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Government awards nearly £2 million to innovative transport proposals

Government awards nearly £2 million to innovative transport proposals

Wednesday, 13 April 2022

More efficient and greener transport systems one step closer as entrepreneurs and innovators awarded government funding to develop their projects....

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Government pledges £7.6 million for rail innovation

Government pledges £7.6 million for rail innovation

Tuesday, 12 April 2022

Funding given to create cutting-edge technology that will help transform rail travel....

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DfT appoints Nick Denton to new independent aviation panel

DfT appoints Nick Denton to new independent aviation panel

Monday, 11 April 2022

The Traffic Commissioner for West Midlands has been appointed to lead a new independent aviation panel to strengthen transparency at the Civil Aviatio...

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Government invests in innovation with £30 million for cutting edge highway decarbonisation projects

Government invests in innovation with £30 million for cutting edge highway decarbonisation projects

Thursday, 07 April 2022

Funding will support pioneering projects to decarbonise local highways infrastructure across the UK....

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Transport Secretary cracks down on drug driving to protect the public

Transport Secretary cracks down on drug driving to protect the public

Monday, 04 April 2022

Call for evidence launched to determine whether convicted drug-drivers should have to complete a rehabilitation course before resuming driving....

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Cheaper and better buses in £7 billion package to level up transport outside London

Cheaper and better buses in £7 billion package to level up transport outside London

Monday, 04 April 2022

Funding for major local transport schemes across the UK will speed up journeys and make services more reliable and greener....

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Government protects vital Dawlish coastal rail route with a further £32 million

Government protects vital Dawlish coastal rail route with a further £32 million

Thursday, 31 March 2022

Funding will create a more resilient railway, giving passengers in Devon and Cornwall safer and more punctual journeys....

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Extra protections for seafarers as government introduces new maritime laws

Extra protections for seafarers as government introduces new maritime laws

Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Measures announced to ensure that all UK ferry operators pay the national minimum wage and ferries are seaworthy....

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£2.5 million package announced to help disabled people travel more confidently

£2.5 million package announced to help disabled people travel more confidently

Monday, 28 March 2022

Funding package to roll out a mobility service to help people unable to drive access alternative forms of transport, and to improve accessibility of f...

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UK on track to reach 4,000 zero emission bus pledge with £200 million boost

UK on track to reach 4,000 zero emission bus pledge with £200 million boost

Saturday, 26 March 2022

Multimillion-pound package to deliver huge fleet of electric and hydrogen powered buses across England....

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Transport Secretary declares zero tolerance for phone use behind the wheel as law changes today

Transport Secretary declares zero tolerance for phone use behind the wheel as law changes today

Friday, 25 March 2022

It is now illegal for motorists to use a handheld mobile phone under virtually any circumstance while driving....

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Tenfold expansion in chargepoints by 2030 as government drives EV revolution

Tenfold expansion in chargepoints by 2030 as government drives EV revolution

Friday, 25 March 2022

New strategy to improve the consumer experience at chargepoints significantly supports people without access to off-street parking and provides fast c...

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Government funds vital works to restore Hammersmith Bridge to former glory

Government funds vital works to restore Hammersmith Bridge to former glory

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Almost £3 million to ensure that Hammersmith Bridge remains permanently open to pedestrians, cyclists and river traffic....

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LSER issued with £23.5 million penalty over breach of contract

LSER issued with £23.5 million penalty over breach of contract

Thursday, 17 March 2022

Penalty notice sends signal to rail operators that breaches of public trust will not be tolerated....

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Businesses to benefit from extension to plug in van and truck grants

Businesses to benefit from extension to plug in van and truck grants

Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Plug-in van and truck grants extended as part of government drive to decarbonise transport....

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Manchester and North West rail passengers to see more reliable journeys with £84 million investment

Manchester and North West rail passengers to see more reliable journeys with £84 million investment

Friday, 11 March 2022

Package of infrastructure upgrades to transform journeys for train passengers in the North West....

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Bikeability receives record £20 million government investment to improve access to cycle training

Bikeability receives record £20 million government investment to improve access to cycle training

Thursday, 10 March 2022

Funding aims to promote active travel and provide cycle training to half a million children and their families....

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DfT launches UK SHORE to take maritime ‘back to the future’ with green investment

DfT launches UK SHORE to take maritime ‘back to the future’ with green investment

Thursday, 10 March 2022

Office dedicated to making maritime greener will pioneer new technology that could make journeys by sea as green as they were hundreds of years ago....

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Search for new HS2 Ltd Chair is relaunched to help drive transformation and level up the country

Search for new HS2 Ltd Chair is relaunched to help drive transformation and level up the country

Wednesday, 09 March 2022

The criteria for the role of HS2 Chair have been updated to appeal to leaders from a wider field of sectors and backgrounds....

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Over £150 million provided to safeguard local transport services as the country emerges from the pandemic

Over £150 million provided to safeguard local transport services as the country emerges from the pandemic

Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Funding will help local bus and light rail services across the country as millions of passengers return to the network....

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Government agrees £200 million deal to keep vital Transport for London services running

Government agrees £200 million deal to keep vital Transport for London services running

Friday, 25 February 2022

Announcing a fourth extraordinary funding and financing package for TfL ensuring the continued running of London’s transport network....

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HGV operators can now use aerodynamic features and longer cabs to reduce fuel consumption and emissions

HGV operators can now use aerodynamic features and longer cabs to reduce fuel consumption and emissions

Monday, 14 February 2022

Changes to legislation aimed to make HGVs more fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly....

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Green shipping boost as Maritime Minister announces plans to explore shore power

Green shipping boost as Maritime Minister announces plans to explore shore power

Monday, 07 February 2022

Call for evidence launches as government aims to accelerate maritime decarbonisation by switching to emissions-cutting shore power at UK ports....

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Call for transport leaders to help 'super charge' skills and build future workforce

Call for transport leaders to help 'super charge' skills and build future workforce

Monday, 07 February 2022

Consultation launched to better understand the skills needed to boost diversity, plug the skills gap and promote careers in the transport sector....

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Public competition launched to find new home for Britain’s railways

Public competition launched to find new home for Britain’s railways

Saturday, 05 February 2022

Headquarters for Great British Railways will be based outside of London and bring high-skilled jobs to the winning location. ...

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Government takes action to strengthen airline passenger rights

Government takes action to strengthen airline passenger rights

Monday, 31 January 2022

New proposals considered include improving compensation processes for delayed flights and strengthening protections for disabled passengers....

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The Highway Code: 8 changes you need to know from 29 January 2022

The Highway Code: 8 changes you need to know from 29 January 2022

Saturday, 29 January 2022

Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses....

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Highway Code changes set to take effect this weekend

Highway Code changes set to take effect this weekend

Wednesday, 26 January 2022

Changes to The Highway Code, including the hierarchy of road-users and the 'Dutch Reach' are set to change from 29 January 2022. ...

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UK open for travel with all restrictions removed for eligible vaccinated arrivals

UK open for travel with all restrictions removed for eligible vaccinated arrivals

Monday, 24 January 2022

Changes to COVID-19 testing measures for travellers arriving in the UK from 4am 11 February....

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Government supports aviation sector recovery with airport slot alleviation for summer 2022

Government supports aviation sector recovery with airport slot alleviation for summer 2022

Monday, 24 January 2022

Move gives aviation sector flexibility and protects environment as airlines will not have to operate ghost flights to retain airport slots....

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