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From The Rt Hon Claire Perry
  • Claire Perry celebrates Newcastle Station improvements

    Rail minister tours £22 million ongoing transformation of Newcastle Station and surrounding area, and sees plans for future improvements.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Annual update on Crossrail 2015

    Annual update on the progress of the Crossrail project.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Lord Ahmad backs Women in Engineering campaign

    Transport Minister hosts skills summit to celebrate female engineers working in transport.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Five years of investment in rail infrastructure

    We have 5 years to transform our rail infrastructure, and a responsibility to future generations to get it right.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • The remarkable rise of rail freight

    The success of rail freight since privatisation presents new opportunities and new challenges.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Rail franchising: East Anglia, 2 June 2015

    Pre-qualified East Anglia franchise companies announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Triennial review of the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain

    Announces the report of the triennial review of the Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain.

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

  • East Anglia passengers to benefit from smart ticketing roll out

    Rail passengers commuting from East Anglia and Essex to London to benefit from smart ticket offer.

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

  • DfT motoring agencies business plans for 2015 to 2016

    Announces the publication of the 2015 to 2016 business plans for the Department for Transport’s motoring executive agencies.

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

  • Triennial review of passenger focus

    Announces the publication of the triennial review of Passenger Focus.

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

  • Better journeys for passengers on TransPennine Express

    The new franchise agreement will deliver more seats, better services and wi-fi at stations across the north of England.

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

  • Future Railway: launch of the Train Operator Competition

    Claire Perry launches new competition to improve rail services for passengers.

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

  • £6m rail innovation competition open for bids

    A government-sponsored competition to encourage innovation in the rail industry opens today.

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

  • Rail renaissance on track

    Hitachi factory a major boost for British jobs as first IEP train arrives at Southampton.

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

  • New state-of-the-art InterCity Express train arrives in the UK

    Multi-billion pound government investment to deliver huge benefits to passengers, create British jobs and boost the economy.

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

  • New plans to boost motorcyclist safety

    Consultation launched on plans to improve basic training for motorcycle riders, including standard of instructors.

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

  • Claire Perry officially opens £280 million Lincolnshire rail improvements

    Rail Minister sees how Great Northern Great Eastern line upgrade is improving freight links and increasing capacity.

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

  • Farmers set to benefit from increase in tractor weights and speeds

    New weight and speed limits for tractors to boost agricultural economy.

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

  • New East Coast franchise starts

    Rail Minister at official launch of Virgin Trains East Coast service between London and Scotland.

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

  • Challenging violence against women and girls on UK transport

    Explains what is being done to ensure the safety of female passengers on public transport.

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