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From The Rt Hon Sir Patrick McLoughlin
  • Government launches study into potential Crossrail extension

    Plans would see faster rail services for Hertfordshire passengers and pave the way for a more ambitious redevelopment of Euston station.

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

  • Commonwealth rail high value opportunities workshop

    How record investment in the UK's rail network will benefit Scotland and help UK firms compete for opportunities across the Commonwealth.

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

  • Let's make our towns and cities 'magnets for growth', says Transport Secretary in response to HS2 Growth Taskforce

    Commitment to help local businesses and communities reap benefit of HS2 stated in government response.

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

  • Transport resilience review

    The report about the resilience of the transport network to extreme weather events has been published.

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

  • HS2 jobs and growth boost for Birmingham

    HS2 Ltd engineering headquarters to be located in Birmingham, creating 1,500 jobs in the area.

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

  • New chairman of Highways Agency announced

    Colin Matthews appointed as non-executive chairman of the Highways Agency.

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

  • Transport Secretary welcomes Reading Station redevelopment

    Multi-million pound improvements unveiled.

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

  • Regulator strengthens oversight of rail industry

    Michael Luger, Justin McCracken and Bob Holland appointed to Office of Rail Regulation.

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

  • Rail franchising: 16 July 2014

    Essex Thameside franchise awarded NXET Trains Limited.

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

  • Green light for extra rail services between England and Wales

    Deal will provide an additional 2,450 seats across morning and evening peaks every week.

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

  • Deal signed to improve rail services across London and Essex

    New Essex Thameside franchise will deliver passenger benefits worth around £160 million.

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

  • Making the most of our airports

    Government updates Parliament on airport capacity

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

  • Government progress update on the Airports Commission’s interim report

    Updates on progress being made to address Airports Commission recommendations around making the most of existing airport capacity.

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

  • Rail infrastructure: 15 July 2014

    Network Rail study to identify options for providing a resilient rail route west of Exeter released.

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

  • Building better roads

    As part of our long term economic plan, we are investing in improving the UK's essential infrastructure by building a better road network.

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

  • Aviation security

    Additional airline security measures on some routes travelling to and from the UK.

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

  • Ministers visit communities sharing in huge transport investment

    Transport ministers announce Local Growth Deal benefits.

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

  • HS2 Phase One: property consultation 2014

    Announces a consultation on additional assistance for people near the HS2 Phase One route between London and the West Midlands.

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

  • Plans unveiled to boost wi-fi on trains

    More than £53 million will be invested so passengers receive seamless mobile broadband connections.

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

  • High speed rail in the north

    Sir David Higgins to produce ambitious proposals for connecting the great northern cities with HS2.

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