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  • Transport Secretary and Mayor set out vision for rail travel across London and the south east

    DfT and TfL set out a commitment to improve capacity and service levels across the region’s rail network.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Future of rail

    Announces the latest developments on rail investment and publication of Sir Peter Hendy’s report.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Transport Secretary unveils state-of-the-art Thameslink train facility

    Three Bridges depot opens its doors, marking completion of a major milestone for Thameslink Programme.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Better journeys for East Midlands rail passengers as government confirms new deal

    New franchise for East Midlands Trains will see £13 million of investment in journey improvements.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government boost for Northern Powerhouse

    Blueprint showing how government investment in transport will help create the Northern Powerhouse is to be published today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Crossrail 2 safeguarding consultation response

    Announcing response to the consultation on updating the safeguarding Direction for Crossrail 2.

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

  • Updated Crossrail 2 route protected from conflicting development

    The government has updated plans to protect the proposed route for Crossrail 2 from conflicting development.

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

  • More powers for northern authorities to manage rail services

    Major step towards devolution of rail services in the north after a new agreement was signed giving local authorities more say in how they are run.

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

  • Revolutionary plans for northern transport set out

    Strategy launched to connect up the great cities of the north to build a northern powerhouse.

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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

  • Transport Secretary in Sheffield to receive northern electrification report

    Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin visits Sheffield to discuss the Northern Electrification Task Force report.

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

  • Leading the railway into the future

    Government sets direction and delivers funding, but it’s the railway itself that will drive future change.

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

  • Full speed ahead for rail strategy

    Passengers are made the priority as government implements massive spending programme.

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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

  • The railway of the future

    A railway that serves passengers and economic growth.

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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

  • 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

  • New platforms completed on Thameslink Programme

    Major milestone reached in £6.5 billion Thameslink Programme as 2 more platforms are opened at London Bridge station.

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

  • Rail minister launches new services to Stansted Airport

    Rail minister Claire Perry unveils improved rail connections between Cambridge and Stansted.

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

  • Transport Secretary tours East Coast Main Line

    Patrick McLoughlin, Transport Secretary, views rail improvements on the East Coast Main Line.

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