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New rail academy to train 500 apprentices opened by Transport Secretary

New rail academy to train 500 apprentices opened by Transport Secretary

Wednesday, 04 October 2017

Apprentice opportunities at new rail academy in Widnes....

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Government launches huge repatriation effort after Monarch collapse

Government launches huge repatriation effort after Monarch collapse

Monday, 02 October 2017

Monarch passengers should visit monarch.caa.co.uk for information on new return flights to the UK....

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Transport Secretary honours courageous British Transport Police officer who confronted terrorists

Transport Secretary honours courageous British Transport Police officer who confronted terrorists

Thursday, 28 September 2017

British Transport Police officer honoured for courage in tackling knife-wielding London terrorists. ...

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Government invests in northern transport infrastructure

Government invests in northern transport infrastructure

Friday, 22 September 2017

Chris Grayling speaks about transport investment in the north and announces investment in digital intercity railway plans....

Government invests in northern digital railway plans to improve trans Pennine journeys

Government invests in northern digital railway plans to improve trans Pennine journeys

Friday, 22 September 2017

TransPennine route will be the first digitally controlled intercity rail line in the country....

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The changing face of shipping

The changing face of shipping

Friday, 15 September 2017

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling sets out the future for the UK’s shipping industries....

The future of US UK maritime co operation

The future of US UK maritime co operation

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

Shipping Minister John Hayes speaks at a joint US-UK event during London International Shipping Week....

The London links between high finance and the high seas

The London links between high finance and the high seas

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

Shipping Minister John Hayes opens London Stock Exchange in honour of London International Shipping Week 2017....

Rail renaissance: dealing with the consequences of success

Rail renaissance: dealing with the consequences of success

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling discusses challenges facing a growing railway at the Transport Times UK Rail Summit....

Protecting the maritime industry from cyber attacks

Protecting the maritime industry from cyber attacks

Tuesday, 12 September 2017

Transport Minister Lord Callanan launches new guidance on how shipping organisations can deal with cyber threats....

Major boost for the south west as plans published for £1.6 billion A303 Stonehenge upgrade

Major boost for the south west as plans published for £1.6 billion A303 Stonehenge upgrade

Monday, 11 September 2017

Details of A303 route upgrade near Stonehenge released....

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Thousands of commuters to benefit from UK built river boats with wifi

Thousands of commuters to benefit from UK built river boats with wifi

Monday, 11 September 2017

Wight Shipyard announces recent orders worth £20 million making 4 boats for use by the Isle of Wight and London....

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Brexit Britain will have the world's best maritime industry

Brexit Britain will have the world's best maritime industry

Monday, 11 September 2017

Announces plans to shape, promote and collaborate with the maritime sector, double apprenticeships and launch a shipbuilding renaissance....

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Government pledges to double UK fleet flying under the Red Duster

Government pledges to double UK fleet flying under the Red Duster

Monday, 11 September 2017

Benefits announced for ships flying the Red Ensign (also known as Red Duster) flag. ...

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Government backs innovative technology to slash shipping emissions to zero

Government backs innovative technology to slash shipping emissions to zero

Thursday, 07 September 2017

Government commits to help fund innovative technologies and fuels to reduce maritime emissions, and help create a zero-emissions sector....

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Skills Minister John Hayes brings together transport and further and higher education experts in new advisory group

Skills Minister John Hayes brings together transport and further and higher education experts in new advisory group

Wednesday, 06 September 2017

The Education Advisory Group will discuss best practice in promoting transport through education....

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New government proposals to cut congestion on our busiest roads

New government proposals to cut congestion on our busiest roads

Friday, 01 September 2017

Consultation about allowing local authorities to charge utility companies by the hour during road works....

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Midland Metro extension gets £59.8 million green light from government

Midland Metro extension gets £59.8 million green light from government

Thursday, 31 August 2017

Tram route extension linking Birmingham city centre with Edgbaston and the city’s growing Westside area given go-ahead....

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Planes fuelled by waste could take off from British airports

Planes fuelled by waste could take off from British airports

Sunday, 27 August 2017

Planes could take off from British airports using fuels made from rubbish that gets sent to landfill, under a new government scheme....

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Cleaner journeys as government commits £11 million to greener buses

Cleaner journeys as government commits £11 million to greener buses

Sunday, 27 August 2017

Bus users will benefit from cleaner and greener journeys with roll out of low emission buses in towns and cities across England and Wales....

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Tough new 'real world' test comes into force for diesel cars to clean up our air

Tough new 'real world' test comes into force for diesel cars to clean up our air

Saturday, 26 August 2017

New test for harmful emissions from car exhausts....

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Drug driving crackdown means more dangerous motorists off roads

Drug driving crackdown means more dangerous motorists off roads

Saturday, 26 August 2017

Better technology means courts are punishing drug drive offenders in record numbers....

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Lorry technology trials could slash fuel costs and congestion

Lorry technology trials could slash fuel costs and congestion

Thursday, 24 August 2017

Lorry 'platooning' could have major benefits for motorists and businesses in the UK....

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Action plan to improve accessibility in transport unveiled by the government

Action plan to improve accessibility in transport unveiled by the government

Thursday, 24 August 2017

Transport draft accessibility action plan launched for consultation....

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Transport apprenticeships celebrated ahead of A level results day

Transport apprenticeships celebrated ahead of A level results day

Wednesday, 16 August 2017

Transport Minister John Hayes meets Heathrow apprentices and celebrates A-level results day....

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Green light for driving lessons on motorways

Green light for driving lessons on motorways

Saturday, 12 August 2017

Learner drivers will be able to have motorway lessons in order to improve road safety....

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More seats for rail passengers as nearly £1 billion is invested in Midlands services

More seats for rail passengers as nearly £1 billion is invested in Midlands services

Thursday, 10 August 2017

Better trains, services and stations for passengers travelling between the north-west, the Midlands and London....

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Multi million pound transport projects show commitment to UK’s new Silicon Valley

Multi million pound transport projects show commitment to UK’s new Silicon Valley

Monday, 07 August 2017

Cambridge North station officially opened by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling....

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New generation of smart cars will now be better protected from hackers

New generation of smart cars will now be better protected from hackers

Saturday, 05 August 2017

Manufacturers urged to combat threats from hackers as cars become more intelligent....

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Councils share £75 million for major road improvements

Councils share £75 million for major road improvements

Tuesday, 01 August 2017

Council given funding for road user schemes that will make a real difference. ...

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