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Secretary of State for Transport statement.

Secretary of State for Transport statement.

Community groups to get more input under new rail plan for TransWilts line.

Cyclists urged to hang back from lorries to cut the number of crashes and improve cycling safety.

Residents, school and community groups to benefit from minibus fund.

Government transport funding in Lincoln will create up to 200 jobs and deliver an economic boost worth £9 million a year.

Thirteen winners receive share of low emission bus fund to add 326 new buses to their fleets.

Rip-off pedicab drivers who charge extortionate fares to take passengers on short journeys are to be driven off the road under government proposals.

New buses bill will give councils new powers to deliver better journeys for passengers, and help cut rush hour congestion.

Government reveals how £250 million Pothole Action Fund will improve local roads and deliver better journeys.

New government strategy launched to encourage travelling by bike or on foot.

Innovative training will help children and parents stay active and cycle safely.

Andrew Jones sees specially-fitted vehicles being delivered to community transport organisations as part of DfT’s £25 million fund.

The new railway will be named the Elizabeth line when it opens to passengers through central London in December 2018.

The 3.5 mile South Devon Highway is expected to carry 35,000 vehicles a day once opened to deliver better journeys in the south west.

Reforms are set to make bus travel more passenger-friendly and give councils more freedom to improve services.

DfT funding will support a 5 year programme to improve roads and journeys with A63, A1079 and A161 among roads to benefit in the first year.

Transport Minister Andrew Jones welcomes progress as biggest 5 UK bus operators announce contactless travel for all buses by 2022.

Patrick McLoughlin sees scale of improvements that will transform over 2 million journeys a week.

Patrick McLoughlin opens £26.5 million dual carriageway commemorating local figure David Whitby.

The UK has delivered changes to EU law to require all new lorries to be fitted with improved mirrors, ensuring the safety of cyclists.

Agreement signed at Great Ormond Street Hospital today will begin with five devolution pilots across London.

Updates to statutory documents on areas of operator licensing and decision making.

The UK's first ever tram train has been unveiled in South Yorkshire.

West Midlands’ leaders agree revolutionary devolution deal, including over £1 billion of government investment to boost the West Midlands economy.

Liverpool City Region agrees revolutionary devolution deal with government, including £900 million of government investment to boost the Merseyside economy.

Transport Minister visits Newcastle to unveil smart card scheme bringing cheaper, easier journeys on Tyne and Wear Metro and local buses.

Board issues opinion on the proposed quality contract scheme.