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From Secretary of State for Transport
  • HS2 crucial to meet UK transport needs

    HS2 needed by Britain to meet future transport needs.

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

  • The strategic case for HS2

    Strategic case for HS2 documentation released.

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

  • UK agrees start of new aviation negotiations with China

    Patrick McLoughlin has agreed to begin talks with China to improve air links.

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

  • Transforming rail travel on the East Coast

    East Coast Mainline competition documents released.

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

  • Appointment of the new Chairman of HS2 Ltd

    Sir David Higgins will be taking over the role of Chair of HS2 as of January 2014.

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

  • End to foreign language driving tests

    Driving test candidates will no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test from 7 April 2014.

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

  • The future of rail fares

    Ticket price increases to be limited.

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

  • Fares and ticketing review

    Rail fares and ticketing: next steps government response document released setting out new ticket pricing practices.

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

  • Fares and ticketing review

    Discusses the importance of rail and announces changes to rail fares including flex and capping.

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

  • Simon Burns thanked for 'hard work and leadership'

    Secretary of State for Transport Patrick McLoughlin statement.

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

  • Franchising deal to boost services on Great Western Main Line

    First Greater Western Ltd will operate trains between London Paddington, the Cotswolds, south Wales and the south west until September 2015.

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

  • Response to the UN Security Council statement on humanitarian access in Syria

    The Prime Minister and Secretary of State for International Development respond to the adoption of a UNSC Presidential Statement.

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

  • Passengers to benefit from high-speed mobile broadband on trains

    High speed mobile broadband to be expanded and improved on Britain’s rail network.

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

  • New parking reform proposals to support local shops and high streets

    New government measures to assist small shops and help with the cost of living.

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

  • New leadership of HS2 announced

    Sir David Higgins announced as new chairman of HS2 Ltd.

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

  • Open for maritime business

    Discusses the benefits of maritime business to London and the UK.

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

  • Greater discounts for 4,000 local residents at Dartford-Thurrock Crossing

    Local residents registered for discount scheme to include unlimited trips over the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing for £20 a year.

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

  • London international shipping week reception

    Discussing the importance of shipping and London International Shipping Week at Lancaster House.

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

  • High Speed Two

    Benefits of High Speed 2 to Britain and the economy.

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

  • High Speed Two (HS2) rail will deliver jobs and growth across the country

    High speed rail link is to be a 'heart bypass for the clogged arteries of our transport system'.

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