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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • Manston airport review

    Government will appoint a consultant to review the process so far on decisions about the future of Manston Airport.

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

  • Transport Secretary in Sheffield to receive northern electrification report

    Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin visits Sheffield to discuss the Northern Electrification Task Force report.

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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

  • Passengers in east Suffolk set for bigger say on rail services

    Passengers in east Suffolk will have more say on how local rail services are run.

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

  • Industry backs government’s spaceport plans

    A spaceport consultation outcome has been published, paving the way to make UK commercial spaceflight operations a reality.

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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

  • Transport Secretary visits Wolverhampton

    Patrick McLoughlin in Wolverhampton to discuss future of local and regional rail network.

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

  • New East Coast franchise starts

    Rail Minister at official launch of Virgin Trains East Coast service between London and Scotland.

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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

  • Nick Clegg announces multi-million pound boost for cycling in 8 major cities

    The Deputy Prime Minister has outlined how a £114 million investment in cycling will be divided up between 8 major UK cities.

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

  • Pacer vehicles withdrawal: confirming the ministerial direction

    Letter confirming a ministerial direction relating to the withdrawal of Pacer vehicles by 2020.

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

  • Transforming the north’s railway

    Announces publication of the invitations to tender for the next Northern and Transpennine Express rail franchises.

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

  • Transformation of rail travel in the north

    Plans unveiled for rail passengers in the north include a brand new fleet of modern trains.

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

  • Transport secretary visits the north west

    Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin is visiting transport improvements in the north west.

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

  • £43 million for infrastructure and research and development plug-in vehicle funding

    Details of government support up to 2020 announced as popularity grows for plug-in vehicles.

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

  • £3 million mapping project to transform road improvements and maintenance

    Department for Transport project with Ordnance Survey will deliver the next generation road mapping for England and Wales.

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

  • Transport Secretary visits Midlands

    Patrick McLoughlin views improvements at East Midlands Airport and Kenilworth train station.

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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

  • Transport Secretary sees benefits of Cornwall transport investment

    Patrick McLoughlin visits road, air, rail and sea projects keeping the county connected.

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

  • New East Anglia franchise competition begins

    The Department for Transport has started the search for the next East Anglia rail franchise operator.

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