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North West on track to benefit from faster and more reliable train journeys as bill for next phase of HS2 to be laid in Parliament

North West on track to benefit from faster and more reliable train journeys as bill for next phase of HS2 to be laid in Parliament

Monday, 24 January 2022

Bill to extend HS2 from Crewe to Manchester, creating a new transport spine across the North West that will reduce journey times and boost local econo...

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Olympic gold medallist and cyclist Chris Boardman to lead government's new active travel body

Olympic gold medallist and cyclist Chris Boardman to lead government's new active travel body

Saturday, 22 January 2022

Active Travel England to create safer streets?for cycling and walking to boost air quality and help improve the health and wellbeing of the nation....

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Government commits funding to build back better and greener in our skies

Government commits funding to build back better and greener in our skies

Friday, 21 January 2022

Further funding announced to redesign the UK’s airspace to create quicker journeys and cut emissions. ...

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Unnecessary train announcements binned in ‘bonfire of the banalities’

Unnecessary train announcements binned in ‘bonfire of the banalities’

Friday, 21 January 2022

Redundant tannoy announcements to be reduced on trains ensuring quieter journeys for passengers....

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Smart motorway rollout to be paused as government responds to Transport Committee report

Smart motorway rollout to be paused as government responds to Transport Committee report

Wednesday, 12 January 2022

Government pausing the rollout of new all lane running smart motorway schemes until 5 years of safety data is available....

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Government teams with charity Scope on Disabled Persons Passenger Charter

Government teams with charity Scope on Disabled Persons Passenger Charter

Monday, 10 January 2022

New charter to boost consumer confidence and provide an online one-stop shop on passenger rights and complaints procedures for disabled people....

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Better rail journeys sooner for Leeds, as £161 million upgrade delivered

Better rail journeys sooner for Leeds, as £161 million upgrade delivered

Tuesday, 04 January 2022

Upgrade will provide more seats, services and significantly faster journey times, improving rail connections across the North and Midlands....

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Spades in ground as government delivers on rail investment promise for North and Midlands

Spades in ground as government delivers on rail investment promise for North and Midlands

Tuesday, 21 December 2021

The next stage of electrification on the Midland Mainline starts, ultimately bringing quieter trains, greater decarbonisation and better connectivity ...

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Rail fares capped to prevent high increases for passengers

Rail fares capped to prevent high increases for passengers

Friday, 17 December 2021

Government caps rail fare increases in 2022 and delays the rise in prices until March to allow passengers more time to buy cheaper flexible and season...

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Sir Mark Worthington reappointed as independent HS2 Construction Commissioner

Sir Mark Worthington reappointed as independent HS2 Construction Commissioner

Wednesday, 15 December 2021

The HS2 Construction Commissioner has been reappointed and will continue to investigate unresolved disputes and provide independent advice on making a...

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Government funding targeted at more affordable zero emission vehicles as market charges ahead in shift towards an electric future

Government funding targeted at more affordable zero emission vehicles as market charges ahead in shift towards an electric future

Wednesday, 15 December 2021

Changes to the plug-in grant scheme to enable funding to go further and to help more people make the switch to an electric vehicle....

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Birmingham to receive £72 million in government funding for vital transport link

Birmingham to receive £72 million in government funding for vital transport link

Wednesday, 15 December 2021

Investment in crucial maintenance for Birmingham road link between the city centre and the M6 motorway....

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Boost for Teesside with new direct trains from Middlesbrough to London

Boost for Teesside with new direct trains from Middlesbrough to London

Monday, 13 December 2021

Running Monday to Friday in each direction, the new service will connect with London King’s Cross in around 3 hours....

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Seventh annual Rail Industry Forum

Seventh annual Rail Industry Forum

Thursday, 09 December 2021

Latest updates on the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail and the reform of the UK rail industry. ...

