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  • Government cuts cost of flying from Cornwall

    Prime Minister announces £5 off cost of flying from Newquay during weather disruption

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

  • #ChooseCycling manifesto launch

    Speech regarding the goals, myths, investment and plans for cycling in the United Kingdom by Robert Goodwill.

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

  • Road investment

    A new approach to investing in road improvements will put a full stop to stop-start spending.

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

  • UK Rail Industry Representatives and Middle East Rail Exhibition

    Robert Goodwill speaks about rail capacity, passenger satisfaction, the railway supply chain, engineering and the Rail Supply Group.

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

  • Minister urges construction industry to prepare for £24 billion road investment

    Companies asked to get ready for increase in workloads ahead of the road network's biggest investment since the 1970s.

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

  • Transport Secretary visits Dawlish in south-west

    Patrick McLoughlin visited Dawlish today (7 February 2014) to see for himself the impact of recent bad weather on the rail network.

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

  • Rail infrastructure

    Crossrail contract to be awarded to Bombardier.

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

  • Crossrail rolling stock and depot contract to be awarded to Bombardier

    65 trains to be built in Derby, with over 1,000 jobs and around 100 apprenticeships supported in the UK.

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

  • Caledonian Conversations dinner

    Patrick McLoughlin argues that a "no" vote in September’s referendum will secure transport benefits for Scotland.

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

  • UK Chamber of Shipping: annual dinner

    Britain’s world class maritime sector is open for business and confirms dates for London International Shipping Week 2015.

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

  • Safety improvements on M6 in Staffordshire

    Work to improve safety for road users on the M6 between junctions 14 and 15 in Staffordshire will start on Monday (10 March).

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  • Yorkshire benefits from multi-million pound transport schemes

    Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin officially opens Wakefield Westgate’s new £8.6 million train station during tour of region.

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

  • General Aviation Challenge Panel interim report: ministers' response

    A letter of response to the General Aviation Challenge Panel from Robert Goodwill MP, on behalf of Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP and Mark Harper MP.

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

  • Project management

    Explains the Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP 's decision to exercise the power of veto around disclosure of a project assessment review report.

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

  • DSA procurement

    New contract arrangements are set to reduce the costs of the driving theory test from September 2014.

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

  • Red Tape cuts set to save another £54 million

    £54 million saved by cutting unnecessary rules plus additional initiatives for professional drivers and freight operators announced.

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

  • New state-of-the-art passenger train unveiled

    A new electric Class 700 train is set to improve the travel experience for passengers and boost the economy.

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

  • HS2 Manchester Civic Society address

    Explains how HS2 will be an engine for growth in Manchester and across the north west.

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

  • Publication of the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing charging scheme: accounts for 2012 to 2013

    2012 to 2013 Dartford-Thurrock Crossing charging scheme account to be published.

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

  • Wheels 2 Work annual conference

    Robert Goodwill welcomes the Wheels 2 Work handbook and encourages councils to consider Wheels 2 Work schemes when bidding for funding.

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