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Moving ahead to reopen railway lines and stations including one not used since reign of King George V

Moving ahead to reopen railway lines and stations including one not used since reign of King George V

Saturday, 18 June 2022

Funding to reopen disused railway lines, services and stations will restore community connections and improve access to jobs, homes and education. ...

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Building a better railway

Building a better railway

Thursday, 16 June 2022

Appeal to rail unions and workers to not risk the future of the rail industry by striking, but rather work with government to reform our railway....

Boost for freight as government unveils major new plan to bolster supply chain

Boost for freight as government unveils major new plan to bolster supply chain

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Campaign launched to kickstart careers in logistics and create a more environmentally friendly and resilient haulage sector....

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Plug in grant for cars to end as focus moves to improving electric vehicle charging

Plug in grant for cars to end as focus moves to improving electric vehicle charging

Tuesday, 14 June 2022

Government to concentrate funding on expanding the public chargepoint network as well as electric taxis, vans, trucks, motorcycles and wheelchair acce...

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Government takes action to ensure Scotland receives best possible HS2 service

Government takes action to ensure Scotland receives best possible HS2 service

Monday, 06 June 2022

Intention to remove Golborne Link from HS2 Bill announced with alternative options to be explored....

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Major road and bridge upgrades to boost economic growth across the country

Major road and bridge upgrades to boost economic growth across the country

Thursday, 02 June 2022

Investment in transport schemes in Cornwall, Greater Manchester, Newcastle and Southampton....

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Transport Secretary meets with aviation industry following disruption at UK airports

Transport Secretary meets with aviation industry following disruption at UK airports

Wednesday, 01 June 2022

Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has met with senior aviation leaders to discuss the exceptional disruption seen across UK airports....

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Jobs and passengers at the heart of government’s 10 point plan for aviation

Jobs and passengers at the heart of government’s 10 point plan for aviation

Wednesday, 25 May 2022

New strategy launches to build an innovative and sustainable aviation sector....

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Quick off the spark: electric vehicle sales continue to soar in green revolution

Quick off the spark: electric vehicle sales continue to soar in green revolution

Tuesday, 24 May 2022

Sales of electric vehicles reach an all-time high while UK boasts one of the most extensive networks of rapid chargers in Europe....

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Voyage to net zero in maritime underway as UK confirms £12 million for zero emission technologies

Voyage to net zero in maritime underway as UK confirms £12 million for zero emission technologies

Monday, 23 May 2022

Funding will kickstart decarbonisation innovation in the maritime sector and tackle shipping emissions. ...

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Cheaper tickets and quicker journeys as part government funded Elizabeth line officially opens

Cheaper tickets and quicker journeys as part government funded Elizabeth line officially opens

Monday, 23 May 2022

Elizabeth line will increase central London’s rail capacity by 10% and connect local communities to the city centre faster than ever before....

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Funding for transport projects to help tackle loneliness

Funding for transport projects to help tackle loneliness

Monday, 23 May 2022

Pilot projects funded to explore how future transport schemes can contribute to reducing loneliness in communities....

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UK government leads global transport transformation as it takes over ITF presidency in Germany

UK government leads global transport transformation as it takes over ITF presidency in Germany

Thursday, 19 May 2022

Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary, is assuming presidency of the International Transport Forum and will lay out 5 priorities for the UK’s tenure....

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Nigel Stevens appointed new Transport Focus Chair

Nigel Stevens appointed new Transport Focus Chair

Monday, 16 May 2022

New Chair to champion passengers while overseeing change to ensure Transport Focus works effectively with Great British Railways....

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First ever net zero transatlantic flight to take to the skies in 2023

First ever net zero transatlantic flight to take to the skies in 2023

Friday, 13 May 2022

Secretary of State for Transport announces plans for a net zero transatlantic flight while in US....

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Healthy, cost effective travel for millions as walking and cycling projects get the green light

Healthy, cost effective travel for millions as walking and cycling projects get the green light

Friday, 13 May 2022

Funding worth £200 million announced for new walking and cycling schemes across England....

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Government cracks down on companies for creating “plague of potholes”

Government cracks down on companies for creating “plague of potholes”

Thursday, 12 May 2022

Measures introduced to penalise companies responsible for leaving potholes on roads after carrying out street works....

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Landmark partnership between the US and UK to launch new era of spaceflight

Landmark partnership between the US and UK to launch new era of spaceflight

Thursday, 12 May 2022

UK lays the foundation for rockets, high-altitude balloons and spaceplanes to lift off from spaceports across the UK, creating thousands of jobs in th...

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Restoring your Railway: passengers to see Dartmoor Line services doubled

Restoring your Railway: passengers to see Dartmoor Line services doubled

Thursday, 12 May 2022

Railway between Exeter and Okehampton offers year-round trains for the first time in almost 50 years, boosting local community and regional economy. ...

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£200 million boost to rollout of hundreds more zero emission HGVs

£200 million boost to rollout of hundreds more zero emission HGVs

Thursday, 12 May 2022

Transition to zero-emission trucks will help improve air quality, create greener jobs and reduce reliance on imports of foreign oil....

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Seafarer minimum wage laws set sail

Seafarer minimum wage laws set sail

Tuesday, 10 May 2022

Government introducing pay protection reforms so that seafarers regularly entering UK ports are paid at least the equivalent of the UK national minimu...

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Sunbelievable – enough tickets sold in rail sale to reach the sun

Sunbelievable – enough tickets sold in rail sale to reach the sun

Friday, 06 May 2022

Runaway success Great British Rail Sale sees more than 128 million miles of discounted journeys travelled on UK railways this spring....

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Major boost for live music and touring industry specialist hauliers to move more freely between countries

Major boost for live music and touring industry specialist hauliers to move more freely between countries

Friday, 06 May 2022

Hauliers serving music concerts, sports and cultural events will be able to move their vehicles freely between Great Britain and the EU from late summ...

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New trial to banish loud engines and exhausts on Britain’s noisiest streets

New trial to banish loud engines and exhausts on Britain’s noisiest streets

Saturday, 30 April 2022

Innovative noise cameras will provide evidence for police to take action against rowdy motorists, helping communities to enjoy peaceful public and res...

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Motorists to avoid annual EU price hike thanks to Brexit powers

Motorists to avoid annual EU price hike thanks to Brexit powers

Monday, 25 April 2022

Controversial EU Vnuk motor insurance law one step closer to being removed from British law, as bill passes through Parliament....

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Department for Transport appoints new HS2 Residents’ Commissioner

Department for Transport appoints new HS2 Residents’ Commissioner

Sunday, 24 April 2022

Stewart Jackson appointed to ensure the government meets its core principles of respecting people and places as the building of HS2 progresses....

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Britain moves closer to a self driving revolution

Britain moves closer to a self driving revolution

Tuesday, 19 April 2022

Changes to The Highway Code will help ensure the first wave of self-driving vehicles are used safely on UK roads....

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Planes running on batteries and hydrogen to become a reality under new group of aviation experts

Planes running on batteries and hydrogen to become a reality under new group of aviation experts

Tuesday, 19 April 2022

A new group of aviation experts across industry and government will work together to make zero emission flight a reality....

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Over one million half price rail tickets in first ever Great British Rail Sale

Over one million half price rail tickets in first ever Great British Rail Sale

Monday, 18 April 2022

Tickets go on sale from 19 April with discounted tickets available on journeys from 25 April to 27 May....

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£20 million to improve roadside facilities for HGV drivers

£20 million to improve roadside facilities for HGV drivers

Wednesday, 13 April 2022

Heavy goods vehicle drivers to benefit from £20 million of funding for better roadside facilities. ...

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