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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • Publication of the Highways England framework document

    Setting out Highways England's relationship with government.

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

  • Rail franchising 20 March 2015

    New deal for TransPennine rail services agreed.

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

  • Better journeys for passengers on TransPennine Express

    The new franchise agreement will deliver more seats, better services and wi-fi at stations across the north of England.

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

  • Revolutionary plans for northern transport set out

    Strategy launched to connect up the great cities of the north to build a northern powerhouse.

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

  • Consultant for Manston Airport review announced

    PwC to report back to DfT and Thanet Council on the future of Manston Airport.

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

  • Transport Secretary opens Highways England head office in Surrey

    The new headquarters of Highways England - the company that will run motorways and major A roads – has been opened today by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.

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

  • Future Railway: launch of the Train Operator Competition

    Claire Perry launches new competition to improve rail services for passengers.

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

  • £6m rail innovation competition open for bids

    A government-sponsored competition to encourage innovation in the rail industry opens today.

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

  • Nottingham student wins design competition to help disabled bus passengers

    Transport Minister Baroness Kramer announces winner in competition to improve bus journeys for people with sight and hearing impairments.

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

  • Consultation on armoured vehicle speeds launched

    Government plans to increase armoured vehicle speed limit to ease road congestion.

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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

  • Rail renaissance on track

    Hitachi factory a major boost for British jobs as first IEP train arrives at Southampton.

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

  • New state-of-the-art InterCity Express train arrives in the UK

    Multi-billion pound government investment to deliver huge benefits to passengers, create British jobs and boost the economy.

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

  • Transport Minister opens Beverley southern relief road

    Robert Goodwill visits Beverley in East Riding of Yorkshire to view 2 road schemes that will help boost economic growth.

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

  • Highways England to take over motorways and major A roads

    Government confirms new company Highways England will run motorways and major A roads from 1 April 2015.

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

  • Implementation of the strategic highways company

    New strategic highways company, Highways England, will run motorways and major A roads from 1 April 2015.

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

  • EU Transport Council: 12 March 2015

    Notice of the transport council meeting,13 March 2015, which will debate the Fourth Railway Package and EU competitiveness.

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

  • Cash boost to get the nation cycling

    New campaign will make underused bikes roadworthy.

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

  • Big Bike Revival

    Big Bike Revival campaign launched to encourage more people to cycle.

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

  • New DVLA framework agreement published

    The DVLA Framework Agreement, which describes the basis of the relationship between the DVLA and its sponsor, the Department for Transport, is published today (12 March 2015).

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