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UK reaffirms support for Ukraine as government hands over presidency of International Transport Forum

UK reaffirms support for Ukraine as government hands over presidency of International Transport Forum

Thursday, 25 May 2023

Transport Secretary highlights devastating impact war has had on Ukraine transport infrastructure and calls for changes to ITF rules to adapt to unpre...

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£72 million boost for train services in Manchester and the north

£72 million boost for train services in Manchester and the north

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

This package will improve the passenger experience by having more reliable trains and fewer delays. ...

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Millions of people to benefit from £200 million to improve walking and cycling routes

Millions of people to benefit from £200 million to improve walking and cycling routes

Thursday, 18 May 2023

Funding will ease congestion across cities, transform the school run and provide a boost to high street businesses. ...

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Government extends £2 bus fare cap and protects vital services

Government extends £2 bus fare cap and protects vital services

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Additional funding will help passengers save money on fares and support vulnerable bus routes....

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UK US partnership set to soar with sustainable aviation summit and collaborative approach

UK US partnership set to soar with sustainable aviation summit and collaborative approach

Sunday, 14 May 2023

UK and US to work together to reduce aviation emissions and accelerate development of sustainable aviation fuel. ...

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Transpennine Express to be brought into operator of last resort

Transpennine Express to be brought into operator of last resort

Thursday, 11 May 2023

Transport Secretary has announced he will not renew or extend Transpennine Express's contract. ...

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UK economy boosted by £1.4 billion as longer lorries roll out on roads

UK economy boosted by £1.4 billion as longer lorries roll out on roads

Tuesday, 09 May 2023

Legislation change allowing longer lorries and longer semi-trailers on roads will save 70,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the ai...

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National Highways Chair moves on as fixed term comes to an end

National Highways Chair moves on as fixed term comes to an end

Friday, 05 May 2023

Dipesh Shah, who helped oversee the second road investment strategy, will step down from his role at the end of the year....

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Jo Shanmugalingam appointed as new Second Permanent Secretary at DfT

Jo Shanmugalingam appointed as new Second Permanent Secretary at DfT

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

Jo Shanmugalingam brings significant experience from across government departments....

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Taxi licensing toughened up to protect passengers across England

Taxi licensing toughened up to protect passengers across England

Wednesday, 26 April 2023

Councils in England mandated to use a national database that records taxi drivers who have had their licences removed for misconduct. ...

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Government outlines action needed in coming years to decarbonise aviation

Government outlines action needed in coming years to decarbonise aviation

Sunday, 16 April 2023

Plans to speed up the design, manufacture, and rollout of zero emission aircraft and infrastructure at UK airports....

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All new smart motorways scrapped

All new smart motorways scrapped

Saturday, 15 April 2023

New smart motorways to be removed from government road-building plans due to financial pressures and lack of confidence felt by drivers. ...

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UK SMEs secure funding to transform future of freight

UK SMEs secure funding to transform future of freight

Monday, 10 April 2023

Winning projects will help to create greener ways of delivering freight across the UK....

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Nearly £50 million boost for safer roads across England

Nearly £50 million boost for safer roads across England

Wednesday, 05 April 2023

Road safety improvements will be made to 27 of the most high-risk roads in England, which will help prevent fatal and serious injuries....

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Proposed measures to strengthen UK fuel supply chain

Proposed measures to strengthen UK fuel supply chain

Wednesday, 05 April 2023

Have your say on increasing the weight limit for fuel tankers....

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New industry and government forum launched to boost freight decarbonisation and innovation

New industry and government forum launched to boost freight decarbonisation and innovation

Tuesday, 04 April 2023

Energy and freight industry experts work together to support rail, road, air, maritime and warehousing reach net zero by 2050....

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Transport investment turbocharges UK’s net zero ambitions and economic growth in Scotland

Transport investment turbocharges UK’s net zero ambitions and economic growth in Scotland

Monday, 03 April 2023

Government commitment to develop new green technologies in Scotland will improve connectivity, create jobs and encourage people to walk and cycle....

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‘Hop Around for £2’ this Easter as bus fare cap extended until end of June

‘Hop Around for £2’ this Easter as bus fare cap extended until end of June

Friday, 31 March 2023

Government invests £75 million to provide discounted bus travel for another 3 months across 5,000+ routes from over 140 bus companies....

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Derry/Londonderry London air route secured

Derry/Londonderry London air route secured

Friday, 31 March 2023

Government funding to enable up to 19 return flights between City of Derry Airport and London Stansted every week for another year....

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New street works regime to clamp down on pothole pain

New street works regime to clamp down on pothole pain

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Regulations to inspect utility company street works and assess quality of their road repairs....

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Government completes review of airport ground operations to increase sector’s resilience

Government completes review of airport ground operations to increase sector’s resilience

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Areas set out for the aviation industry to focus on to avoid a repeat of the travel disruption seen last summer. ...

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Transport decarbonisation package to help boost net zero ambitions

Transport decarbonisation package to help boost net zero ambitions

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Measures announced to increase use of electric vehicles, as well as the production of sustainable aviation fuel in the UK. ...

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New onboard announcements to make Britain’s buses accessible for everyone

New onboard announcements to make Britain’s buses accessible for everyone

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Audible announcements and visual displays will identify the route and direction of buses, upcoming stops and the beginning of any diversions....

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Passengers set to benefit from new digital transport strategy

Passengers set to benefit from new digital transport strategy

Monday, 27 March 2023

Setting out plans to improve how people find, use and get value from transport data to support greater innovation in the sector and deliver better ser...

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Government consultation on night time noise objectives at some of the busiest airports is set to take off

Government consultation on night time noise objectives at some of the busiest airports is set to take off

Monday, 27 March 2023

Night flight policy still under review as new consultation on noise objectives launches....

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New UK law to boost seafarer pay

New UK law to boost seafarer pay

Thursday, 23 March 2023

The new law is designed to protect those working on vessels operating an international service from being paid less than the National Minimum Wage....

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Derby named as home of Great British Railways HQ

Derby named as home of Great British Railways HQ

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Derby has been selected to become the home of Great British Railways, delivering high-skilled jobs to the region....

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Boost for buses as government takes more steps to support and decarbonise sector

Boost for buses as government takes more steps to support and decarbonise sector

Tuesday, 21 March 2023

Announcing the Bus Centre of Excellence and almost £3 million electric bus funding for Leicester....

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Avanti West Coast contract extended for a further 6 months following recent service improvements

Avanti West Coast contract extended for a further 6 months following recent service improvements

Monday, 20 March 2023

Avanti West Coast contract extended with further work to restore reliability and punctuality to come....

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New framework to ensure road and rail development projects protect the environment

New framework to ensure road and rail development projects protect the environment

Tuesday, 14 March 2023

Announcing a consultation on an updated national networks national policy statement (NNNPS) for developers of new road, rail and rail freight schemes....

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