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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • Backing British tourism

    How the Department for Transport is supporting the travel and tourism industry.

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

  • Longer truck trial report published

    The trial of longer semi-trailers second annual report has been published.

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

  • London and Continental Railways

    DfT has transferred its 40% stake in Eurostar, held through London and Continental Railways, to Her Majesty’s Treasury.

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

  • Rail franchising: InterCity West Coast

    Announces the conclusion of negotiations for an agreement that will see Virgin continue to run rail services on the InterCity West Coast.

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

  • Better journeys for passengers on the West Coast Main Line

    New contract will bring £35 million worth of passenger benefits, including 5,500 extra standard-class seats per day.

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

  • HS2: building and backing British business

    How the government is backing British business and enterprise with better infrastructure, including High Speed 2, and lower taxes.

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

  • UK and China sign Memorandum of Understanding on rail

    Memorandum of Understanding will pave the way for closer co-operation on rail design and construction

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

  • Spot fines for foreign hauliers who drive tired

    Proposals announced to issue penalties to hauliers who fail to pay the HGV levy or drive for longer than the law allows.

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

  • Chancellor unveils Crossrail’s new tunnel under the Thames

    Latest Crossrail tunnel will slash journey times from south-east London and support the construction of new housing.

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

  • The promise of intelligent mobility

    New technology is helping people travel more efficiently - the Transport Systems Catapult will keep the UK at the cutting edge.

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

  • World Cup fans urged to THINK! about getting home safely

    England football fans are being asked to consider how they get home after games.

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

  • Shortlist announced for National College for High Speed Rail

    Four locations across the country have been shortlisted to become the home of the National College for High Speed Rail.

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

  • Minister sees electric bus fleet in action

    Nottingham visit highlights green buses and work on trams.

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

  • EU Transport Council: 12 June 2014

    Outlines transport issues discussed at the final Transport Council under the Greek Presidency including rail, maritime and air items.

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

  • Rail franchising: Thameslink Southern Great Northern

    Govia Thameslink Railway Limited to run Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise.

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

  • Rail passengers on track for better services after DfT ink deal with Govia

    Govia Thameslink Railway Limited to run Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern franchise.

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

  • Parkex

    Improving parking policies and practices.

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

  • Government consults on the future of rail services in the north

    Future of rail services consultation released.

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

  • Rail franchising: Northern and Transpennine Express

    Consultation on the future of the TransPennine Express and Northern rail franchises plus prospectuses released.

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

  • Fraud check cut set to save motorists money

    Vehicle Identity Checks won't be required to return written-off cars in roadworthy condition from October 2015.

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