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  • Sir David Higgins to drive down cost of HS2

    New HS2 Ltd Chairman Sir David Higgins to report on how to reduce the £42.6 billion cost of the scheme.

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

  • Strengthening Britain’s train-building industry

    Rail Industry Supply Chain Forum announced to strengthen rail industry.

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

  • HS2: further benefits for Scotland

    Letter from David Prout, Director General of HS2 to Alison Munro, CEO of HS2 Ltd, setting out objectives for further work on Scotland.

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  • Next phase of work for High Speed 2 and Scotland

    Study announced to increase the benefits that Scotland gains from HS2.

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

  • £17 million for Leeds station

    Leeds station receives £17 million funding for improvements.

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

  • Commuters in the south west to benefit from smart ticketing

    'Touch in - touch out' ticketing technology for rail passengers in the south west announced.

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

  • Proposal for a Council decision on the approval of the Luxembourg rail protocol

    The government is opting in to a proposed Council decision on the approval of the Luxembourg rail protocol.

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

  • Why HS2 will spread prosperity

    Setting out the strategic case for HS2 and why we need it.

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

  • £2.6 billion expected taxpayers’ savings from road agency reforms

    Consultation on the Highways Agency being turned into a government-owned company released.

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

  • Consultation on transforming the Highways Agency into a government-owned company

    Turning the Highways Agency into a government-owned company consultation released.

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

  • HS2 crucial to meet UK transport needs

    HS2 needed by Britain to meet future transport needs.

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

  • The strategic case for HS2

    Strategic case for HS2 documentation released.

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

  • £1.4 million to cut bus pollution

    Extra funding is being given to 5 local authorities to reduce bus pollution.

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

  • UK agrees start of new aviation negotiations with China

    Patrick McLoughlin has agreed to begin talks with China to improve air links.

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

  • Prime Minister chairs call on storm

    The Prime Minister with government departments and agencies have discussed plans to ensure people are protected from tonight's storm

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

  • Transforming rail travel on the East Coast

    East Coast Mainline competition documents released.

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

  • Intercity East Coast franchise competition

    Announcing publication of the InterCity East Coast prospectus, OJEU Notice, pre-qualification documents and a consultation summary report.

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

  • Commercial vehicle forum 2013

    Discussing plans for the road network.

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

  • £8.3 million to tackle congestion in Birmingham

    A452 Chester Road improvements receive final approval and over £8 million in funding.

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

  • £16 million for Leeds transport scheme

    Leeds Inner Relief Road receives full approval and £16 million of funding.

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