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Winners in the latest round of the First of a Kind competition to deliver tech that will improve rail journeys and encourage passengers back onto the network post-COVID-19.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Investment for Transpennine route upgrade, increased freight capacity between the Port of Southampton and Midlands plus new stations at Exeter and Leeds.
Hydrogen transport hub is one step closer to becoming a reality in Tees Valley.
Trials of UK's first hydrogen-powered train begin.
Department for Transport and Innovate UK launch competition to drive innovation on the railways.
Network Rail strategy to protect and enhance the UK’s lineside environment released.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Rail decarbonising commitment reiterated by rail minister Andrew Jones.
Organisations can apply for a share of £5.5 million to integrate proven technologies into the UK rail industry.
Competition, focusing on innovative schemes that can cut the carbon footprint of the UK’s railways, gives funding to 5 projects.
Businesses can apply for a share of £3.5 million to demonstrate new ways to reduce carbon on the railways and improve customer experiences in stations.
First of a Kind competition is seeking ideas to decarbonise the railway and improve the passenger experience in rail stations.
Minister calls for diesel-only trains to be phased out as part of new vision to decarbonise the railway.
Claire Perry visits Bath to see how improvement works to prepare railway for electrification are progressing.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Government to confirm £16 million funding to electrify 10 mile route between Oxenholme and Windermere.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Congested local roads, key points in the strategic road network and rail electrification schemes are set to benefit from funding.
Plans announced to reduce barriers to the use of sustainable local transport.
New techniques and technologies to improve the performance and cost-effectiveness of the railway.
Explaining why a low carbon future is essential to the UK's future prosperity.
Oral statement on plans for the extension of electrification of the Great Western Main Line and for the procurement of a replacement for the diesel intercity trains.
The government's commitment to the sustainability agenda including transport.
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