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Marvel legends assemble to inspire next generation of engineering super heroes!

Marvel legends assemble to inspire next generation of engineering super heroes!

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

Marvel joins campaign to encourage young people from different backgrounds to consider a career in engineering....

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New cyber security standard for self driving vehicles

New cyber security standard for self driving vehicles

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

New cyber security standard for developing self-driving car technology released....

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Department of Transport responds to European Commission contingency action plan

Department of Transport responds to European Commission contingency action plan

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

The Department for Transport response to the European Commission 'no-deal' contingency action plan....

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Bournemouth and Preston in the running for major transport funding

Bournemouth and Preston in the running for major transport funding

Monday, 17 December 2018

Preston and Bournemouth to join 10 other cities shortlisted for the Transforming Cities Fund....

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UK aviation industry set to prosper as UK prepares to leave the EU

UK aviation industry set to prosper as UK prepares to leave the EU

Monday, 17 December 2018

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to sign new bilateral deal with Switzerland and the government's aviation strategy green paper is launched today....

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Delay Repay 15 goes live for northern passengers

Delay Repay 15 goes live for northern passengers

Monday, 17 December 2018

Delay Repay 15 scheme ensures rail passengers can claim compensation quickly and easily....

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Government funded electric car chargepoints to be smart by July 2019

Government funded electric car chargepoints to be smart by July 2019

Friday, 14 December 2018

Electric vehicle chargepoints to use innovative ‘smart’ technology....

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THINK! Campaign urges young men to stop their friends drink driving

THINK! Campaign urges young men to stop their friends drink driving

Friday, 14 December 2018

Christmas THINK! road safety campaign released....

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LEGO Engineers of the Future celebrated at Parliament

LEGO Engineers of the Future celebrated at Parliament

Wednesday, 12 December 2018

School children recognised for award-winning projects at event marking LEGO Education support for the Year of Engineering....

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Transport Secretary and Aviation Minister meet leading UK airlines and airports

Transport Secretary and Aviation Minister meet leading UK airlines and airports

Tuesday, 11 December 2018

The Transport Secretary and Baroness Sugg last week held a roundtable with senior representatives from the UK's aviation sector....

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Secretary of State for Transport meets leaders from the haulage and logistics sector

Secretary of State for Transport meets leaders from the haulage and logistics sector

Friday, 07 December 2018

Transport Minister and Secretary of State for Transport host meeting at 10 Downing Street....

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New aviation passenger charter to improve flying experience

New aviation passenger charter to improve flying experience

Friday, 07 December 2018

Charter will promote best practice ensuring improvements for passengers throughout their journey....

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A withdrawal agreement that keeps Britain moving

A withdrawal agreement that keeps Britain moving

Wednesday, 05 December 2018

The Secretary of State for Transport visited Birmingham Airport today to set out why he is supporting the Prime Minister's withdrawal agreement....

Transatlantic flight guarantee as UK and Canada agree new air arrangement

Transatlantic flight guarantee as UK and Canada agree new air arrangement

Friday, 30 November 2018

Planes flying from the UK will continue to enjoy the same access they currently have....

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New partnership with Muscular Dystrophy UK to improve journeys for disabled road users

New partnership with Muscular Dystrophy UK to improve journeys for disabled road users

Thursday, 29 November 2018

Changing Places accessible toilets to be brought to the majority of motorway service areas — making journeys easier for disabled people across England...

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UK and US agree new open skies arrangements

UK and US agree new open skies arrangements

Wednesday, 28 November 2018

‘Open skies’ air services arrangement agreed....

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New Traffic Commissioner appointed for Scotland

New Traffic Commissioner appointed for Scotland

Monday, 26 November 2018

Claire Gilmore to replace, in February 2019, Joan Aitken as the Traffic Commissioner for Scotland....

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Transport Secretary announces new flights between Cornwall and Heathrow

Transport Secretary announces new flights between Cornwall and Heathrow

Thursday, 22 November 2018

Potential for over 170,000 passengers to travel on the new route every year....

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Bold new measures to keep people safe on the roads

Bold new measures to keep people safe on the roads

Thursday, 22 November 2018

Measures to combat road rage, encourage more mutual respect between road users and protect the vulnerable released in 2 year action plan to improve ro...

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National celebration of engineering held at Westminster Abbey

National celebration of engineering held at Westminster Abbey

Thursday, 22 November 2018

Multi-faith service brought together industry, government and schoolchildren to mark the Year of Engineering and inspire the next generation....

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Apple set to inspire thousands of young people across the UK for the Year of Engineering

Apple set to inspire thousands of young people across the UK for the Year of Engineering

Wednesday, 21 November 2018

Students in Cardiff and London go behind the scenes with Apple as the tech giant kicks off its Year of Engineering Field Trips...

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Facebook backs government campaign to inspire innovators and engineers of the future

Facebook backs government campaign to inspire innovators and engineers of the future

Friday, 16 November 2018

Facebook announces support for the Year of Engineering as part of its commitment to investing in UK engineering ....

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Rail Minister backs 'life changing' community rail projects

Rail Minister backs 'life changing' community rail projects

Friday, 16 November 2018

2018 Community Rail Strategy released....

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Ambitious transport programme is fundamental to the Northern Powerhouse

Ambitious transport programme is fundamental to the Northern Powerhouse

Thursday, 15 November 2018

Sustained investment key to building a lasting legacy, says Chris Grayling at Northern Transport conference....

Thousands of jobs linked to new Manchester Airport road

Thousands of jobs linked to new Manchester Airport road

Thursday, 15 November 2018

A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road completed and opened....

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Innovative firms capitalise on emerging technologies

Innovative firms capitalise on emerging technologies

Wednesday, 07 November 2018

Jo Johnson hosts meeting of tech start-ups....

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Government’s ‘cast iron’ commitment to Cumbria’s roads

Government’s ‘cast iron’ commitment to Cumbria’s roads

Friday, 02 November 2018

Major investment to make better journeys in Cumbria and consultation regarding congestion and safety on the A595 link near Whitehaven launched....

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Airports are key to Britain’s future prosperity

Airports are key to Britain’s future prosperity

Thursday, 01 November 2018

Chris Grayling highlights the important role airports play in forging international connections - showing Britain is open to the world....

Clean maritime revolution starts voyage

Clean maritime revolution starts voyage

Wednesday, 31 October 2018

First meeting of the clean maritime council who will make the plan for a zero emissions UK maritime sector....

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Milestone for multibillion pound project as apprentices meet Minister for London

Milestone for multibillion pound project as apprentices meet Minister for London

Wednesday, 31 October 2018

Minister Jo Johnson visits £9 billion Battersea Power Station regeneration project and Northern Line extension to celebrate boost for business in the ...

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