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Demand from England and Wales to restore Beeching lines as deadline for proposals closes

Demand from England and Wales to restore Beeching lines as deadline for proposals closes

Monday, 29 June 2020

Fund will help to develop proposals to build or reopen railway lines and stations....

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£15 million boost to bring better rail journeys to the North East

£15 million boost to bring better rail journeys to the North East

Sunday, 28 June 2020

New and existing stations in North East will benefit from multi-million pound investment....

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UK government and UN commit to protect seafarers and help stabilise global shipping market

UK government and UN commit to protect seafarers and help stabilise global shipping market

Thursday, 25 June 2020

UK will hold first summit to address the impact of coronavirus on shipping crew changes....

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Thousands of hours in delays to be saved as UK’s first mainline digital railway introduced

Thousands of hours in delays to be saved as UK’s first mainline digital railway introduced

Monday, 22 June 2020

East Coast Main Line set to become Britain's first mainline digital rail link thanks to £350 million of new investment....

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New tech to tackle leaves on the line and de ice platforms set to revolutionise British rail travel

New tech to tackle leaves on the line and de ice platforms set to revolutionise British rail travel

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

National competition awards £9.4 million funding to innovative projects that will make railways cleaner, greener and more passenger-friendly....

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HS2 minister starts roundtables on integrated rail plan

HS2 minister starts roundtables on integrated rail plan

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Roundtable meetings with industry officials will discuss the integrated rail plan....

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New rules on face coverings coming in on Monday will help keep passengers safe

New rules on face coverings coming in on Monday will help keep passengers safe

Friday, 12 June 2020

Passengers who don't follow the new rules on face coverings will not be allowed to travel on public transport....

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Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 12 June 2020

Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 12 June 2020

Friday, 12 June 2020

From Monday 15 June 2020 passengers will need to wear a face covering to use public transport....

Government publishes aviation COVID 19 guidance

Government publishes aviation COVID 19 guidance

Thursday, 11 June 2020

Coronavirus guidance for aviation operators and safer air travel guidance for passengers....

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New powers for councils to keep cyclists safe

New powers for councils to keep cyclists safe

Tuesday, 09 June 2020

Local authorities will be given new tools to support cyclists to create a greener and more resilient transport network....

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Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport

Face coverings to become mandatory on public transport

Thursday, 04 June 2020

From 15 June, face coverings will be required while using public transport in England....

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Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 4 June 2020

Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 4 June 2020

Thursday, 04 June 2020

Face coverings will be required on public transport from 15 June 2020....

Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 23 May 2020

Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 23 May 2020

Saturday, 23 May 2020

Further funding to protect and increase transport services, level up infrastructure and regenerate local economies after the coronavirus (COVID-19) ou...

Transport Secretary announces new measures to “keep passengers safe now and level up for the future”

Transport Secretary announces new measures to “keep passengers safe now and level up for the future”

Saturday, 23 May 2020

Funding to protect and increase transport services, level up infrastructure and regenerate local economies after the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak....

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Independent Construction Commissioner to oversee HS2 Phase 2a route

Independent Construction Commissioner to oversee HS2 Phase 2a route

Tuesday, 19 May 2020

Role extended to improve engagement with communities, businesses and individuals in Phase 2a of the project....

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Government invests £35 million to protect critical freight routes

Government invests £35 million to protect critical freight routes

Monday, 18 May 2020

Ensuring there is enough freight capacity to prevent disruption to the flow of critical goods, such as food and medical supplies....

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Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 14 May 2020

Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 14 May 2020

Thursday, 14 May 2020

Describing how the time during lockdown has been used to fix and upgrade road and rail infrastructure, including plans to help the economy bounce back...

Multi billion pound road and railway investment to put nation on path to recovery?

Multi billion pound road and railway investment to put nation on path to recovery?

Thursday, 14 May 2020

Infrastructure upgrades will mean smoother and safer journeys with better connections....

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New guidance published to ensure transport network is safe for those who need to use it

New guidance published to ensure transport network is safe for those who need to use it

Tuesday, 12 May 2020

Guidance for safer travel and safer transport operations during the next phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic....

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Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 9 May 2020

Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 9 May 2020

Saturday, 09 May 2020

Announcing a £2 billion package to support active travel to help the country emerge from coronavirus crisis....

£2 billion package to create new era for cycling and walking

£2 billion package to create new era for cycling and walking

Saturday, 09 May 2020

Alternative ways to travel, such as walking and cycling, could relieve the pressure on public transport....

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We will meet again: government honours VE Day with UK first ever skytyping display

We will meet again: government honours VE Day with UK first ever skytyping display

Thursday, 07 May 2020

‘We Will Meet Again’ and ‘Thank You’ messages commemorate those who served during World War 2 and thank those working on the frontline during the coro...

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Government to safeguard vital Great Britain Northern Ireland air links

Government to safeguard vital Great Britain Northern Ireland air links

Friday, 01 May 2020

Investment will protect air passenger flights for important routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland...

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Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 24 April 2020

Transport Secretary's statement on coronavirus (COVID 19): 24 April 2020

Friday, 24 April 2020

Announcing measures to ensure transport boosts the national response to COVID-19 and paying tribute to the transport workers who have kept vital freig...

Vital routes for supplies and people kept open through coronavirus support package

Vital routes for supplies and people kept open through coronavirus support package

Friday, 24 April 2020

Action will protect the transport links the country relies on....

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Emergency fund of up to £10.5 million to support lifeline transport links to the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly

Emergency fund of up to £10.5 million to support lifeline transport links to the Isle of Wight and the Isles of Scilly

Friday, 24 April 2020

Government funds will maintain vital transport links to the mainland....

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£17 million government package to protect freight routes to Northern Ireland

£17 million government package to protect freight routes to Northern Ireland

Friday, 24 April 2020

Funding to safeguard ferry routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland during COVID-19 outbreak....

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Government takes further action to support bus and lorry drivers who are keeping the country moving

Government takes further action to support bus and lorry drivers who are keeping the country moving

Friday, 17 April 2020

Temporary change applies to drivers whose licences are due to expire or have expired since 1 January 2020....

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NATS eligible for funding of up to £92 million to maintain services

NATS eligible for funding of up to £92 million to maintain services

Thursday, 16 April 2020

£1.1 billion support package for air navigation service providers across Europe affected by COVID-19 events....

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Government provides construction sector certainty by confirming 'Notice to proceed' on High Speed 2

Government provides construction sector certainty by confirming 'Notice to proceed' on High Speed 2

Wednesday, 15 April 2020

HS2 Ltd today marks next step for the project, issuing ‘Notice to proceed’ on Britain’s new railway....

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