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From Baroness Kramer
  • Government revs up motorcycle market

    Motorcycles and scooters will join cars, vans, trucks and buses in the government’s drive for greener vehicles.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Smart travel gains momentum across the country

    Initiatives announced to roll out smart tickets and contactless payment on public transport.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Black taxis go green with £45 million government investment

    Ministers have today (26 March 2015) announced £45 million to support the rollout of greener taxis.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cyclists in Brighton benefit from £1.5 million cycle hub

    Transport Minister Baroness Kramer unveils state of the art facility adding 500 cycle spaces at Brighton railway station.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to DVLA’s telephone translation service

    Motorists who don’t speak English or Welsh and want to use DVLA’s translation service will pick up the costs under changes announced today (25 March 2015) by Transport Minister Baroness Kramer.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Extra funding for station improvements

    Government announces £60 million station improvement fund to improve passenger experience.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £3 million green bus funding to help clean up town and city air

    Nearly 150 buses across the country to be fitted with pollution-reducing technology.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £65 million funding for ultra-low emission cities and green buses

    Twelve British cities shortlisted to become international beacons of ultra-low emission vehicle use.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government departments sign up to ‘green revolution’

    Green move adds electric cars to government car fleet.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Regulation change to support children with disability

    Change in regulations means specialist medical equipment can now be carried on mobility scooters.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Keeping our railways safe during a time of political change

    Rail Minister praises the work of the British Transport Police as preparations are made for devolving policing of the Scottish rail network.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More major car manufacturers join plug-in vehicle campaign

    Audi, Mitsubishi and Volkswagen sign up to promote benefits of low-emission cars.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £5 million to improve access to Port of Immingham

    Link road will improve capacity and remove heavy goods vehicles from nearby town.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Take-up of plug-in car grant continues to rise

    Number of ultra-low emission vehicles breaks 25,000 barrier.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The bus sector is evolving

    The bus sector is evolving, but the test stays the same: are passengers getting a good deal?

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Joining up transport

    As transport enjoys a higher profile within government, connectivity and integration are at the core of the Department for Transport’s work.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The railway of the future

    A railway that serves passengers and economic growth.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hucknall town centre given £8.5 million to improve transport links

    Nottinghamshire town to be revitalised.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Residents and passengers asked for views on existing Rochester station closure

    Consultation launched on plans to close existing Rochester station once new station opens.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transport Minister promotes UK transport expertise in Taiwan and Japan

    Baroness Kramer visits Taiwan and Japan to help raise the profile of UK companies and transport expertise.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government