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UK airlines to save millions as navigation charges deferred

UK airlines to save millions as navigation charges deferred

Wednesday, 08 April 2020

Charges for air navigation services in European airspace deferred for up to 14 months....

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Transport Secretary: continue to follow government guidelines on travel despite warm weather

Transport Secretary: continue to follow government guidelines on travel despite warm weather

Friday, 03 April 2020

With warm weather this weekend people may feel tempted to head out more, but please stick to government guidance. You are saving lives by staying at h...

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Almost £400 million to keep England’s buses running

Almost £400 million to keep England’s buses running

Thursday, 02 April 2020

Greater funding to keep bus routes running during the coronavirus pandemic. ...

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Critical rail services protected in new deals for GWR and Southeastern

Critical rail services protected in new deals for GWR and Southeastern

Monday, 30 March 2020

Vital connections between the South of England and Wales ensured during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak....

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Government ensures ticket refunds and protects services for passengers with rail emergency measures

Government ensures ticket refunds and protects services for passengers with rail emergency measures

Monday, 23 March 2020

We're supporting train operators to make sure our railways stay open for key workers during the coronavirus outbreak....

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Reduced rail timetable agreed to protect train services and staff

Reduced rail timetable agreed to protect train services and staff

Friday, 20 March 2020

Government has worked with rail operators to agree a reduction in rail service levels to help tackle the spread of COVID-19....

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Government and airlines working to get British passengers affected by Coronavirus back to the UK

Government and airlines working to get British passengers affected by Coronavirus back to the UK

Wednesday, 18 March 2020

British tourists abroad should check the website of their travel provider and Foreign Office travel advice for the latest information....

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New transport tech to be tested in biggest shake up of laws in a generation

New transport tech to be tested in biggest shake up of laws in a generation

Monday, 16 March 2020

Making journeys easier, smarter and greener with new technology....

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Update on the infrastructure grants schemes

Update on the infrastructure grants schemes

Thursday, 12 March 2020

Electric vehicle homecharge, workplace charging and on-street residential chargepoint scheme confirmed for another year....

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Action plan announced to boost smart motorway safety

Action plan announced to boost smart motorway safety

Thursday, 12 March 2020

Transport Secretary sets out 18 point package of measures to improve safety and public confidence....

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Speech for Airport Operators Association annual dinner

Speech for Airport Operators Association annual dinner

Thursday, 12 March 2020

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps talks at the AOA annual dinner about the present challenges facing the aviation industry....

Alexa, tell me about electric vehicles: Go Ultra Low app launches

Alexa, tell me about electric vehicles: Go Ultra Low app launches

Friday, 06 March 2020

New app will answer your questions about electric vehicles....

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Northern franchise enters new future

Northern franchise enters new future

Sunday, 01 March 2020

The government to rebuild passenger confidence as it takes over running services across the Northern rail network....

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Government to improve road journeys across the country with £93 million investment and cutting edge transport tech

Government to improve road journeys across the country with £93 million investment and cutting edge transport tech

Friday, 28 February 2020

Investment to target current pinch points on local roads....

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£20 million to connect communities across the country with new railway stations

£20 million to connect communities across the country with new railway stations

Friday, 28 February 2020

New stations to improve links between communities and unlock economic growth....

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Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2

Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2

Thursday, 27 February 2020

New HS2 minister Andrew Stephenson sets out determination to bring change to how the project is delivered....

Rail stations across Great Britain receive £20 million funding boost for accessibility improvements

Rail stations across Great Britain receive £20 million funding boost for accessibility improvements

Wednesday, 26 February 2020

New lifts, accessible toilets and customer information screens to improve passenger experience....

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Progress on accessibility as campaign launches to improve disabled passengers’ journeys

Progress on accessibility as campaign launches to improve disabled passengers’ journeys

Tuesday, 25 February 2020

The ‘it’s everyone’s journey’ campaign looks to increase awareness about making transport more inclusive....

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Longer trains and more seats for passengers across the Midlands

Longer trains and more seats for passengers across the Midlands

Monday, 24 February 2020

CrossCountry passengers to benefit from £2.5 million in new government funding....

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One of the oldest Search and Rescue teams in the UK among winners of vital £1 million funding boost

One of the oldest Search and Rescue teams in the UK among winners of vital £1 million funding boost

Thursday, 20 February 2020

Grants to fund lifeboats and kit for volunteer search teams....

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Pivotal THINK! campaign calls on young men to step in and stop their mates from drink driving

Pivotal THINK! campaign calls on young men to step in and stop their mates from drink driving

Tuesday, 18 February 2020

Young men are over-represented in alcohol-related deaths and serious injuries on the road. Intervention can help save lives....

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£17 million to make journeys in West Sussex quicker and greener

£17 million to make journeys in West Sussex quicker and greener

Tuesday, 18 February 2020

A2300 improvement scheme to cut congestion and support growth....

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Moveable barrier to keep Kent’s road network moving

Moveable barrier to keep Kent’s road network moving

Monday, 17 February 2020

State-of-the-art technology will be able to be deployed quickly, simply and safely....

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Investment in tech to tackle traffic

Investment in tech to tackle traffic

Friday, 14 February 2020

Funding to promote trial projects to reduce congestion....

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A new chapter for northern transport

A new chapter for northern transport

Friday, 14 February 2020

The Transport Secretary sets out his vision for the future of transport in the north of England at the Transport for the North summit in Manchester....

£2 million new funding allocated to support local airfields

£2 million new funding allocated to support local airfields

Thursday, 13 February 2020

Airfield development fund launches in spring to increase support for airfield owners, operators, local councils and associated businesses....

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West Midlands Trains must invest £20 million after poor performance and delays

West Midlands Trains must invest £20 million after poor performance and delays

Sunday, 09 February 2020

The additional funding will be invested in timetable improvements, recruiting new train drivers and offering passengers compensation for poor service....

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Every child in England to be offered cycle training

Every child in England to be offered cycle training

Friday, 07 February 2020

Significant expansion of Bikeability training programme....

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Celebrating Maritime 2050 one year on

Celebrating Maritime 2050 one year on

Thursday, 06 February 2020

Speech delivered by Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani in the Houses of Parliament on 3 February 2020, one year on from the launch of Maritime 2050....

100 years of maritime history and opportunities for 2020

100 years of maritime history and opportunities for 2020

Thursday, 06 February 2020

Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani's keynote speech at the UK Chamber of Shipping Annual Dinner on 3 February 2020....

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