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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • British Ports Assocation: smaller ports fund

    Stephen Hammond thanks BPA for their work during the 2014 storms and announces a £2 million recovery fund for smaller ports.

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

  • New appointments for the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee

    New members join expert panel which advises on disability and transport.

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

  • £19 million road upgrade to bring new homes and jobs for Norwich

    Norwich to receive major transport funding for improvements to the A47.

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

  • New stations for Coventry to Nuneaton rail line

    £4.75 million investment will build two brand new stations and upgrade another.

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

  • Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Chambers of Commerce Annual Dinner

    Plans for significant road and rail transport investment in the east midlands, including High Speed 2

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

  • Electric trains to boost rail services in the north west

    Deal with Northern Rail will provide up to 3,000 extra seats during busiest times of travel.

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

  • Twentieth anniversary of the Channel Tunnel

    Building the Channel Tunnel took courage and determination; it has created a link that benefits Britain and France.

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

  • Introduction of the HGV road user levy

    A levy for heavy goods vehicles at or above 12 tonnes has been introduced on UK roads.

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

  • Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games airspace restrictions

    Temporary airspace restrictions will be put in place for the Commonwealth Games.

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

  • Baroness Kramer visits Waterloo to see funding plans

    £300 million investment will add capacity and improve journeys on south west rail route.

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

  • Foreign truck firms set to pay to use UK roads for first time

    Fairer deal for UK hauliers as new HGV levy means hauliers must now pay to use UK roads.

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

  • Rail Minister sees investment in action in Manchester

    £44 million is being invested to make Manchester Victoria station safer, brighter and more spacious for passengers.

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

  • Plans for £38 billion investment in railways unveiled

    Millions of passengers across the country will benefit from the £38 billion 5-year plan to transform the railways.

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

  • Baroness Kramer visits Yorkshire to see how HS2 could benefit the region

    Yorkshire set to benefit from high speed rail.

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

  • RNIB bus charter launch

    Welcomes RNIB's new bus charter which identifies ways to improve bus travel for blind and partially sighted passengers.

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

  • Extension of Crossrail

    Announcing intention to extend Crossrail services to serve Reading from 2019.

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

  • Crossrail extended to Reading

    New east to west rail link will offer more convenience and choice for passengers as they commute into central London and beyond.

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

  • Drug driving: 27 March 2014

    Announces publication of a summary of responses to 2 drug driving consultations.

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

  • Public approval for driving limits for 16 drugs

    The recommended limits for 16 different drugs have now been approved following 2 government consultations.

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

  • Triennial review of the Traffic Commissioners

    A triennial review of the Traffic Commissioners is launching.

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