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  • Bury driving test centre to re-open

    The practical driving test centre in Bury, Lancashire, is due to re-open on 30 March following repairs and improvement works.

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

  • Tougher penalties for road works disruption

    Utility companies who take too long to complete their road works will face higher charges Norman Baker has announced.

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

  • Street works overrun penalties

    Local authorities street works penalties to be increased.

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

  • New Permanent Secretary for Department for Transport

    Appointment of Philip Rutnam as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport.

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

  • Light dues

    General Lighthouse Authorities light dues costs frozen for 2012.

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

  • Ending inflation-busting rail fare rises

    Rail fare increases to be capped at the rate of inflation.

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

  • Rail reform command paper: oral statement

    Oral statement about modernising and investing in the infrastructure of the railway network.

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

  • Rail reform: announcing the publication of 'Reforming our railways: putting the customer first'

    Rail command paper released.

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

  • New cycle routes, racks and repair centres get England moving

    Cyclists and walkers from across the UK are on track to benefit from thousands of new cycle spaces and routes.

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

  • Government's first satnav summit

    Norman Baker is hosting the government's first 'satnav summit' to find solutions to drivers following out of date directions.

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

  • Communications: purpose and practice

    Explains how technology is reshaping the way we work and the way we travel for the better.

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

  • Drivers urged to THINK BIKER

    A £1.2 million THINK! campaign urging drivers to see the person behind the motorcycle helmet has been launched by Minister Mike Penning.

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

  • Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs

    Response to the consultation into possible reforms of the use on the highway of mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs.

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

  • Extra trains and faster journey times will boost capacity

    Eighty new train carriages set to be introduced on the First TransPennine Express and London Midland networks from December 2013.

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

  • Crossrail train procurement

    Crossrail Limited has opened the invitation for companies to negotiate for tender of rolling stock and depot facilities.

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

  • Government Car and Despatch Agency: delivering greater efficiency and reform

    Government Car and Despatch Agency's costs to be reduced by a third, including a 50% fleet reduction.

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

  • VOSA fee changes 2012

    VOSA not applying general increase to most statutory fees for the third year running.

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  • New transport interchange for Rochdale is given go ahead

    11 million construction of Rochdale's new interchange to begin.

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

  • Renewing your ADI registration just got easier

    You can now let the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) use your photocard licence photo for your approved driving instructor (ADI) badge.

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  • Cash boost for electric van man

    Up to £8,000 off for buyers of the first wave of 7 plug-in vans.

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