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COVID 19 Charter for holidaymakers launched

COVID 19 Charter for holidaymakers launched

Sunday, 16 May 2021

Charter provides clear information for passengers outlining their rights and responsibilities when travelling this summer....

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£11.6 million for Swindon as government funds vital new road

£11.6 million for Swindon as government funds vital new road

Friday, 14 May 2021

New access road between Swindon and the planned New Eastern Villages development will provide faster journeys and enable the construction of 4,150 new...

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Transport Secretary’s statement on coronavirus: Friday 7 May 2021

Transport Secretary’s statement on coronavirus: Friday 7 May 2021

Monday, 10 May 2021

Speech by Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps at the Downing Street coronavirus briefing....

New guidance published to prevent use of vehicles as weapons in terror attacks

New guidance published to prevent use of vehicles as weapons in terror attacks

Sunday, 09 May 2021

Robust new security measures introduced to prevent criminals and terrorists from accessing commercial vehicles....

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Government calls on industry for action to resolve rail disruption

Government calls on industry for action to resolve rail disruption

Sunday, 09 May 2021

Plan requested to resolve prolonged disruption following the discovery of cracks in Class 800 Series Hitachi trains....

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Transport Secretary meets with G7 leaders to plan for the safe return to international travel

Transport Secretary meets with G7 leaders to plan for the safe return to international travel

Wednesday, 05 May 2021

G7 leaders meet to identify common goals and principles that will help develop globally recognised standards for when international travel reopens....

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Green motoring milestone with half a million ultra low emission vehicles now on UK roads

Green motoring milestone with half a million ultra low emission vehicles now on UK roads

Wednesday, 05 May 2021

The UK is at the forefront of the electric revolution as nearly 1 in 7 new car sales so far in 2021 have a plug....

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Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 29 April 2021

Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 29 April 2021

Friday, 30 April 2021

Joint statement on progress made by the taskforce at its meeting on 29 April 2021....

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Bill to modernise airspace and tackle illegal use of unmanned aircraft receives Royal Assent

Bill to modernise airspace and tackle illegal use of unmanned aircraft receives Royal Assent

Thursday, 29 April 2021

Powers to decarbonise aviation infrastructure granted as part of Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill....

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DfT celebrated as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women

DfT celebrated as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women

Thursday, 29 April 2021

Department for Transport awarded prestigious accolade for commitment to gender equality in the workplace....

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Government paves the way for self driving vehicles on UK roads

Government paves the way for self driving vehicles on UK roads

Tuesday, 27 April 2021

Automated Lane Keeping System technology outcome means self-driving vehicles could be used on British roads....

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630 fines issued to airlines carrying passengers with incorrect paperwork

630 fines issued to airlines carrying passengers with incorrect paperwork

Tuesday, 27 April 2021

The Civil Aviation Authority has issued 630 fines since February to airlines carrying passengers without the right documents....

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Sir Jonathan Thompson appointed to the HS2 Ltd Board

Sir Jonathan Thompson appointed to the HS2 Ltd Board

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Sir Jon Thompson has been appointed as a non-executive director of HS2 Ltd, where he will represent government's interests on the board....

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Measures to boost safety on All Lane Running motorways accelerated

Measures to boost safety on All Lane Running motorways accelerated

Tuesday, 20 April 2021

Every new All Lane Running (ALR) motorway will open with technology in place to spot stopped or broken-down vehicles quickly....

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Traffic management measures in Kent stood down as trade returns to normal

Traffic management measures in Kent stood down as trade returns to normal

Tuesday, 20 April 2021

Hauliers no longer need a Kent Access Permit to travel between the UK and the EU. ...

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India added to red list as cases of new variant rise

India added to red list as cases of new variant rise

Monday, 19 April 2021

India to be added to England’s red list at 4am on Friday 23 April 2021....

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Transport Secretary appoints new Chair to HM Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Transport Secretary appoints new Chair to HM Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Monday, 19 April 2021

Christopher Rodrigues appointed as new Non-Executive Chair of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency....

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Rail travel vouchers extended for passengers

Rail travel vouchers extended for passengers

Monday, 19 April 2021

Six-month extension to rail travel vouchers due to COVID-19....

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£18 million announced for cycle training for children and their families

£18 million announced for cycle training for children and their families

Thursday, 08 April 2021

As COVID-19 restrictions lift, Transport Secretary invests in the Bikeability cycling proficiency training scheme so that more people can feel confide...

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Global Travel Taskforce sets out framework to safely reopen international travel

Global Travel Taskforce sets out framework to safely reopen international travel

Thursday, 08 April 2021

Recommendations include the launch of a new traffic light system and 'green watchlist', and the introduction of travel certification....

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Countries added to red list to protect UK against variants of concern

Countries added to red list to protect UK against variants of concern

Friday, 02 April 2021

The Philippines, Pakistan, Kenya and Bangladesh to be added to England’s red list from 9 April 2021....

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Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 25 March 2021

Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 25 March 2021

Friday, 26 March 2021

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

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£20 million fund to propel green shipbuilding launched

£20 million fund to propel green shipbuilding launched

Monday, 22 March 2021

Government invests £20 million to develop innovative zero emission vessels and clean port infrastructure....

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Further £33 million COVID 19 support funding announced for light rail and trams in the north and the Midlands

Further £33 million COVID 19 support funding announced for light rail and trams in the north and the Midlands

Saturday, 20 March 2021

Government announces additional funding to support tram and light rail operators during the coronavirus pandemic....

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£5.5 million to drive improvements to UK’s ‘motorways in the sky’

£5.5 million to drive improvements to UK’s ‘motorways in the sky’

Friday, 19 March 2021

For the first time since the 1950s, airport modernisation receives support to help make journeys faster, quieter and greener....

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Dartmoor line rail services will be restored for first time in half a century

Dartmoor line rail services will be restored for first time in half a century

Friday, 19 March 2021

Line between Exeter and Okehampton set to reopen later this year, as government delivers first project of its Restoring Your Railway Fund in the south...

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Oxford to Cambridge expressway project cancelled as Transport Secretary looks to alternative plans for improving transport in the region?

Oxford to Cambridge expressway project cancelled as Transport Secretary looks to alternative plans for improving transport in the region?

Thursday, 18 March 2021

Construction of the Oxford to Cambridge expressway has been cancelled as analysis shows the benefits the road would deliver are outweighed by its cost...

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Plug in car, van and truck grant to be targeted at more affordable models to allow more people to make the switch

Plug in car, van and truck grant to be targeted at more affordable models to allow more people to make the switch

Thursday, 18 March 2021

As more people than ever opt for electric vehicles, the government announces changes to the plug-in car, van and truck grant....

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Stonehaven report sets out measures to boost rail resilience

Stonehaven report sets out measures to boost rail resilience

Wednesday, 17 March 2021

Network Rail publishes report on strengthening the resilience of the UK's rail network against extreme weather conditions following the 2020 Stonehave...

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UK’s first ever hydrogen transport hub kick started by £3 million government investment

UK’s first ever hydrogen transport hub kick started by £3 million government investment

Wednesday, 17 March 2021

Hydrogen transport hub is one step closer to becoming a reality in Tees Valley....

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