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Supercharging the future of driving this #WorldEVDay

Supercharging the future of driving this #WorldEVDay

Tuesday, 08 September 2020

Government announces ambitious plans on World Electric Vehicle Day. ...

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Islands policy introduced to travel corridors

Islands policy introduced to travel corridors

Sunday, 06 September 2020

People arriving in England from Crete, Lesvos, Mykonos, Santorini, Serifos, Tinos or Zakynthos from 4am Wednesday 9 September will need to self-isolat...

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Greater voice for rail passengers in new collaboration between government and East Midlands transport leaders

Greater voice for rail passengers in new collaboration between government and East Midlands transport leaders

Wednesday, 02 September 2020

New collaboration will deliver improved service for East Midlands rail passengers. ...

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No changes to travel corridor list

No changes to travel corridor list

Wednesday, 02 September 2020

People should check latest government advice before travelling....

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Transport Secretary announces plans to make pavements accessible for all

Transport Secretary announces plans to make pavements accessible for all

Sunday, 30 August 2020

Government launches consultation on pavement parking....

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Government accelerating pothole mapping project to support motorists and cyclists ahead of school return

Government accelerating pothole mapping project to support motorists and cyclists ahead of school return

Thursday, 27 August 2020

An audit into the mapping of potholes driven by data from on-road businesses has been launched....

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Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Jamaica to be removed from travel corridors list

Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Jamaica to be removed from travel corridors list

Wednesday, 26 August 2020

People arriving in England from these destinations from 4am Saturday 29 August will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks....

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Transport Secretary launches new Acceleration Unit to speed up transport infrastructure projects and build back better from COVID 19

Transport Secretary launches new Acceleration Unit to speed up transport infrastructure projects and build back better from COVID 19

Thursday, 20 August 2020

New unit will boost the delivery times of major transport projects as new funding is announced....

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Multi million boost from UK government for Welsh railways to level up infrastructure and improve journeys for passengers

Multi million boost from UK government for Welsh railways to level up infrastructure and improve journeys for passengers

Thursday, 20 August 2020

Passenger journeys in Wales set to improve thanks to new funding....

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Croatia, Trinidad and Tobago and Austria to be removed from travel corridors list

Croatia, Trinidad and Tobago and Austria to be removed from travel corridors list

Wednesday, 19 August 2020

People arriving in England from these destinations from 4am Saturday 22 August will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks....

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France, the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks and Caicos Islands and Aruba to be removed from travel corridors list

France, the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks and Caicos Islands and Aruba to be removed from travel corridors list

Wednesday, 12 August 2020

People arriving in England from these destinations from 4am Saturday 15 August will need to self-isolate for 2 weeks....

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Government extends coronavirus support for buses and trams, total funding tops £700 million

Government extends coronavirus support for buses and trams, total funding tops £700 million

Friday, 07 August 2020

Bus and tram services in England to receive extra support worth up to £256 million....

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Andorra, Belgium and The Bahamas to be removed from travel corridors list

Andorra, Belgium and The Bahamas to be removed from travel corridors list

Wednesday, 05 August 2020

Brunei and Malaysia will be added to the travel corridors list....

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Rail passengers see major service boost with new £40 million Stevenage station platform

Rail passengers see major service boost with new £40 million Stevenage station platform

Monday, 03 August 2020

Passengers to benefit from a £40 million investment in Stevenage train station....

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Luxembourg removed from list of travel exemptions for the whole of the UK following data showing a significant change in confirmed cases

Luxembourg removed from list of travel exemptions for the whole of the UK following data showing a significant change in confirmed cases

Thursday, 30 July 2020

If you arrive in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland from Luxembourg on or after 31 July 2020 you will need to self-isolate....

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Spain removed from travel corridors exemption list

Spain removed from travel corridors exemption list

Saturday, 25 July 2020

If you arrive in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland from Spain on or after 26 July 2020 you will need to self-isolate....

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Update: travel corridors

Update: travel corridors

Friday, 24 July 2020

From Tuesday 28 July 2020, passengers will not need to self-isolate when arriving in England from Estonia, Latvia, Slovakia, Slovenia and St Vincent a...

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£200,000 boost for better mobile connections on rail network

£200,000 boost for better mobile connections on rail network

Thursday, 23 July 2020

New funding for antenna prototype will help avoid internet blackouts on train journeys....

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£589 million to kickstart rail upgrades across the north

£589 million to kickstart rail upgrades across the north

Wednesday, 22 July 2020

Investment announced alongside establishment of a new Northern Transport Acceleration Council....

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Major Birmingham University station upgrade will boost economy and improve journeys for passengers

Major Birmingham University station upgrade will boost economy and improve journeys for passengers

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Birmingham's University rail station is set for redevelopment in time for the 2022 Commonwealth Games....

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Dipesh J Shah OBE announced as new Highways England chair

Dipesh J Shah OBE announced as new Highways England chair

Tuesday, 21 July 2020

A new chair has been appointed to Highways England who will be responsible for the delivery of RIS2....

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New standards to improve safety for taxi and private hire vehicle passengers

New standards to improve safety for taxi and private hire vehicle passengers

Monday, 20 July 2020

New standards for taxi and private hire vehicles sector will protect passengers....

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Boost to passengers as government bolsters ATOL scheme

Boost to passengers as government bolsters ATOL scheme

Friday, 17 July 2020

More protection for passengers following government move to protect refund credit notes....

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Government bans old coach, bus and lorry tyres from roads in new measures to improve road safety

Government bans old coach, bus and lorry tyres from roads in new measures to improve road safety

Wednesday, 15 July 2020

Tyres aged 10 years and older will be banned....

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New board members to strengthen oversight of HS2 as it enters next phase of delivery

New board members to strengthen oversight of HS2 as it enters next phase of delivery

Wednesday, 15 July 2020

Elaine Holt, Ian King and Tom Harris appointed to new HS2 board....

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New international commitment to improve seafarers' rights

New international commitment to improve seafarers' rights

Thursday, 09 July 2020

A joint commitment at the International Maritime Summit will recognise seafarers as key workers....

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On the road to a sustainable future: Net Zero Transport Board paves the way for a green recovery

On the road to a sustainable future: Net Zero Transport Board paves the way for a green recovery

Wednesday, 08 July 2020

Industry leaders meet to ensure joined up approach to tackling transport decarbonisation, alongside launch of public consultation....

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Self isolation lifted for lower risk countries in time for holidays this summer

Self isolation lifted for lower risk countries in time for holidays this summer

Friday, 03 July 2020

From 10 July 2020 you will be able to travel to many countries without having to self-isolate on return to England....

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Rental e scooter trials to be allowed from this weekend

Rental e scooter trials to be allowed from this weekend

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

Users will have chance to test their benefits while government assesses impact on public spaces and the environment....

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Regions across England to benefit from transport funding boost

Regions across England to benefit from transport funding boost

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

English regions to get major investment in roads and rail....

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