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  • Rail franchising: Thameslink Great Northern

    First Capital Connect to continue to provide services to start of the new combined Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise.

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

  • Passengers on track to receive multi-billion pound improvements to services

    Government has agreed a deal with First Capital Connect to continue running important rail commuter services for the next 6 months.

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

  • UK Rail Industry Representatives and Middle East Rail Exhibition

    Robert Goodwill speaks about rail capacity, passenger satisfaction, the railway supply chain, engineering and the Rail Supply Group.

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

  • Transport Secretary visits Dawlish in south-west

    Patrick McLoughlin visited Dawlish today (7 February 2014) to see for himself the impact of recent bad weather on the rail network.

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

  • Rail infrastructure

    Crossrail contract to be awarded to Bombardier.

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

  • Crossrail rolling stock and depot contract to be awarded to Bombardier

    65 trains to be built in Derby, with over 1,000 jobs and around 100 apprenticeships supported in the UK.

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

  • Caledonian Conversations dinner

    Patrick McLoughlin argues that a "no" vote in September’s referendum will secure transport benefits for Scotland.

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

  • Yorkshire benefits from multi-million pound transport schemes

    Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin officially opens Wakefield Westgate’s new £8.6 million train station during tour of region.

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

  • New state-of-the-art passenger train unveiled

    A new electric Class 700 train is set to improve the travel experience for passengers and boost the economy.

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

  • HS2 Manchester Civic Society address

    Explains how HS2 will be an engine for growth in Manchester and across the north west.

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

  • Supreme Court dismisses all appeals against HS2

    Appeals against HS2 have been unanimously dismissed by the Supreme Court.

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

  • Rail franchising: InterCity East Coast

    Pre-qualified bidders for the InterCity East Coast franchise competition announced.

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

  • Shortlist for new InterCity East Coast rail services

    Potential operators of the new East Coast franchise announced.

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

  • HS2 Growth Taskforce comes to Liverpool to secure maximum boost for region's economy

    The Taskforce meets leading figures in Liverpool to ensure the economic benefits of high speed rail are maximised.

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

  • Rail fare rises lowest in a decade

    Government driving biggest programme of rail modernisation ever.

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

  • Transport Infrastructure

    Airports Commission and Network rail re-classification oral statement.

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

  • ONS decision on the classification of Network Rail

    Network Rail to be classified as central government body in the public sector.

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

  • Road and rail projects to boost local and regional transport

    Congested local roads, key points in the strategic road network and rail electrification schemes are set to benefit from funding.

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

  • HS2 Growth Taskforce meets key figures from London to maximise high speed rail benefits

    As part of a series of UK-wide visits, HS2 Growth Taskforce is meeting key figures in London.

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

  • Transport Statistics Great Britain 2013 video

    Video conveying facts from the Transport Statistics Great Britain 2013.

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