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From Secretary of State for Transport
  • New Senior Traffic Commissioner appointed

    Beverley Bell has been appointed Senior Traffic Commissioner for the next four years.

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

  • National Transport Awards

    Discussing future plans and previous milestones reached by Department for Transport.

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

  • £170 million road boost for local economies

    Greater funding for vital road improvements to reduce congestion, improve safety and boost the economy.

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

  • West Coast Main Line franchise competition cancelled

    West Coast Main Line franchise competition cancelled subject to 2 independent reviews.

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

  • Independent Airports Commission - increasing international competitiveness of UK airlines and airports

    Written statement by the Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP, Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • Alan Cook reappointed non-executive chairman of Highways Agency

    Alan Cook reappointed as non-executive chairman of the Highways Agency Board.

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

  • £4.5 billion investment in new trains creates new jobs

    Intercity train investment creates 900 jobs along with 596 railway carriages at a new train factory.

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

  • Innovative new proposals for A14 corridor

    A major new road scheme is planned for the A14 corridor in Cambridgeshire to address congestion and capacity issues.

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

  • High speed rail: phase 1 consultation update

    Briefing about problems with the high speed rail consultation and further commissioned analysis.

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

  • Implementation of the Penfold Review

    Consultation regarding easing processes for stopping up or diversion of a highway for property development.

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

  • Investing in rail, investing in jobs and growth

    £9 billion of railway upgrades across England and Wales.

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

  • Rail investment: High Level Output Specification announcement 15 July 2012

    High Level Output Specification vision released.

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

  • Aviation Policy Framework

    Publication of responses to the Draft Aviation Policy Framework consultation and passenger improvement schemes.

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

  • HS2 London to West Midlands property compensation

    Providing an update on timings for the property and compensation package consultation.

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

  • Foundations laid for future growth of aviation as government unveils long-term strategy

    Draft aviation policy framework published.

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

  • Government shareholding in NATS

    Government to retain shares in National Air Traffic Services.

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

  • Green light for Leeds trolleybus

    The UK's first modern electric trolleybus system will be funded in Leeds.

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

  • Four non-executive directors appointed to HS2 Ltd

    Richard Brown, Godric Smith, Duncan Sutherland and Mike Welton have all been appointed as non-executive directors to the board of HS2 Ltd.

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

  • The changing face of disclosure and barring

    Changes to the criminal records and barring systems.

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

  • EU Transport Council 14 June 2012

    Actions and decisions from the final EU Transport Council meeting under the Danish Presidency.

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