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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • Dartford crossing

    Transport Minister says he is committed to improving the levels of service experienced by users of the Dartford crossing.

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

  • Correction to the Written Answer to Parliamentary Question 4042

    Provides a table of rail franchise rolling stock orders placed since 2007, including a 2009 order placed by National Express East Anglia.

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

  • Crossrail: Annual update

    Sets out information about the Crossrail project's funding and finances up to 29 May 2010.

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

  • Minister sees Britain's new busiest station take shape

    Over 140 trains per hour will flow through Farringdon as Thameslink, Crossrail and London Underground services meet at the new station.

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

  • LowCVP conference

    Address at the LowCVP conference regarding green usage and investment.

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

  • Correction to the written answer to Parliamentary Question 5072

    Explains that a battery technology competition was launched on 24 June 2010 by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.

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

  • Review of the Merchant Shipping (Ship-to-Ship Transfers) Regulations (S.I. 2010/1228)

    Announces a review of the Merchant Shipping (Ship-to-Ship Transfers) Regulations to ensure they are fit for purpose.

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

  • National Rail Conference

    Address to the National Rail Conference regarding new rail practices and policies.

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

  • Rail Freight Group annual conference

    How best government can provide the right conditions for rail freight to grow and flourish, and be an important part of the future of transport.

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

  • Airport Operators Association summer reception

    Speech about the benefits of the aviation industry.

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

  • Rolling stock: 6 July 2010

    Future of the Intercity Express Programme decision delayed till October 2010.

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

  • £15 million government funding for green buses

    Additional £15 million funding for operators and councils to use low carbon buses.

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

  • EU Transport Council: 24 June 2010

    Describes the agenda for the upcoming Transport Council meeting in June 2010 which will focus on areas including aviation and security.

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

  • Low carbon car clubs given £40,000 boost

    Government boost for car club development in the UK.

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

  • EU Transport Council: 24 June 2010

    Report on the 24 June 2010 Transport Council meeting which included amending the Air Transport Agreement, mobility and security scanners.

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

  • Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA): consultation on powers to stop commercial vehicles

    Announces the launch of a consultation on proposals to give VOSA examiners new powers to stop commercial vehicles for inspection.

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

  • New powers to tackle dangerous vehicles

    Greater flexibility for VOSA in tackling suspected overloaded vehicles, breaking driving or operating hours rules.

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

  • Crackdown on road works disruption in Northamptonshire

    Utility firms in Northamptonshire will have to slash the disruption caused by road works, after release of the road works permit scheme.

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

  • High speed rail sale to raise money for public purse

    HS1 sale will help raise funds for the public purse as well as creating better opportunities for new rail services.

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

  • Rail franchising: 17 June 2010

    Consultation about the future of rail franchising policy to be released in 2010.

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