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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • West Coast Main Line

    Virgin Rail Group negotiations to remain West Coast Main Line operator commenced.

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

  • West Coast Main Line

    West Coast procurement reviews terms of reference published and negotiations with Virgin Rail Group to continue as operator commenced.

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

  • InterCity West Coast: letter to Sam Laidlaw about cancelling the franchise

    Letter from the Department for Transport about leading an inquiry after the cancellation of the InterCity West Coast franchise competition.

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  • DVLA announce plans to cut red tape by removing insurance check when taxing a vehicle

    Roads Minister Stephen Hammond unveils how motorists will benefit by removal of insurance check when taxing a vehicle.

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

  • New Senior Traffic Commissioner appointed

    Beverley Bell has been appointed Senior Traffic Commissioner for the next four years.

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

  • New traffic commissioners to be recruited

    Two new traffic commissioners will be recruited.

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

  • Senior traffic commissioner retires

    Senior Traffic Commissioner, Philip Brown, to retire.

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

  • National Transport Awards

    Discussing future plans and previous milestones reached by Department for Transport.

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

  • Better protection for UK holidaymakers

    Aviation Minister Simon Burns has announced new rules to better protect holidaymakers from losing out if their travel company fails.

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

  • £170 million road boost for local economies

    Greater funding for vital road improvements to reduce congestion, improve safety and boost the economy.

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

  • Reduced cap on rail fare rises

    2% cut to planned rises in the cost of UK rail, London bus and tube travel.

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

  • West Coast Main Line franchise competition cancelled

    West Coast Main Line franchise competition cancelled subject to 2 independent reviews.

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

  • West Coast Main Line franchise competition cancelled - update

    Further details about suspensions in relation to the cancellation of the West Coast Main Line franchise competition.

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

  • More digital services to benefit motorists

    Roads Minister Stephen Hammond announces consultation proposing more digital services for motorists to update their vehicle record.

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

  • Greater rights for motorists

    From Monday (1 October 2012) motorists will be given greater rights as new laws banning wheel clamping and towing take effect.

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

  • Rail passengers in the south-west set for bigger say

    Avocet Line designated as a community rail line.

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

  • Electric vehicle event

    Transport Minister Norman Baker MP offers his support for the creation of electric charge points at Adastral Park and Port of Felixstowe.

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

  • ATOL certificate event

    Speech about the reformation of Air Travel Organisers' Licensing (ATOL).

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

  • Funding boost for roads in the Isle of Wight

    Isle of Wight roads to improve after given Private Finance Initiative funding.

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

  • Transport, technology and the city of the future

    Norman Baker speech transcript given at the Smart Cities Expo 2012.

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