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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • 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

  • THINK! cycle safety campaign expanded

    …This year's THINK! cycle safety campaign will be extended to include a further 7 cities with high cyclist casualties figures.…

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

  • New powers to tackle drug driving

    A new law to make it easier for police to catch and convict drug drivers took effect today in England and Wales.

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

  • Challenging violence against women and girls on UK transport

    Explains what is being done to ensure the safety of female passengers on public transport.

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

  • Four ways to ensure the bus industry meets passengers’ needs

    Patrick McLoughlin explains the future plans for buses including funding, the role of the private sector, cities and technology.

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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

  • Launch of 'The pathway to driverless cars' report

    The UK is in pole position for developing a driverless car industry.

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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

  • Full speed ahead for rail strategy

    Passengers are made the priority as government implements massive spending programme.

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

  • Hastings Rail Summit

    Explains work being done to get the best possible rail service for Hastings.

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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

  • The fight against drug driving

    Robert Goodwill speaks about the law changes, THINK! campaigns, road ratings and innovation used in fighting drug driving.…

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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

  • Beautiful roads

    A new aesthetic vision for the road network.

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

  • Overhaul to rail penalty fare appeals proposed

    The government has launched a consultation on proposals that will make the rail penalty fare system fairer for passengers.

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

  • £6 billion funding to tackle potholes and improve local roads

    Transport Secretary announces £6 billion fund to help tackle potholes and improve local roads.

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

  • Maritime growth study: keeping the UK competitive in a global market

    Speech launching the maritime growth study, which will assess the UK maritime industry and identify options for making it more competitive.

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

  • Passengers in East Anglia consulted on rail services

    An East Anglia rail franchise consultation has opened to seek passengers' views on the future of rail services across the region.

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

  • Launch of the Independent Transport Commission's HS2 report

    Welcomes the publication of the Independent Transport Commission's 'Ambitions and opportunities' report into HS2.

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

  • Transport: the driver of Birmingham's success

    Highlights the government's transport investment at the launch of Birmingham's 20-year vision for improving transport across the city.

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