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