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Change of journey fees waived for students travelling home for Christmas

Change of journey fees waived for students travelling home for Christmas

Tuesday, 24 November 2020

Admin fees for student to rearrange rail travel between 3 to 9 December 2020 suspended....

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Drone deliveries and seamless end to end journey routing could connect UK’s rural towns and communities

Drone deliveries and seamless end to end journey routing could connect UK’s rural towns and communities

Tuesday, 24 November 2020

What will the future of transport look like? Government seeks views on how digital innovation can help people to plan, book and pay for travel....

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Test to Release: England introduces testing strategy for international arrivals

Test to Release: England introduces testing strategy for international arrivals

Tuesday, 24 November 2020

Tests will be at the cost of the traveller to protect the capacity of NHS Test and Trace....

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Government funds 93 new gritters as it bolsters?transport network?for winter?amidst COVID 19 pandemic?

Government funds 93 new gritters as it bolsters?transport network?for winter?amidst COVID 19 pandemic?

Friday, 20 November 2020

Plans for winter resilience on UK's transport network....

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New additions to the travel corridor lists for England, Wales and Northern Ireland

New additions to the travel corridor lists for England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Thursday, 19 November 2020

Israel, Jerusalem, Namibia, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, Bonaire, St Eustatius and Saba, the Northern Mariana Islands and the US Virgin Islands added t...

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Government takes historic step towards net zero with end of sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030

Government takes historic step towards net zero with end of sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Sales of new petrol and diesel cars to end in the UK by 2030....

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Hauliers get border ready with 45 new information and advice sites

Hauliers get border ready with 45 new information and advice sites

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Transport Secretary announces new initiatives to help hauliers prepare for the end of the transition period. ...

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New rail tech roll out set to bring more reliable journeys and boost jobs

New rail tech roll out set to bring more reliable journeys and boost jobs

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

Funding of £1.2 million for digital rail signalling announced. ...

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UK and US sign aviation agreement to protect vital travel links

UK and US sign aviation agreement to protect vital travel links

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

Transport Secretary signs bilateral agreement safeguarding the future of air travel between the UK and US....

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DfT publishes recommendations to deliver fairer deal for communities on HS2 property schemes

DfT publishes recommendations to deliver fairer deal for communities on HS2 property schemes

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

Transport Minister announces overhaul of how land and property is purchased for High Speed 2 (HS2)....

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Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 13 November 2020

Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 13 November 2020

Friday, 13 November 2020

Joint statement on progress made by the taskforce at its meeting on 13 November 2020....

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£175 million more for cycling and walking as research shows public support

£175 million more for cycling and walking as research shows public support

Friday, 13 November 2020

Survey reveals 8 out of 10 people support measures to reduce road traffic and two-thirds support reallocating road space for active travel....

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Government gives £60 million seal of approval for North Devon Link Road

Government gives £60 million seal of approval for North Devon Link Road

Tuesday, 10 November 2020

Transport Secretary announces major North Devon road project. ...

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Speech to Airport Operators Association, November 2020

Speech to Airport Operators Association, November 2020

Monday, 09 November 2020

Address to the Airport Operators Association covering Covid pandemic, recovery works, support, regional connectivity, longer term working and Brexit....

Measures to protect England from new COVID 19 strain extended

Measures to protect England from new COVID 19 strain extended

Sunday, 08 November 2020

Freight exemption removed so UK haulage drivers arriving from Denmark are now required to self-isolate on entry to England....

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Travel ban implemented to protect public health following Denmark COVID 19 mink outbreak

Travel ban implemented to protect public health following Denmark COVID 19 mink outbreak

Saturday, 07 November 2020

From 4am, Saturday 7 November visitors from Denmark arriving in the UK will be denied entry....

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Transport secretary statement on Denmark

Transport secretary statement on Denmark

Friday, 06 November 2020

From 4am Friday 6 November, people arriving in the UK from Denmark will need to self-isolate....

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Hammersmith Bridge ferry services to reduce journey times for local residents and school children

Hammersmith Bridge ferry services to reduce journey times for local residents and school children

Thursday, 05 November 2020

As part of the London bailout, TfL has been required to procure a ferry service for passengers across the Thames near Hammersmith Bridge....

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Germany and Sweden removed from travel corridor list of exempt countries

Germany and Sweden removed from travel corridor list of exempt countries

Thursday, 05 November 2020

From 4am Saturday 7 November, people arriving in the UK from Germany or Sweden will need to self-isolate....

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New funding for accessibility as government reports progress for disabled people across transport network

New funding for accessibility as government reports progress for disabled people across transport network

Tuesday, 03 November 2020

Government announces extra funding to improve travel for people with disabilities....

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Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 29 October 2020

Hammersmith Bridge Taskforce meeting, 29 October 2020

Friday, 30 October 2020

Joint statement on progress made by the taskforce at its meeting on 29 October 2020....

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Cyprus and Lithuania removed from the travel corridor list of exempt countries

Cyprus and Lithuania removed from the travel corridor list of exempt countries

Thursday, 29 October 2020

From 4am Sunday 1 November, people arriving in the UK from Cyprus or Lithuania will need to self-isolate....

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Department for Transport gives green light to £12.7 million for A595 upgrades in Cumbria

Department for Transport gives green light to £12.7 million for A595 upgrades in Cumbria

Tuesday, 27 October 2020

The government is set to enhance the safety and capacity of the A595 at Grizebeck, Cumbria, in the latest step towards levelling up transport infrastr...

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Admin fees removed for COVID disrupted rail travel on Advance tickets

Admin fees removed for COVID disrupted rail travel on Advance tickets

Monday, 26 October 2020

Administration charge fees removed from rail Advance tickets....

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Speech to Great Northern Conference

Speech to Great Northern Conference

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps' speech at the Great Northern Conference....

Government announces further cash boost for trams

Government announces further cash boost for trams

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Tram services will be protected across the North and Midlands....

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Government steps up plans to keep trade flowing at the end of the transition period

Government steps up plans to keep trade flowing at the end of the transition period

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Government launches plans to keep trade flowing after 1 January 2021....

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Canary Islands, Denmark, Maldives and Mykonos added to travel corridor exempt list

Canary Islands, Denmark, Maldives and Mykonos added to travel corridor exempt list

Wednesday, 21 October 2020

From 4am Sunday 25 October, people arriving in England from the Canary Islands, Denmark, the Maldives and Mykonos will not need to self-isolate....

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“Beyond the crisis”   speech to the aviation industry

“Beyond the crisis” speech to the aviation industry

Monday, 19 October 2020

Talking about the issues, problems and actions taken to counter COVID-19 so far in the aviation sector, plus future plans. ...

Next steps announced to boost road safety and close mobile phone loophole

Next steps announced to boost road safety and close mobile phone loophole

Friday, 16 October 2020

Have your say on making activities like taking photos and playing games on hand-held mobile phones illegal while driving....

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