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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport
  • Free wi-fi to help rail commuters stay connected

    Rail passengers to benefit from on-board wi-fi across England and Wales.

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

  • Hastings Rail Summit

    Explains work being done to get the best possible rail service for Hastings.

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

  • UK to lead development of driverless car technology

    Testing driverless cars on public roads given green light.

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

  • Agricultural tractor and trailer weight and speed limit regulations

    Announces new regulations to increase the weight and speed limits of tractors and trailers.

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

  • Overhaul to rail penalty fare appeals proposed

    The government has launched a consultation on proposals that will make the rail penalty fare system fairer for passengers.

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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 to arrive in the UK in March

    The first of Britain’s new generation of high-tech passenger trains has started its journey from Japan to the UK.

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

  • Transport Minister vows to improve safety for women on transport

    Claire Perry showed her commitment to increase safety for women on public transport at a seminar.

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

  • Driving licences to display Union Flag

    British motorists will be able to fly the flag with pride in the new year thanks to government plans to display the Union Flag on driving licences, transport minister Claire Perry announced today (30 December 2014).

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

  • Petroleum road fuel tankers compliance

    An update on steps being taken to resolve issues around the safety of certain road fuel tanks found to not be fully compliant with the ADR.

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

  • Consultations on operator licensing and annual roadworthiness testing

    Consultations on removing certain exemptions from operator licensing and annual roadworthiness testing.

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

  • Hazard perception test wins road safety awards

    The hazard perception part of the driving theory test has been recognised with 3 road safety awards in 2014.

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

  • DVLA and MIB announce the launch of MyLicence service

    DVLA and the Motor Insurers Bureau (MIB) have announced today (9 December 2014) the MyLicence service.

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

  • Motoring services strategy: VCA competition

    A competition to find a commercial partner to grow the work of the Vehicle Certification Agency has not been successful.

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

  • HGV speed limits on dual carriageways

    Increase in the national speed limit for heavy goods vehicles of more than 7.5 tonnes on dual carriageway roads from 50 mph to 60 mph.

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

  • Thameslink programme celebrates 500th skills academy graduate

    London Bridge skills academy reaches training milestone on £6.5 billion upgrade project.

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

  • Better journeys for east London and Essex passengers as c2c franchise starts

    Essex Thameside rail franchise begins with c2c.

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

  • Ministerial correction: South West Trains

    Correction to the South West Trains, Official Report release.

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

  • The HS2 journey

    Claire Perry speaks about the 'HS2 journey' made so far at the National Rail Conference in Birmingham.

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

  • Rail minister celebrates 40 years of 16-25 railcard

    Claire Perry marks 40th anniversary of card that helps young people save on rail travel.

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

  • Drivers set to save £150 million over the next ten years as driving licence fees fall

    Drivers will save up to £150 million over the next ten years as the cost of getting a driving licence is slashed, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander and Transport Minister Claire Perry announced today.

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