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  • High speed rail in the north

    Sir David Higgins to produce ambitious proposals for connecting the great northern cities with HS2.

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

  • Door to door action plan and £15 million funding for cycle-rail integration

    A 'Door to door action plan' has been published explaining how DfT is making to make it easier for people to use greener transport modes.

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

  • £15 million cycle rail boost

    Train stations will benefit from £15 million of new government funding to improve cycling facilities.

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

  • High Speed 2 Design Vision panel

    HS2 is a great opportunity to showcase what great British design can do.

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

  • Annual update on Crossrail 2014

    Explains what has been achieved in the last year as part of the Crossrail Project.

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

  • Major package of rail improvements for Cornwall

    Multi-million pound package of rail improvements for Cornwall and the south-west announced.

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

  • Transport schemes helping Oxfordshire commuters and environment

    Baroness Kramer visits Oxford and Banbury to see transport funding at work.

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

  • Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport Annual General meeting

    Investing in infrastructure and devolving decision making is part of our long term economic plan for sustainable growth.

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

  • Rail franchising: Baroness Kramer's statement on Essex Thameside

    DfT has announced its intention to award the Essex Thameside franchise to NXET Trains Ltd.

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

  • Rail franchising: Stephen Hammond's statement on Essex Thameside

    DfT has announced it's intention to award the Essex Thameside franchise given to NXET Trains Ltd.

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

  • Passengers in London and Essex set for host of benefits under new rail deal

    c2c to operate and improve passenger services on the Essex Thameside rail franchise.

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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

  • Safeguarding directions

    Safeguarding directions along the London to West Midlands HS2 route have been updated and revised.

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

  • Baroness Kramer views rail improvements at Huyton and Roby

    Transport minister sees how improvements will transform rail travel and boost economic growth across the north of England.

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

  • Big opportunities ahead for UK Rail Supply Chain

    Newly-formed Rail Supply Group to be given £500,000 of funding to help rail suppliers secure new business at home and internationally.

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

  • Backing British tourism

    How the Department for Transport is supporting the travel and tourism industry.

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

  • London and Continental Railways

    DfT has transferred its 40% stake in Eurostar, held through London and Continental Railways, to Her Majesty’s Treasury.

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

  • Rail franchising: InterCity West Coast

    Announces the conclusion of negotiations for an agreement that will see Virgin continue to run rail services on the InterCity West Coast.

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

  • Better journeys for passengers on the West Coast Main Line

    New contract will bring £35 million worth of passenger benefits, including 5,500 extra standard-class seats per day.

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

  • HS2: building and backing British business

    How the government is backing British business and enterprise with better infrastructure, including High Speed 2, and lower taxes.

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