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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • EU Transport Council: 15 October 2014

    Transport issues discussed at the first Transport Council under the Italian Presidency including rail, road, maritime and air items.

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

  • Government response to General Aviation Challenge Panel recommendations

    The government's response to recommendation made by the General Aviation Challenge Panel has been released.

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

  • £11 million to research carbon-cutting technology

    Funding allocated to research and development that will reduce emissions from driving.

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

  • Striving for greater efficiency

    Discusses results from the road network public satisfaction survey, future road plans and funding.

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

  • Rail Passengers' Rights and Obligations regulations

    Consultation on exemptions from European Community regulations on Rail Passengers' Rights and Obligations released.

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

  • £30 million HS2 community and business support funds launched

    New grants to support communities and businesses near HS2.

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

  • Multi-million pound fund to get hydrogen cars moving

    The arrival of hydrogen cars on UK roads is a step closer as the Business Minister Matthew Hancock announced up to £11 million of funding.

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

  • Country roads: deadlier than you THINK!

    THINK! is launching a new campaign to warn drivers of the dangers of country roads.

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

  • Work begins on new Bermuda Park railway station in the West Midlands

    The Department for Transport is helping to fund a major new connection on Coventry to Nuneaton railway line.

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

  • Rail Minister Claire Perry takes tour in Crossrail tunnel

    Minister sees the ongoing work to link Canning Town and Victoria Dock as part of Europe’s biggest infrastructure project.

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

  • More seats for London Midland passengers as extra trains delivered early

    £62 million government investment will see a ‘next generation’ train fleet operating between London and West Midlands.

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

  • Tyne Valley passengers get a bigger say on rail services

    The Tyne Valley Line has been designated as a community rail service.

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

  • NMO at Brityrex 2014

    The NMO enforcement authority are to present their work on tyre labelling for three days at the international Brityrex exhibition.

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

  • New high speed rail college to be in Birmingham and Doncaster

    The home of the new National College for High Speed Rail will be located in Birmingham and Doncaster.

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

  • Passengers to benefit from investment in Nottingham to Lincoln rail service

    A package of improvements to improve rail services for thousands of passengers commuting between Nottingham, Newark and Lincoln.

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

  • 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