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Government sets out next steps on?Northern Powerhouse Rail between Liverpool and Manchester

Government sets out next steps on?Northern Powerhouse Rail between Liverpool and Manchester

Monday, 25 March 2024

Passengers will benefit from faster journey times, more frequent rail services and better connectivity across the North. ...

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£143 million for better bus journeys as almost a thousand zero emission buses to hit the road

£143 million for better bus journeys as almost a thousand zero emission buses to hit the road

Friday, 22 March 2024

Rural areas in England will be prioritised to receive new buses, which will improve the passenger experience. ...

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Self driving delivery boats to benefit from £1.8 million future transport fund

Self driving delivery boats to benefit from £1.8 million future transport fund

Thursday, 21 March 2024

Grants will help innovators develop new concepts – such as an automated boat that could deliver parcels by water – to tackle pressing transport issues...

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£38 million boost for safer roads across England

£38 million boost for safer roads across England

Tuesday, 19 March 2024

Extra support for local councils aims to deliver life-saving improvements on high risk roads in England....

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Alex Hynes appointed Director General for rail services

Alex Hynes appointed Director General for rail services

Monday, 18 March 2024

Alex Hynes has been appointed as Director General for rail services....

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The age of the flying taxi draws closer with the Future of Flight action plan

The age of the flying taxi draws closer with the Future of Flight action plan

Monday, 18 March 2024

Drone technology could transform our skies and boost the UK economy by £45 billion by the end of the decade....

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Boost for drivers as millions delivered for EV chargepoints across the country

Boost for drivers as millions delivered for EV chargepoints across the country

Monday, 18 March 2024

Dedicated chargepoint funding will support people in making the switch from petrol and diesel cars to electric vehicles....

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Young people urged to wear seat belts in new life saving campaign

Young people urged to wear seat belts in new life saving campaign

Monday, 18 March 2024

Campaign highlights how a simple CLICK can save lives....

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Crackdown on anti driver road schemes and blanket 20mph limits to put local consent first

Crackdown on anti driver road schemes and blanket 20mph limits to put local consent first

Sunday, 17 March 2024

These measures from the Plan for Drivers will improve drivers’ lives, shorten journey times, and ensure traffic measures have buy-in from the people t...

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Further plans unveiled to improve rail journeys in the North

Further plans unveiled to improve rail journeys in the North

Thursday, 14 March 2024

New depot in Shipley will bring essential maintenance works closer to the north Transpennine route and increase reliability for passengers. ...

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Better kips for better trips: £16 million boost to transform truckstops for lorry drivers

Better kips for better trips: £16 million boost to transform truckstops for lorry drivers

Monday, 04 March 2024

38 truck stops in England will be upgraded with new showers and restaurants, more secure fencing around rest areas and new parking spaces for HGVs. ...

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Sir Stephen Hillier re appointed as Chair of UK Civil Aviation Authority

Sir Stephen Hillier re appointed as Chair of UK Civil Aviation Authority

Monday, 04 March 2024

Sir Stephen will ensure that the Civil Aviation Authority continues to focus on protecting passengers and enabling the aerospace sector to continue to...

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Work to deliver Midlands Rail Hub set to begin with £123 million

Work to deliver Midlands Rail Hub set to begin with £123 million

Thursday, 29 February 2024

Millions of people will benefit from more frequent rail services from central Birmingham and upgraded stations across the Midlands....

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Local leaders to receive £4.7 billion to transform transport across the North and Midlands

Local leaders to receive £4.7 billion to transform transport across the North and Midlands

Monday, 26 February 2024

Unprecedented transport budget targeted at smaller cities, towns and rural areas will fund projects that matter most to local communities....

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Government launches consultation into the next UK night flight regime

Government launches consultation into the next UK night flight regime

Thursday, 22 February 2024

Proposed regime would continue to limit flights that take off and land at Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted between 11:30pm and 6am. ...

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People Just Do Nothing and Top Boy actors urge young drivers to THINK!

People Just Do Nothing and Top Boy actors urge young drivers to THINK!

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

New digital audio ads encourage young drivers to slow down on rural roads as part of the THINK! road safety campaign. ...

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Government to help more black cab drivers go green with further funding support

Government to help more black cab drivers go green with further funding support

Wednesday, 21 February 2024

Plug-in Taxi Grant provides funding of £6,000 per electric taxi vehicle and is extended until April 2025. ...

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Ministers set out blueprint for future of the railways through draft Rail Reform Bill

Ministers set out blueprint for future of the railways through draft Rail Reform Bill

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Draft bill sets out blueprint for bringing track and train together under a new Great British Railways, leveraging private sector innovation to benefi...

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Transport Secretary announces Sir Gareth Rhys Williams as new National Highways Chair

Transport Secretary announces Sir Gareth Rhys Williams as new National Highways Chair

Monday, 19 February 2024

The Chair will oversee the delivery of the government’s £24 billion investment into roads across the country....

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New railway station backed for the Vale of Glamorgan

New railway station backed for the Vale of Glamorgan

Monday, 19 February 2024

Plans for a new station at St Athan will restore services to the area for the first time in 60 years and reconnect thousands to jobs, education and bu...

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Transport for the North annual conference

Transport for the North annual conference

Monday, 05 February 2024

Our plans to increase government funding through the Network North plan and wider transport investments....

Rollout of electric vehicle chargepoints to be accelerated

Rollout of electric vehicle chargepoints to be accelerated

Monday, 05 February 2024

New measures will mean EV owners benefit from easier and more convenient access to chargepoints....

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Tyne to shine: Tyne Bridge gets makeover with £35 million government funding

Tyne to shine: Tyne Bridge gets makeover with £35 million government funding

Friday, 02 February 2024

Bridge maintenance will reduce congestion and improve traffic flow, helping to boost the economy across the region. ...

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Government launches review of DVSA to strengthen agency for the future

Government launches review of DVSA to strengthen agency for the future

Thursday, 01 February 2024

This review will help understand how DVSA can continue to improve, evolve with vehicle technology and keep Britain moving safely and sustainably....

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New guidance to enhance e bike and e scooter safety

New guidance to enhance e bike and e scooter safety

Thursday, 01 February 2024

Guidance includes information on how to safely buy, store and charge e-cycles and e-scooters....

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Tap in, tap out train travel is on track for the West Midlands and Greater Manchester

Tap in, tap out train travel is on track for the West Midlands and Greater Manchester

Thursday, 01 February 2024

Over 90 rail stations will be included in the 'pay as you go' pilots. ...

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£24 million boost to deliver improved rail journeys in Bradford

£24 million boost to deliver improved rail journeys in Bradford

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

New platform at Forster Square Station to increase rail services, reduce delays and better connect the city....

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£33 million boost to turn green ports and ships into a reality

£33 million boost to turn green ports and ships into a reality

Friday, 26 January 2024

Funding awarded to 33 projects across the UK to develop clean maritime technologies. ...

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Government committed to MOT modernisation as consultation concludes

Government committed to MOT modernisation as consultation concludes

Thursday, 25 January 2024

First MOT test to remain at 3 years from registration and annually thereafter while government works to establish a programme of longer-term reform f...

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The Great British Rail Sale returns: discounts on over a million rail tickets

The Great British Rail Sale returns: discounts on over a million rail tickets

Saturday, 20 January 2024

Discounted rail ticket prices will apply to journeys between 30 January and 15 March 2024 across England and Wales. ...

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