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  • Incident at Sandilands tram stop - Croydon

    Secretary of State for Transport statement.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Roll-out of smart ticketing will improve bus, rail and tram journeys for millions

    Transport Minister Andrew Jones welcomes progress as biggest 5 UK bus operators announce contactless travel for all buses by 2022.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Transport Minister opens new £7 million search and rescue base at Prestwick Airport

    Robert Goodwill launches improved search and rescue helicopter service for Scotland and sees progress made on Glasgow Airport tramlink

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Milestone for Northern Powerhouse as UK’s first tram train unveiled in Sheffield

    The UK's first ever tram train has been unveiled in South Yorkshire.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Minister sees electric bus fleet in action

    Nottingham visit highlights green buses and work on trams.

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

  • £5 million for Wolverhampton tram works

    Roads repairs and upgrades to keep tram services on track.

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

  • Government invests in the future of the Sheffield Supertram

    £5 million for Sheffield Supertram light rail system.

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

  • UK Light Rail Conference

    Exploring developments in light rail and the way light rail can help to build a modern and sustainable UK transport system.

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

  • Funding boost for Tyne and Wear Metro

    Tyne and Wear Metro set for £23 million funding boost.

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

  • Green light for Leeds trolleybus

    The UK's first modern electric trolleybus system will be funded in Leeds.

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

  • Final approval granted for tram train pilot

    Tram train pilot in South Yorkshire.

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

  • Revolutionary new Tram Trains to be piloted in South Yorkshire

    New Tram Trains in South Yorkshire to benefit passengers.

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

  • Construction of Midland Metro extension to begin

    Construction can now begin on an extension to Midland Metro from Snow Hill Station through the city centre to New Street Station.

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

  • Construction of Nottingham tram extensions to start

    Construction work can begin on the extensions to the Nottingham tram system has been announced by Transport Minister, Norman Baker.

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

  • Green light for trams

    Rail review report 'Green Light for Light Rail' published.

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

  • Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train pilot on track

    Government grant to develop tram-train project in South Yorkshire given.

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

  • Sustainable transport

    The government's commitment to the sustainability agenda including transport.

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

  • Manchester trams

    Norman Baker, Minister for Local and Regional Transport, visits Manchester to experience the city's Metrolink trams.

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