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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • Showcasing the bus industry

    Euro Bus Expo 2014 opening address covering topics of bus use, government support, smart ticketing plus green and accessible transport.

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

  • Gold star for children making greener school run

    Government backs scheme to encourage walking and cycling to school.

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

  • New chair to advise on enhancing access to transport for disabled people

    Keith Richards replaces Dai Powell as chair of the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee.

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

  • Northern Futures: improvements for northern road and rail

    As the Northern Futures Summit starts on 6 November, Nick Clegg announces better trains in the north to reduce overcrowding and cut journey times.

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

  • The HS2 journey

    Claire Perry speaks about the 'HS2 journey' made so far at the National Rail Conference in Birmingham.

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

  • The role of buses

    Speech at the EuroBus Expo in Birmingham about the important role buses play in the backbone of transport and the economy.

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

  • Making road safety pay

    Discusses road safety figures and government initiatives.

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

  • Safeguarding consultation on HS2 route to Crewe launched

    Consultation to enable protection of land for potential development of HS2 Phase Two.

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

  • HS2 route to Crewe: safeguarding consultation launched

    Announces the launch of a consultation on safeguarding land for Phase Two of HS2 between Fradley and Crewe.

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

  • Maritime minister sets sail for maritime skills week

    John Hayes launches a campaign to raise the profile of the UK’s world class maritime sector.

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

  • Transport Secretary launches Loughborough link

    Patrick McLoughlin opens £19 million scheme in Loughborough that will reduce congestion in the town centre.

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

  • Baroness Kramer views progress at Pye Corner station

    UK Transport Minister visits Wales to see how new station will transform journey.

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

  • Wiltshire making the switch to electric vehicles

    Baroness Kramer sees government-funded infrastructure for plug-in vehicles.

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

  • Transport minister visits A14 and Felixstowe Port

    John Hayes visits container port and new improvements on the A14.

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

  • Rail minister celebrates 40 years of 16-25 railcard

    Claire Perry marks 40th anniversary of card that helps young people save on rail travel.

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

  • Publication of further information on governance arrangements in support of roads reform elements of the Infrastructure Bill

    Documents giving further detail on governance plans for the new strategic highways company have been published.

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

  • Government sets out how new safeguards will help reform England’s roads

    Reform of the Highways Agency and introduction of a long term vision for improving our road network.

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

  • Transforming transport connectivity in the north

    The Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin discusses transforming transport connectivity in the north.

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

  • New rail academy on track to fill engineering skills gap

    The new academy for rail, jointly funded by the government and the rail industry, will give a new generation of young people the skills to succeed.

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

  • Government funding secures Cornwall to London air link

    Department for Transport signs second public service obligation to protect Newquay to London Gatwick route.

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