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  • 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

  • Leicester-based transport firm fined

    Magistrates fine Ausden Clark £5,600 and ordered it to pay costs of £15,000.

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  • 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

  • Repairing damage to the strategic road network

    Statement on charging for the cost of repairing damage to the strategic road network.

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  • 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

  • Authorised testing facility (ATF) bulletin: issue 1

    The October 2012 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.

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  • 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

  • Despatch road safety ezine: issue 05/2012

    Issue 05/2012 of the Despatch ezine from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) for driving instructors, motorcycle trainers and other road safety professionals.

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