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Government backs small businesses in transport sector

Government backs small businesses in transport sector

Saturday, 02 December 2017

New innovation funding announced as firms celebrate Small Business Saturday....

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Transport investment in the north

Transport investment in the north

Friday, 01 December 2017

Rail Minister Paul Maynard’s address to the North of England Transport Summit at Royal Armouries, Leeds....

Strategic vision for rail

Strategic vision for rail

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Setting out a vision for our railways, including a new way of operating train and track and changes to the franchising system....

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Better journeys for South Eastern rail passengers

Better journeys for South Eastern rail passengers

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Competition to run the South Eastern rail franchise announced....

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The future of the Great Western franchise

The future of the Great Western franchise

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Have your say on how the Great Western railway should operate. ...

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Ian Baulch Jones has been appointed as non?executive director at DVSA

Ian Baulch Jones has been appointed as non?executive director at DVSA

Monday, 27 November 2017

Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has appointed Ian Baulch-Jones as a new non-executive director to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)....

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New powers for police to address illegal and unsafe use of drones

New powers for police to address illegal and unsafe use of drones

Sunday, 26 November 2017

New safety laws to help put the UK at the forefront of drone technology development....

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£30 million to improve road safety for communities along HS2 route

£30 million to improve road safety for communities along HS2 route

Friday, 24 November 2017

Fund allocations to improve cycle and road safety confirmed today as part of National Road Safety Week....

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New THINK! road safety campaign launched to help cut child deaths

New THINK! road safety campaign launched to help cut child deaths

Friday, 24 November 2017

New road safety resources released to help teachers and schools highlight the dangers of the road....

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Office of Rail and Road's role in improving travel for disabled passengers

Office of Rail and Road's role in improving travel for disabled passengers

Friday, 17 November 2017

Rail Minister Paul Maynard calls for action to make our railways better for everyone....

North set to become first region in country to get new transport powers from government

North set to become first region in country to get new transport powers from government

Thursday, 16 November 2017

Pioneering legislation will transform transport across the North of England, underlining the government's commitment to the Northern Powerhouse....

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Government announces landmark campaign to inspire next generation of engineers

Government announces landmark campaign to inspire next generation of engineers

Thursday, 16 November 2017

The Year of Engineering will see government and industry offer young people across the UK a million direct experiences of engineering in a major push ...

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Government fully committed to Operation Stack solution

Government fully committed to Operation Stack solution

Wednesday, 15 November 2017

Government is no longer defending a judicial review over a planned lorry park near the M20 in Kent. ...

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Lifeboat charities receive £1 million to boost search and rescue efforts

Lifeboat charities receive £1 million to boost search and rescue efforts

Tuesday, 07 November 2017

Water rescue charities receive funding for rescue equipment to keep UK rivers and seas safe....

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Getting ready for the automated car revolution

Getting ready for the automated car revolution

Monday, 06 November 2017

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling outlines progress with autonomous car technologies, and why insurance is important to market growth....

Community rail stations of the future to be shaped by new blueprint for success

Community rail stations of the future to be shaped by new blueprint for success

Monday, 06 November 2017

Have your say on a new strategy to expand the community rail scheme across England and Wales....

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New Government Envoy for the Year of Engineering announced

New Government Envoy for the Year of Engineering announced

Monday, 06 November 2017

Stephen Metcalfe MP will drive cross-government support for the campaign, which aims to tackle the engineering skills gap....

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Transport Secretary visits leading manufacturers in Northern Ireland

Transport Secretary visits leading manufacturers in Northern Ireland

Thursday, 02 November 2017

Wrightbus Ltd of Ballymena are a leading manufacturer of low emission buses....

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HS2 train building to pave way for new era of British jobs

HS2 train building to pave way for new era of British jobs

Wednesday, 01 November 2017

Shortlisted bidders for the contract to build new HS2 trains must deliver jobs and skills in Britain....

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Sustainable growth at heart of future strategy for UK aviation

Sustainable growth at heart of future strategy for UK aviation

Monday, 30 October 2017

Chris Grayling discusses progress with Heathrow expansion and changes to airspace management at the Airports Operators Association (AOA) conference....

Top LA directors show dangers of using mobiles while driving

Top LA directors show dangers of using mobiles while driving

Tuesday, 24 October 2017

New pink kittens THINK! road safety campaign is aimed at younger drivers....

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Government outlines next steps for delivering airport expansion

Government outlines next steps for delivering airport expansion

Tuesday, 24 October 2017

Launch of consultation on the revised draft Airports National Policy Statement and government response to the airspace consultation....

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Challenges and opportunities facing the UK rail supply chain

Challenges and opportunities facing the UK rail supply chain

Friday, 20 October 2017

Rail Minister Paul Maynard’s keynote speech to the Railway Industry Association conference....

Government announces fund to revolutionise airport screening

Government announces fund to revolutionise airport screening

Thursday, 19 October 2017

Fund helping develop new ways of detecting explosive devices concealed in electrical items announced....

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Government invests £350 million improving local roads

Government invests £350 million improving local roads

Thursday, 19 October 2017

Funding will bring benefits to local road users around the country and support the development of new housing....

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Boost for electric and driverless car industry as government drives forward green transport revolution

Boost for electric and driverless car industry as government drives forward green transport revolution

Wednesday, 18 October 2017

Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill will mean more electric car chargepoints and enable insurance for driverless cars....

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All aboard the new Intercity Express trains that will transform journeys across Britain

All aboard the new Intercity Express trains that will transform journeys across Britain

Monday, 16 October 2017

Transport Secretary travels on the first of the brand new £5.7 billion Intercity Express fleet of trains from Bristol to London....

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New £48 billion funding for Britain’s railways

New £48 billion funding for Britain’s railways

Thursday, 12 October 2017

Railway investment to boost reliability and punctuality, for major upgrades and for new, faster, more comfortable trains....

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Life saving drink drive law turns 50

Life saving drink drive law turns 50

Friday, 06 October 2017

In 50 years, drink driving deaths have fallen from 1,640 to 200 per year - but that's still 200 too many....

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Government plans £80 million smart ticketing rail revolution

Government plans £80 million smart ticketing rail revolution

Thursday, 05 October 2017

Introducing smart ticketing across England and Wales by the end of 2018....

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