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Transport Secretary secures major rail supply deal to protect thousands of British Steel jobs

Transport Secretary secures major rail supply deal to protect thousands of British Steel jobs

Monday, 16 June 2025

The contract will see British Steel supplying a minimum of 337,000 tonnes of long and short rail in the UK over the next 5 years. ...

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Oxford businesses to receive goodwill payments for Botley Road disruption

Oxford businesses to receive goodwill payments for Botley Road disruption

Friday, 13 June 2025

Network Rail will write to the affected local businesses that qualify to receive a share of up to £850,000 this week. ...

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Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints

Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Local authorities across England are set to enter into contracts with chargepoint operators, making it easier for everyone to switch to EVs. ...

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Driving innovation – 38,000 jobs on the horizon as pilots of self driving vehicles fast tracked

Driving innovation – 38,000 jobs on the horizon as pilots of self driving vehicles fast tracked

Monday, 09 June 2025

From 2026, self-driving cars without a safety driver could be available for people to book via an app for the first time....

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More than £32 million to resurface roads and build new cycle lanes in the north east and Yorkshire as region hosts UK’s largest women’s cycling race

More than £32 million to resurface roads and build new cycle lanes in the north east and Yorkshire as region hosts UK’s largest women’s cycling race

Thursday, 05 June 2025

Investing in safer roads will encourage more women to cycle, build healthier, stronger communities and help ease pressure on the NHS. ...

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Your chance to try simpler train tickets in Yorkshire and the East Midlands this September

Your chance to try simpler train tickets in Yorkshire and the East Midlands this September

Thursday, 05 June 2025

Up to 4,000 rail passengers can take part in each route of the pay-as-you-go ticketing trials. ...

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New vision for UK ports will propel prosperity in Britain’s coastal communities

New vision for UK ports will propel prosperity in Britain’s coastal communities

Thursday, 05 June 2025

Have your say on the draft revised national policy statement for ports until 29 July 2025....

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Government protects thousands of miles of bus services from being scrapped

Government protects thousands of miles of bus services from being scrapped

Monday, 02 June 2025

Bus Services Bill will give local leaders the power to shape the bus services their communities rely on....

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Redesigned flight paths to deliver quicker, quieter flights and boost growth

Redesigned flight paths to deliver quicker, quieter flights and boost growth

Sunday, 01 June 2025

Modernising our airspace will help to reduce pollution from flying and help pave the way for new technologies like flying taxis....

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Less paperwork, more chargepoints: government cuts red tape to make it easier, quicker and cheaper to switch to EVs

Less paperwork, more chargepoints: government cuts red tape to make it easier, quicker and cheaper to switch to EVs

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Drivers no longer need to submit planning applications to install electric vehicle chargepoints, helping them save up to £1,100 a year. ...

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New dawn for rail as South Western services return to public hands

New dawn for rail as South Western services return to public hands

Saturday, 24 May 2025

Train operators will have to meet rigorous performance standards and earn the right to be called Great British Railways....

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Government teams with parking giants to ensure drivers can use preferred apps in all car parks

Government teams with parking giants to ensure drivers can use preferred apps in all car parks

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

British Parking Association will develop and run the 'national parking platform', providing drivers with a more flexible parking experience. ...

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Train services between Bradford and London more than triple thanks to government funding

Train services between Bradford and London more than triple thanks to government funding

Sunday, 18 May 2025

5 additional train services daily will bring an estimated extra £4 million into the local economy each year. ...

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Boost for British green aviation fuel production to support jobs and lift off emerging industry

Boost for British green aviation fuel production to support jobs and lift off emerging industry

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

New sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) measures will support aviation expansion and meet decarbonisation goals. ...

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New tech to make rail replacement travel more accessible

New tech to make rail replacement travel more accessible

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

Four innovative projects set to share £800,000 to improve accessible information for passengers using rail replacement coaches....

