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Transport Secretary fires the starting gun on rail reform as Public Ownership Bill reaches final stages in Commons

Transport Secretary fires the starting gun on rail reform as Public Ownership Bill reaches final stages in Commons

Monday, 02 September 2024

Government to prioritise passengers over private companies and reverse decades of delays, cancellations and unreliable services on Britain’s railways....

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Hero sailors rewarded for championing mental health and saving lives at sea

Hero sailors rewarded for championing mental health and saving lives at sea

Monday, 02 September 2024

Merchant Navy Medal recipients' dedication, bravery and fortitude is inspiring and shows the very best of UK maritime. ...

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Medical drone delivery trials revolutionising the skies in Scotland

Medical drone delivery trials revolutionising the skies in Scotland

Monday, 26 August 2024

Successful trials demonstrate what the next era of aviation can look like....

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Government pledges new support to prepare for EU border checks

Government pledges new support to prepare for EU border checks

Monday, 26 August 2024

£10.5 million to prepare the Port of Dover, Eurostar and Eurotunnel for the upcoming EU digital border system....

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Major breakthrough in rail dispute could signal end of national strikes

Major breakthrough in rail dispute could signal end of national strikes

Tuesday, 13 August 2024

The pay proposal could see an end to 2 years of industrial action, protect passengers from further national strikes and improve the reliability of ser...

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Young aviators encouraged to Reach for the Sky in skills and outreach programme

Young aviators encouraged to Reach for the Sky in skills and outreach programme

Thursday, 25 July 2024

Giving young people from under-represented groups the opportunity to pursue a career in aviation....

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Public ownership of rail takes centre stage as government plans radical overhaul of transport

Public ownership of rail takes centre stage as government plans radical overhaul of transport

Wednesday, 17 July 2024

Today’s bill will pave the way for better trains that work for everyone, no matter where you live in the UK. ...

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Transport Secretary kickstarts 'bus revolution' as she promises to support local leaders to deliver better buses up and down the country

Transport Secretary kickstarts 'bus revolution' as she promises to support local leaders to deliver better buses up and down the country

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Our plan will create and save vital bus routes by allowing communities to take back control of bus services through franchising or public ownership. ...

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Transport Secretary sets out 5 key priorities to deliver the biggest overhaul to transport in a generation

Transport Secretary sets out 5 key priorities to deliver the biggest overhaul to transport in a generation

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

It will take all our effort but the new motto of our department – our purpose – is simple: move fast and fix things....

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Government confirms funding for TfL to procure new Elizabeth Line trains

Government confirms funding for TfL to procure new Elizabeth Line trains

Friday, 14 June 2024

The new trains will allow TfL to increase capacity on the network in the coming years....

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New Maritime and Coastguard Chair appointed

New Maritime and Coastguard Chair appointed

Friday, 24 May 2024

Lord Stevens of Birmingham appointed Non-Executive Chair of MCA....

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Self driving vehicles set to be on roads by 2026 as Automated Vehicles Act becomes law

Self driving vehicles set to be on roads by 2026 as Automated Vehicles Act becomes law

Sunday, 19 May 2024

Road safety is at the heart of the legislation, with automated vehicles expected to improve road safety by reducing human error....

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All aboard: new proposal aims to attract more young train drivers

All aboard: new proposal aims to attract more young train drivers

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Thousands of opportunities could open up for young people, securing the skills we need to improve our railways in the long term. ...

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Transport Secretary visits Hampshire as record funding boost for resurfacing hits the road

Transport Secretary visits Hampshire as record funding boost for resurfacing hits the road

Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Hampshire will benefit from a long-term £132 million plan to resurface local roads....

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New laws to be introduced to prosecute dangerous cyclists

New laws to be introduced to prosecute dangerous cyclists

Tuesday, 14 May 2024

Measures will help protect law-abiding cyclists, pedestrians and other road users while ensuring justice is done. ...

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Call for evidence launched on how to future proof classic cars and back drivers

Call for evidence launched on how to future proof classic cars and back drivers

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

Have your say on potential changes to registering historic, classic, rebuilt, and electrically converted vehicles....

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£1.8 million boost for innovation to decarbonise freight

£1.8 million boost for innovation to decarbonise freight

Tuesday, 30 April 2024

The Freight Innovation Fund is supporting businesses to innovate and back skilled UK jobs....

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Aviation fuel plan supports growth of British aviation sector

Aviation fuel plan supports growth of British aviation sector

Wednesday, 24 April 2024

Measures announced to give UK aviation and the SAF industry the certainty to keep creating skilled British jobs while ensuring air travel is fit for t...

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£8 million funding boost for AI to make boats smarter

£8 million funding boost for AI to make boats smarter

Sunday, 21 April 2024

Organisations can apply for the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to use AI for projects that make UK waters safer, operations smoother and air cleaner...

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£1.3 million to back cutting edge transport projects

£1.3 million to back cutting edge transport projects

Wednesday, 17 April 2024

Organisations and academics can apply for TRIG funding to research innovative ideas to improve transport in the UK....

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New proposals just the ticket for getting young people into transport

New proposals just the ticket for getting young people into transport

Wednesday, 10 April 2024

Proposals could improve job opportunities for people aged 18 to 20, ease driver shortages and provide more reliable bus and coach services across Grea...

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Revealed: the roads being resurfaced in your area thanks to reallocated HS2 funding

Revealed: the roads being resurfaced in your area thanks to reallocated HS2 funding

Tuesday, 09 April 2024

An additional £8.3 billion has been allocated to 102 more authorities across England for local road improvements. ...

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£4.65 million for bus operators to help disabled passengers travel with confidence

£4.65 million for bus operators to help disabled passengers travel with confidence

Monday, 08 April 2024

New funding will support upgrades to buses to provide real-time travel information to passengers. ...

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£2.9 million government funding to enable cyclists to use Hammersmith Bridge

£2.9 million government funding to enable cyclists to use Hammersmith Bridge

Sunday, 07 April 2024

Cyclists and pedestrians will be able to continue to use the bridge safely while strengthening works start. ...

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New green international shipping routes backed by government funding

New green international shipping routes backed by government funding

Thursday, 04 April 2024

Investment into zero emission routes to and from the UK will help create long-term sustainability and keep our waters clean. ...

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Airports granted extensions to install cutting edge security technology

Airports granted extensions to install cutting edge security technology

Wednesday, 03 April 2024

New scanners detect prohibited items with greater accuracy, which will make air travel safer and easier for UK passengers. ...

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£50 million boost to transform public transport in Cornwall

£50 million boost to transform public transport in Cornwall

Thursday, 28 March 2024

Cornwall passengers will experience hourly coast-to-coast train services between Newquay, St Austell, Truro and Falmouth. ...

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Farming and construction vehicles set for hydrogen powered revolution

Farming and construction vehicles set for hydrogen powered revolution

Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Greener construction and farming vehicles set to improve sustainability by reducing emissions from the tailpipe. ...

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New plans revealed to support UK’s fishing industry

New plans revealed to support UK’s fishing industry

Wednesday, 27 March 2024

Small fishing businesses will no longer be forced ashore and financially burdened by the cost of medical assessments. ...

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New rules to put the brakes on nuisance pedicabs

New rules to put the brakes on nuisance pedicabs

Tuesday, 26 March 2024

Bill will improve safety standards and help put an end to dangerous driving and antisocial behaviour in London hotspots such as Soho and Covent Garden...

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