze on rail fares to 2015

    No regulated rail fares will rise by more than inflation in 2015 - with last year’s freeze this will save season ticket holders around £75 over 2014 and 2015.

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