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First HS2 rail tunnel breakthrough completed in Birmingham, as project reaches latest milestone

First HS2 rail tunnel breakthrough completed in Birmingham, as project reaches latest milestone

Friday, 09 May 2025

Longest railway tunnel ever built in West Midlands will help bring £10 billion into the region's economy over the next decade. ...

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Transport Secretary forges landmark deal to progress new Swiss rail link

Transport Secretary forges landmark deal to progress new Swiss rail link

Thursday, 08 May 2025

Direct rail link between UK and Switzerland could boost tourism and grow our economy, while offering a greener option for passengers....

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Full steam ahead: young people take the drivers seat to improve train services and unlock jobs

Full steam ahead: young people take the drivers seat to improve train services and unlock jobs

Tuesday, 06 May 2025

Lowering the train driver age to 18 will help future-proof our railways, support young people in fulfilling careers and boost growth across the countr...

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Government pledges greater growth for the coach sector ahead of National Coach Week

Government pledges greater growth for the coach sector ahead of National Coach Week

Tuesday, 06 May 2025

Local Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood, visits Star Coaches in Batley and celebrates a sector that provides 42,000 jobs in the UK....

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Transport Secretary acts to make thousands of extra driving tests available each month

Transport Secretary acts to make thousands of extra driving tests available each month

Tuesday, 22 April 2025

Further action to reduce waiting times will see thousands of additional tests made available every month....

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Thousands of miles of roadworks lifted ahead of Easter as drivers set to be £500 better off

Thousands of miles of roadworks lifted ahead of Easter as drivers set to be £500 better off

Tuesday, 15 April 2025

We are tackling the real problems that drivers face by lifting miles of roadworks and cracking down on disruptive streetworks. ...

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Secretary of State for Transport's vision for transport

Secretary of State for Transport's vision for transport

Friday, 11 April 2025

The Secretary of State for Transport talks about her vision for a transport system that works for everyone....

Leisure travel tops charts for reasons people choose rail

Leisure travel tops charts for reasons people choose rail

Tuesday, 08 April 2025

The railway network connects people across the country, fuelling business, growth and opportunity....

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Government invests nearly £38 million to bring 319 new green buses to communities across England

Government invests nearly £38 million to bring 319 new green buses to communities across England

Monday, 07 April 2025

Funding will make bus travel cleaner and more affordable for passengers, while helping the UK to meet its zero emissions goals. ...

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Passenger experience put first in multimillion pound competition driving rail innovation

Passenger experience put first in multimillion pound competition driving rail innovation

Sunday, 06 April 2025

The First of a Kind competition boosts innovation on the railways, improving passenger experience through cutting-edge technology....

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Backing British business: Prime Minister unveils plan to support carmakers

Backing British business: Prime Minister unveils plan to support carmakers

Saturday, 05 April 2025

The Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate will be changed to make it easier for industry to upgrade to make electric vehicles....

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Over £20 million to help drones and flying taxis take to UK skies

Over £20 million to help drones and flying taxis take to UK skies

Monday, 31 March 2025

We want the UK to have an advanced aviation ecosystem where everyone can benefit from new technology while tackling emissions. ...

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Minister and cricketers face off in ‘Battle of the Buses’, as government pledges to get buses back on track through new bill

Minister and cricketers face off in ‘Battle of the Buses’, as government pledges to get buses back on track through new bill

Wednesday, 26 March 2025

We're determined to ensure our bus services stay safe, inclusive and comfortable for all passengers. ...

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Kevin Rooney announced as new Senior Traffic Commissioner

Kevin Rooney announced as new Senior Traffic Commissioner

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

Secretary of State for Transport appoints Kevin Rooney as the new Senior Traffic Commissioner....

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East West Rail services planned to begin this year as Chiltern Railways named operator

East West Rail services planned to begin this year as Chiltern Railways named operator

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

This milestone will unlock the potential of the Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor and provide greater connectivity across the region....

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