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  • HS2 Phase One property: package of measures

    Announces a package of measures to assist owner occupiers on the HS2 Phase One route between London and the West Midlands.

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

  • Further financial help given to property owners affected by HS2

    Compensation and assistance package announced for property owners along the London to Birmingham route of High Speed 2.

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

  • Transport Secretary sees Northamptonshire transport improvements

    Patrick McLoughlin visits new Northampton rail station and meets local leaders to discuss A45 scheme.

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

  • New plan to secure rail services for the north

    Existing rail services will be maintained and more seats will be offered in the north of England as part of a plan to secure rolling stock.

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

  • Rail in the north: rolling stock

    An agreement has been reached with with TransPennine Express and Northern Rail that will offer extra rolling stock for the north of England.

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

  • Transport Secretary presses ahead with rail improvements in the north

    Patrick McLoughlin and Robert Goodwill met northern leaders to discuss ‘Northern Powerhouse’ plan.

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

  • Christmas rail disruption

    Actions to be taken in response to rail disruption during Christmas 2014.

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

  • Government curbs rail fare rises

    Patrick McLoughlin visits Birmingham New Street station to see upgrade work as fares freeze comes into effect.

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

  • National networks national policy statement

    Release of the 'National networks national policy statement' against which significant infrastructure projects decisions are made.

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

  • Accessibility improvements for more stations after funding boost

    Extra Access for All funding will make 26 additional rail stations accessible to all.

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

  • Transport Secretary welcomes new rail services for Blackpool and Shrewsbury

    Patrick McLoughlin marks launch of direct rail services to and from London for Blackpool and Shropshire.

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

  • HS2 signs construction pledge

    HS2 becomes 100th organisation to sign Government’s health in construction pledge

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  • Minister visits station upgrades in Manchester

    Major investment in rail in the north will deliver much needed improvements.

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

  • Rail franchising: InterCity East Coast

    Confirmation of the InterCity East Coast rail franchise award to Inter City Railways Limited.

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

  • New East Coast Mainline franchise confirmed

    East Coast rail franchise contract has been signed with Inter City Railways, a venture between Stagecoach and Virgin.

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

  • Thousands more seats for London Midland passengers

    New trains to bring more seats and services to passengers travelling between London and the West Midlands.

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

  • Passengers in East Anglia consulted on rail services

    An East Anglia rail franchise consultation has opened to seek passengers' views on the future of rail services across the region.

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

  • Norwich in Ninety is backed by government

    Government will support the Great Eastern Main Line Taskforce's recommendations with the next Anglia rail franchise.

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

  • Rail electrification plan for Lake District

    Government to confirm £16 million funding to electrify 10 mile route between Oxenholme and Windermere.

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

  • Transport resilience

    Announces publication of the government's response to the transport resilience review.

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