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From The Rt Hon Sir Patrick McLoughlin
  • New deal for rail passengers in west of England and Wales

    More seats, more services and 2 new fleets of modern trains for passengers across the west of England, Thames Valley and South Wales.

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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

  • Road investment in the north of England

    George Osborne and Patrick McLoughlin announce investment for new major roads for Manchester Airport and Morpeth.

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

  • EU Transport Council 20 March 2015

    Overview of an EU Transport Council meeting where items discussed included the fourth railway package and an air transport agreement.

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

  • Rail franchising 20 March 2015

    New deal for TransPennine rail services agreed.

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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

  • Transport Secretary opens Highways England head office in Surrey

    The new headquarters of Highways England - the company that will run motorways and major A roads – has been opened today by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.

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

  • EU Transport Council: 12 March 2015

    Notice of the transport council meeting,13 March 2015, which will debate the Fourth Railway Package and EU competitiveness.

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

  • £3 million green bus funding to help clean up town and city air

    Nearly 150 buses across the country to be fitted with pollution-reducing technology.

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

  • Government delivers on parking promises to help local shops

    New measures will deliver a fairer deal for motorists and help boost the high street.

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

  • Transport Secretary sees benefits of rail investment in Derbyshire

    Patrick McLoughlin celebrates start of work on Ilkeston station and Crossrail contract win for local firm.

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

  • National vision, local solutions

    The Peak District is putting sustainability at the heart of its future transport programme.

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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

  • Transport Secretary visits Wolverhampton

    Patrick McLoughlin in Wolverhampton to discuss future of local and regional rail network.

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

  • Pacer vehicles withdrawal: confirming the ministerial direction

    Letter confirming a ministerial direction relating to the withdrawal of Pacer vehicles by 2020.

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

  • Transforming the north’s railway

    Announces publication of the invitations to tender for the next Northern and Transpennine Express rail franchises.

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

  • Transformation of rail travel in the north

    Plans unveiled for rail passengers in the north include a brand new fleet of modern trains.

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

  • Transport Secretary visits Midlands

    Patrick McLoughlin views improvements at East Midlands Airport and Kenilworth train station.

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

  • Transport Secretary sees benefits of Cornwall transport investment

    Patrick McLoughlin visits road, air, rail and sea projects keeping the county connected.

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

  • New East Anglia franchise competition begins

    The Department for Transport has started the search for the next East Anglia rail franchise operator.

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