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From Department for Transport (DfT)
  • Rail Minister reiterates northern benefits of HS2

    Programme already supports 7,000 jobs and over 2,000 businesses have HS2 contracts.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Smart ticketing on the rail network

    Announces a new consultation and plans to ensure smart ticketing across regional and urban areas can deliver the kind of pay-as-you-go structure used in London.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Potential of light rail schemes hailed for future urban travel

    Call for evidence launched to seek views on the potential for new light rail and other rapid transit solutions in English towns and cities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Passenger views sought on bid to extend pay-as-you-go on rail network

    Smart ticketing offers simpler fares, fairer deals and less confusion for passengers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Resilient technologies to improve UK railways: apply for funding

    Organisations can apply for a share of £5.5 million to integrate proven technologies into the UK rail industry.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £48 million funding to drive down bus emissions across the UK

    Bus commuters to benefit from funding of 263 new ultra low emission buses.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • HS2 construction partners for southern stations

    Construction partners for Euston and Old Oak Common.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government moves forward on advanced trials for self-driving vehicles

    A process is being developed to support advanced trials of automated vehicles.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Buses that build a better society

    Minister Nusrat Ghani describes the steps being taken to ensure the bus network serves people’s transport needs and helps them meet 21st Century challenges.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • EU Exit: road haulage

    A road haulage statutory instrument has been laid in Parliament which is designed to ensure UK law operates effectively if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Thousands of green taxis to benefit from new chargepoints

    New chargepoints will support a shift towards cleaner, greener transport.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Light dues 2019 to 2020

    Light dues rates frozen at 37½ pence for 2019 to 2020.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A Burkean moment for transport

    Jesse Norman explains how transport is at a Burkean moment with new technologies and that we must build a consensus that can sustain itself over time.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Technological trials to help future proof roads

    Government to provide £23 million for research and trials on new surface materials or pothole repair techniques.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Carbon-cutting rail schemes share in multi-million pound government funding boost

    Competition, focusing on innovative schemes that can cut the carbon footprint of the UK’s railways, gives funding to 5 projects.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Boosting diversity in the maritime industry

    Closing the Maritime 2050 strategy event, Nusrat Ghani explains how government and industry can work together to ensure maritime sector careers are open to all.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Working together for a thriving maritime sector

    Speaking at the Maritime 2050 strategy launch, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling describes how the UK can lead the charge in emerging maritime technology.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Swiss haulage agreement

    Agreement relates to UK hauliers and commercial bus drivers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Grayling and Burnham hail Greater Manchester tram network as model for new opportunities

    Plans could see the Metrolink tram network expanded and greater local control of transport.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Securing HS2 for the Midlands and north

    Describes the progress HS2 is making and how it will benefit the whole country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government