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From Secretary of State for Transport
  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • National Roads Policing Conference 2014

    Patrick McLoughlin announces help for the Police to tackle Drug Driving and other steps to improve road safety.

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

  • First new college in 20 years to support development of High Speed 2 (HS2)

    Plans for a new college to train the next generation of world-class engineers to work on the construction of High Speed 2 (HS2) unveiled.

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

  • Transport Infrastructure

    Airports Commission and Network rail re-classification oral statement.

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

  • ONS decision on the classification of Network Rail

    Network Rail to be classified as central government body in the public sector.

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

  • Government rules out option for Lower Thames crossing

    Lower Thames crossing, A2 Swanscombe Peninsula with A1089, option dropped by government.

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

  • Lower Thames Crossing

    Announcing that there are sufficient grounds to disregard Option B as a result of the Options for a New Lower Thames Crossing consultation.

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

  • Rail investment driving forward economy

    Patrick McLoughlin visits major rail investments for Crossrail and East Midlands Trains plus the Doncaster Sleeper factory.

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

  • Eric Pickles launches package of support for local shops

    Town centre tax breaks and parking reform at centre of high street package.

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

  • Indemnity for Christopher Irwin, Head of UK delegation to the Channel Tunnel Intergovernmental Commission

    Government decides to indemnify Mr Christopher Irwin.

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

  • High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

    Announces the First Reading of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill.

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

  • Major step forward for HS2 as hybrid Bill published

    The hybrid Bill gives government the powers to construct and operate a high speed railway between London and Birmingham.

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

  • Airport security scanners

    Security scanners to be deployed at extra 11 airports.

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

  • Rail growth through competition: the success of the UK model

    Discusses the benefits of competition in the rail industry plus future plans for development and enhancement.

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

  • Government calls on transport industry to create legacy of skilled workers

    £73 billion commitment to deliver skills legacy for Britain.

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

  • HS2 driving growth in the UK supply chain

    How the benefits of high speed rail will be felt throughout the UK.

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