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New drone safety partnership with business launched as government sets out plans to limit drone misuse

New drone safety partnership with business launched as government sets out plans to limit drone misuse

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Legislation coming into force next month to extend airport ‘no-fly’ zones and partnership announced with Jessops to raise awareness of responsible dro...

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Transport Secretary announces £22 million investment in Plymouth link road

Transport Secretary announces £22 million investment in Plymouth link road

Friday, 15 February 2019

Scheme will provide vital extra capacity on Plymouth’s road network and help cut journey times....

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Grayling announces new Dawlish sea wall as part of £2 billion investment in south west

Grayling announces new Dawlish sea wall as part of £2 billion investment in south west

Friday, 15 February 2019

Government has published a report outlining funding to transform connectivity throughout the south-west region....

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UK Transport Secretary continues to fund direct flights between City of Derry Airport and London

UK Transport Secretary continues to fund direct flights between City of Derry Airport and London

Thursday, 14 February 2019

Subsidy for direct flights between City of Derry Airport and London Stansted confirmed to continue to May 2021....

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Significant progress on better rail deal for football fans

Significant progress on better rail deal for football fans

Thursday, 14 February 2019

Agreement would create a package of measures aimed at improving the railways for all users on match days....

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New guidance on taxi licensing to protect passengers

New guidance on taxi licensing to protect passengers

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Rules would make sure that drivers are fit to carry passengers....

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Building a more liveable and sustainable world of transport

Building a more liveable and sustainable world of transport

Tuesday, 12 February 2019

Speaking at the Smart Transport conference Jesse Norman MP discusses the future connected challenges of transport plus environmentally focused schemes...

Rail Minister reiterates northern benefits of HS2

Rail Minister reiterates northern benefits of HS2

Monday, 11 February 2019

Programme already supports 7,000 jobs and over 2,000 businesses have HS2 contracts....

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Potential of light rail schemes hailed for future urban travel

Potential of light rail schemes hailed for future urban travel

Thursday, 07 February 2019

Call for evidence launched to seek views on the potential for new light rail and other rapid transit solutions in English towns and cities....

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Passenger views sought on bid to extend pay as you go on rail network

Passenger views sought on bid to extend pay as you go on rail network

Thursday, 07 February 2019

Smart ticketing offers simpler fares, fairer deals and less confusion for passengers....

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£48 million funding to drive down bus emissions across the UK

£48 million funding to drive down bus emissions across the UK

Wednesday, 06 February 2019

Bus commuters to benefit from funding of 263 new ultra low emission buses....

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Government moves forward on advanced trials for self driving vehicles

Government moves forward on advanced trials for self driving vehicles

Wednesday, 06 February 2019

A process is being developed to support advanced trials of automated vehicles....

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Buses that build a better society

Buses that build a better society

Wednesday, 06 February 2019

Minister Nusrat Ghani describes the steps being taken to ensure the bus network serves people’s transport needs and helps them meet 21st Century chall...

Thousands of green taxis to benefit from new chargepoints

Thousands of green taxis to benefit from new chargepoints

Tuesday, 05 February 2019

New chargepoints will support a shift towards cleaner, greener transport....

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A Burkean moment for transport

A Burkean moment for transport

Friday, 01 February 2019

Jesse Norman explains how transport is at a Burkean moment with new technologies and that we must build a consensus that can sustain itself over time....

Technological trials to help future proof roads

Technological trials to help future proof roads

Thursday, 31 January 2019

Government to provide £23 million for research and trials on new surface materials or pothole repair techniques....

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Carbon cutting rail schemes share in multi million pound government funding boost

Carbon cutting rail schemes share in multi million pound government funding boost

Thursday, 31 January 2019

Competition, focusing on innovative schemes that can cut the carbon footprint of the UK’s railways, gives funding to 5 projects....

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Boosting diversity in the maritime industry

Boosting diversity in the maritime industry

Monday, 28 January 2019

Closing the Maritime 2050 strategy event, Nusrat Ghani explains how government and industry can work together to ensure maritime sector careers are op...

Working together for a thriving maritime sector

Working together for a thriving maritime sector

Monday, 28 January 2019

Speaking at the Maritime 2050 strategy launch, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling describes how the UK can lead the charge in emerging maritime techno...

Swiss haulage agreement

Swiss haulage agreement

Friday, 25 January 2019

Agreement relates to UK hauliers and commercial bus drivers....

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Grayling and Burnham hail Greater Manchester tram network as model for new opportunities

Grayling and Burnham hail Greater Manchester tram network as model for new opportunities

Friday, 25 January 2019

Plans could see the Metrolink tram network expanded and greater local control of transport....

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Securing HS2 for the Midlands and north

Securing HS2 for the Midlands and north

Thursday, 24 January 2019

Describes the progress HS2 is making and how it will benefit the whole country....

UK to lead charge in emerging maritime technology

UK to lead charge in emerging maritime technology

Thursday, 24 January 2019

Maritime 2050 strategy outlines proposals to keep the maritime industry in the UK flourishing....

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Hundreds of secure stations keeping passengers safe

Hundreds of secure stations keeping passengers safe

Monday, 21 January 2019

Secure stations setting the standard in reducing crime, safeguarding vulnerable people and ensuring safer journeys for passengers....

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Let’s get digital – new online system to cut Blue Badge application time

Let’s get digital – new online system to cut Blue Badge application time

Monday, 14 January 2019

New service means applicants can complete the entire process online....

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Changes to UK aviation security

Changes to UK aviation security

Wednesday, 09 January 2019

Large phones, laptops and tablets are now allowed in the cabin on flights to the UK....

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New police powers to tackle illegal use of drones

New police powers to tackle illegal use of drones

Monday, 07 January 2019

New legislation will give police officers the power to land drones, search premises and seize drones and will require users to produce the proper docu...

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Grayling slashes rail fares for a generation of rail passengers

Grayling slashes rail fares for a generation of rail passengers

Wednesday, 02 January 2019

New railcard extending child fares for 16 and 17 year olds announced....

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Commuting by bike to become easier in new year following funding boost

Commuting by bike to become easier in new year following funding boost

Saturday, 29 December 2018

Funding boost will make commuting by bike easier in 2019....

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Rescue heroes given £1 million for life saving equipment

Rescue heroes given £1 million for life saving equipment

Sunday, 23 December 2018

Successful bidders of the rescue boat grant fund revealed....

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