Plans for a high-speed rail service to Stoke-on-Trent, platform extensions and a re-designed junction at Crewe agreed.
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Friday, 09 March 2018
Friday, 09 March 2018
Ambition is to improve cycling and walking safety whilst promoting more active travel.
Sunday, 10 December 2017
Regions set for economic boost as new deal increases the number of passenger services allowed per week.
Friday, 08 December 2017
The FASS 'finding explosives hidden in electrical items' innovation network event was held in London on 28 November 2017.
Thursday, 07 December 2017
Pledges of support for the Year of Engineering will help ensure young people across the UK can find out more about the opportunities of engineering careers.
Thursday, 07 December 2017
Minister visits cutting-edge Oxfordshire business to see first-hand the technologies paving the way for high speed, low cost transport to space.
Thursday, 07 December 2017
Minister sees how flood-hit bridges can be checked for damage more quickly with new ‘BridgeCat’ technology.
Thursday, 07 December 2017
Christmas campaign works with Kiss FM to get people encouraging their friends not to drink and drive.
Saturday, 02 December 2017
New innovation funding announced as firms celebrate Small Business Saturday.
Wednesday, 29 November 2017
Setting out a vision for our railways, including a new way of operating train and track and changes to the franchising system.
Wednesday, 29 November 2017
Have your say on how the Great Western railway should operate.
Wednesday, 29 November 2017
Competition to run the South Eastern rail franchise announced.
Friday, 24 November 2017
New road safety resources released to help teachers and schools highlight the dangers of the road.
Thursday, 16 November 2017
Pioneering legislation will transform transport across the North of England, underlining the government's commitment to the Northern Powerhouse.
Tuesday, 07 November 2017
Water rescue charities receive funding for rescue equipment to keep UK rivers and seas safe.
Monday, 06 November 2017
Stephen Metcalfe MP will drive cross-government support for the campaign, which aims to tackle the engineering skills gap.
Monday, 06 November 2017
Have your say on a new strategy to expand the community rail scheme across England and Wales.
Monday, 06 November 2017
Have your say on a new strategy to expand the community rail scheme across England and Wales.
Thursday, 02 November 2017
Wrightbus Ltd of Ballymena are a leading manufacturer of low emission buses.
Tuesday, 31 October 2017
Transport Minister Paul Maynard sees a demonstration of the Ride Side by Side project and urges people to respond to the Accessibility Action Plan consultation.
Monday, 30 October 2017
Innovative, real-time working models of ideas to transform rail passenger travel could benefit from a £3.5 million fund by the Department for Transport (DfT).
Wednesday, 25 October 2017
New pink kittens THINK! road safety campaign is aimed at younger drivers.
Tuesday, 24 October 2017
Launch of consultation on the revised draft Airports National Policy Statement and government response to the airspace consultation.
Thursday, 19 October 2017
Funding will bring benefits to local road users around the country and support the development of new housing.
Monday, 16 October 2017
Transport Secretary travels on the first of the brand new £5.7 billion Intercity Express fleet of trains from Bristol to London.
Saturday, 07 October 2017
In 50 years, drink driving deaths have fallen from 1,640 to 200 per year - but that's still 200 too many.
Thursday, 05 October 2017
Introducing smart ticketing across England and Wales by the end of 2018.
Wednesday, 04 October 2017
Apprentice opportunities at new rail academy in Widnes.
Friday, 22 September 2017
TransPennine route will be the first digitally controlled intercity rail line in the country.
Thursday, 21 September 2017
Review to consider whether a new offence equivalent to causing death by careless or dangerous driving should be introduced for cyclists.
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
Wight Shipyard announces recent orders worth £20 million making 4 boats for use by the Isle of Wight and London.
Wednesday, 06 September 2017
The Education Advisory Group will discuss best practice in promoting transport through education.
Tuesday, 05 September 2017
Further £7.9 million on offer to develop new ways to improve the rail network for passengers.
Saturday, 02 September 2017
Consultation about allowing local authorities to charge utility companies by the hour during road works.
Friday, 01 September 2017
Tram route extension linking Birmingham city centre with Edgbaston and the city’s growing Westside area given go-ahead.
Sunday, 27 August 2017
New test for harmful emissions from car exhausts.
Thursday, 17 August 2017
Transport Minister John Hayes meets Heathrow apprentices and celebrates A-level results day.
Sunday, 13 August 2017
Learner drivers will be able to have motorway lessons in order to improve road safety.
Thursday, 10 August 2017
Better trains, services and stations for passengers travelling between the north-west, the Midlands and London.
Monday, 07 August 2017
Cambridge North station officially opened by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.
Tuesday, 01 August 2017
Council given funding for road user schemes that will make a real difference.
Friday, 28 July 2017
Large phones, laptops and tablets now allowed in the cabin on the majority of flights to the UK from Turkey and Tunisia.
Friday, 28 July 2017
Changes will allow drivers to drive heavier vans if powered by low emission technology.
Friday, 28 July 2017
Five new stations to be built across England and Wales.
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
Lifeboat charities encouraged to bid for part of £1 million support fund.
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