Government awards HS2 rolling stock contract

Government awards HS2 rolling stock contract

Thursday, 09 December 2021

Next generation of Britain’s high-speed bullet trains reaching speeds of over 200mph to be built on home soil....

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Werrington Tunnel opens unlocking faster journeys on the East Coast Main Line

Werrington Tunnel opens unlocking faster journeys on the East Coast Main Line

Thursday, 09 December 2021

New rail freight tunnel brings significant improvements to passenger journeys as part of the East Coast upgrade....

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Government announces £35 million for vital improvements to A40 in Oxford

Government announces £35 million for vital improvements to A40 in Oxford

Tuesday, 07 December 2021

Multimillion-pound investment to improve A40 will ease congestion, improve road safety and allow for the construction of new homes in Oxford....

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Government backed liquid hydrogen plane paves way for zero emission flight

Government backed liquid hydrogen plane paves way for zero emission flight

Monday, 06 December 2021

UK project unveils plans for a new liquid hydrogen plane....

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Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 25 November 2021

Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 25 November 2021

Monday, 29 November 2021

Joint statement on progress made by the taskforce at its meeting on 25 November 2021....

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UK government publishes Union Connectivity Review: proposed transport investments for stronger and better connected United Kingdom

UK government publishes Union Connectivity Review: proposed transport investments for stronger and better connected United Kingdom

Friday, 26 November 2021

Better connections on local and national transport networks to bring all UK communities within closer reach of social and economic opportunities....

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UK embarks on new era of spaceflight with launch of ground breaking regulatory council

UK embarks on new era of spaceflight with launch of ground breaking regulatory council

Thursday, 25 November 2021

New Spaceflight Safety and Regulatory Council to give advice on regulations for UK space....

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Government boosts regional air connectivity with £4.3 million to fund flights to London from Dundee and Newquay

Government boosts regional air connectivity with £4.3 million to fund flights to London from Dundee and Newquay

Monday, 22 November 2021

Regional air services receive funding to bolster union connectivity to encourage tourism and business travel for years to come....

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Transport Secretary to set out commitment to UK investment and job creation at World Expo in Dubai

Transport Secretary to set out commitment to UK investment and job creation at World Expo in Dubai

Monday, 22 November 2021

UK to work with UAE, a futuristic transport hub, to drive innovation, decarbonise transport and create green jobs across the country....

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Any use of hand held mobile phone while driving to become illegal

Any use of hand held mobile phone while driving to become illegal

Friday, 19 November 2021

Prosecution regulations tightened on the use of hand-held mobile phones at the wheel....

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Freight train capacity doubles to Port of Liverpool thanks to £8.3 million line upgrade

Freight train capacity doubles to Port of Liverpool thanks to £8.3 million line upgrade

Friday, 19 November 2021

Final works on the Bootle branch rail line upgrade have been completed....

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Integrated Rail Plan: biggest ever public investment in Britain’s rail network will deliver faster, more frequent and more reliable journeys across North and Midlands
Railway restored: regular trains to run on Dartmoor Line for first time in 50 years

Railway restored: regular trains to run on Dartmoor Line for first time in 50 years

Wednesday, 17 November 2021

Train service to run on Dartmoor Line after 50 years....

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£360 million investment to transform rail ticketing across the country

£360 million investment to transform rail ticketing across the country

Wednesday, 17 November 2021

Contactless pay-as-you-go ticketing to be rolled out across the commuter networks of the Midlands and North over the next 3 years....

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UK confirms pledge for zero emission HGVs by 2040 and unveils new chargepoint design

UK confirms pledge for zero emission HGVs by 2040 and unveils new chargepoint design

Thursday, 11 November 2021

All new road vehicles in the UK will be zero emission within the next 2 decades....

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Government announces major review into HGV driver training

Government announces major review into HGV driver training

Monday, 08 November 2021

Review to look at improving compulsory ongoing training for existing and returning?heavy goods vehicle drivers announced....

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