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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • Launch of new East West Railway Company puts UK’s own ‘Silicon Valley’ rail link on fast track

    The East West Railway Company will make sure the railway works for the passengers and the communities it will serve.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Highways England’s intelligent network of the future

    Cars of the future could be programmed to spot potholes on motorways and automatically transmit the information to Highways England to schedule repairs.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • EU Transport Council 5 December 2017

    Issues discussed at the EU Transport Council meeting on 5 December 2017, including the EU road transport market, road charging and aviation competition.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Britain open for business as UK and China further relax limits on flights

    Regions set for economic boost as new deal increases the number of passenger services allowed per week.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Technological boost for winter resilience

    Minister sees how flood-hit bridges can be checked for damage more quickly with new ‘BridgeCat’ technology.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Christmas drink drive campaign uses friends' influence to help save lives

    Christmas campaign works with Kiss FM to get people encouraging their friends not to drink and drive.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • MPs join the campaign to inspire the next generation of engineers

    Pledges of support for the Year of Engineering will help ensure young people across the UK can find out more about the opportunities of engineering careers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Boosting construction productivity could deliver £15 billion savings every year

    New plans to improve infrastructure and boost the construction sector’s productivity could save £15 billion a year.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • EU Transport Council: agenda for 5 December 2017

    Chris Grayling to attend the December 2017 EU Transport Council covering mobility, freight road tolls, safeguarding competitions plus other issues.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government backs small businesses in transport sector

    New innovation funding announced as firms celebrate Small Business Saturday.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Transport investment in the north

    Rail Minister Paul Maynard’s address to the North of England Transport Summit at Royal Armouries, Leeds.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Green light for new Kent motorway junction

    £104m project to create a new motorway junction on the M20 in Kent has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State today (Friday 1 December).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Rail update, 29 November 2017

    Announcing a new strategic vision for rail, a consultation on the next Great Western franchise, and an invitation to tender for the South Eastern franchise.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Strategic vision for rail

    Setting out a vision for our railways, including a new way of operating train and track and changes to the franchising system.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Strategic vision for rail, 29 November 2017

    Announcing a new strategic vision for rail, a consultation on the next Great Western franchise, and an invitation to tender for the South Eastern franchise.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Better journeys for South Eastern rail passengers

    Competition to run the South Eastern rail franchise announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • The future of the Great Western franchise

    Have your say on how the Great Western railway should operate.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ian Baulch-Jones has been appointed as non‑executive director at DVSA

    Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has appointed Ian Baulch-Jones as a new non-executive director to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Drones update, 27 November 2017

    Announces new measures to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of the global drones market whilst also protecting our safety and security.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New powers for police to address illegal and unsafe use of drones

    New safety laws to help put the UK at the forefront of drone technology development.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government