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Transport Secretary sets out record investment plans for transport network

Transport Secretary sets out record investment plans for transport network

Thursday, 09 March 2023

Over £40 billion will be invested in transformational transport schemes over the next 2 financial years across the country....

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£49.5 million for Melton Mowbray as government funds vital new road scheme

£49.5 million for Melton Mowbray as government funds vital new road scheme

Thursday, 09 March 2023

Planned work will reduce congestion, improve air quality and provide faster local journeys in Britain’s 'rural capital of food'....

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Transforming transport in the North

Transforming transport in the North

Monday, 06 March 2023

Our plans to increase transport connectivity and devolve more power to the North....

Historic Northumberland Line to reopen next summer

Historic Northumberland Line to reopen next summer

Monday, 06 March 2023

Fully accessible stations are being built to give 6 Northumberland communities regular train services....

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Rural roads targeted in new safety campaign to prevent deaths and injuries among young drivers

Rural roads targeted in new safety campaign to prevent deaths and injuries among young drivers

Monday, 06 March 2023

THINK! campaign urges drivers to think about the dangers of driving too fast for road conditions....

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Boost for bus, coach and HGV driver recruitment with proposed reforms to training rules

Boost for bus, coach and HGV driver recruitment with proposed reforms to training rules

Thursday, 02 March 2023

Proposed changes to training and a cheaper, shorter periodic test could help drivers to remain in or return to the sector....

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£25 million to boost rollout of British made green buses around the country

£25 million to boost rollout of British made green buses around the country

Thursday, 02 March 2023

117 zero emission buses will provide people in Yorkshire, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Hampshire with greener journeys....

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Virginia McVea appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Virginia McVea appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Thursday, 23 February 2023

New Chief Executive Officer of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency announced. ...

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Government cash boost sets the wheels in motion for A59 Kex Gill upgrade

Government cash boost sets the wheels in motion for A59 Kex Gill upgrade

Thursday, 23 February 2023

North Yorkshire motorists, businesses and local communities will benefit from a new route....

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Matthew Campbell Hill appointed as Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC)

Matthew Campbell Hill appointed as Chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC)

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Team GB wheelchair fencer and tech regulation expert will advise government on the needs and rights of passengers....

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£2 bus fare cap to be extended and bus services protected with new funding

£2 bus fare cap to be extended and bus services protected with new funding

Friday, 17 February 2023

Funding to help passengers save money on fares, get more people on the bus and protect vital bus routes....

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Green maritime tech of the future to become reality thanks to £60 million boost

Green maritime tech of the future to become reality thanks to £60 million boost

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Regions across the UK to benefit from government funding to develop clean maritime technology....

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Transport Secretary holds talks in Paris on border controls and decarbonisation efforts

Transport Secretary holds talks in Paris on border controls and decarbonisation efforts

Thursday, 09 February 2023

Mark Harper meets French counterpart Clément Beaune....

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New Chair appointed to deliver HS2 and drive forward growth across the North and Midlands

New Chair appointed to deliver HS2 and drive forward growth across the North and Midlands

Thursday, 09 February 2023

Sir Jonathan Thompson appointed as Chair of HS2 Ltd....

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World’s first hydrogen powered digger set to drive on UK roads

World’s first hydrogen powered digger set to drive on UK roads

Thursday, 09 February 2023

The first digger powered by a hydrogen combustion engine will soon be on UK roads and building sites....

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George Bradshaw address 2023

George Bradshaw address 2023

Tuesday, 07 February 2023

The Transport Secretary affirms his commitment to the rail sector and outlines plans to modernise the industry....

Return to business as usual for aviation

Return to business as usual for aviation

Monday, 06 February 2023

Mark Harper, Secretary of State for Transport, reflects on plans to modernise, decarbonise and build talent in the aviation sector....

£200 million to improve walking and cycling routes and boost local economies

£200 million to improve walking and cycling routes and boost local economies

Monday, 06 February 2023

New fund to help local authorities make improvements that enable more people to choose active travel....

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Major milestone in UK’s race to net zero maritime with £77 million boost

Major milestone in UK’s race to net zero maritime with £77 million boost

Monday, 06 February 2023

A multi-million-pound Zero Emission Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition launched to help decarbonise the UK's maritime sector. ...

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UK and Welsh governments to explore new rail links between south Wales and England

UK and Welsh governments to explore new rail links between south Wales and England

Thursday, 02 February 2023

A study has been announced that will develop options for new stations and services on the South Wales Main Line....

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New research hub to help tackle decarbonisation and improve transport resilience

New research hub to help tackle decarbonisation and improve transport resilience

Thursday, 02 February 2023

Government pledges £10 million to support innovation in transport decarbonisation....

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Boost for aspiring young aviators as government provides funding for outreach programmes

Boost for aspiring young aviators as government provides funding for outreach programmes

Wednesday, 01 February 2023

The Reach for the Sky Challenge Fund will help to get young people from all backgrounds into aviation....

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Government announces return to business as usual for aviation this summer

Government announces return to business as usual for aviation this summer

Tuesday, 31 January 2023

Airport take-off slots to return to pre-pandemic levels....

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£30 million government funding for innovative projects to decarbonise UK highways

£30 million government funding for innovative projects to decarbonise UK highways

Wednesday, 25 January 2023

Funding for 7 local highways authorities to develop and use new technologies to reduce emissions, improve regional connectivity and move to net-zero l...

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Talented individuals in aviation help inspire next generation of workers

Talented individuals in aviation help inspire next generation of workers

Monday, 23 January 2023

New aviation ambassadors to inspire young people to pursue a rewarding and successful career in aviation....

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Government charges ahead in car fleet transition to electric vehicles

Government charges ahead in car fleet transition to electric vehicles

Thursday, 19 January 2023

Target reached to switch over a quarter of all government cars to ultra-low emission vehicles....

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Reckless jet skiers to face prison and unlimited fines thanks to law change

Reckless jet skiers to face prison and unlimited fines thanks to law change

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

New legislation will grant more powers to prosecute people for the dangerous misuse of watercraft, such as jet skis....

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Proposed changes to make MOTs fit for the future

Proposed changes to make MOTs fit for the future

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Views sought on options to improve MOT testing....

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£7 million tech fund to decarbonise freight and boost innovation

£7 million tech fund to decarbonise freight and boost innovation

Monday, 09 January 2023

Government launches a new fund to help small to medium-sized businesses to develop greener and more efficient solutions for freight....

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£32.9 million to create a national network of walking and cycling experts

£32.9 million to create a national network of walking and cycling experts

Monday, 02 January 2023

Funding will help councils to develop better designed walking and cycling schemes....

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