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  • Overhaul to rail penalty fare appeals proposed

    The government has launched a consultation on proposals that will make the rail penalty fare system fairer for passengers.

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

  • New bypass agreed for Chipping Warden

    People living in and around Chipping Warden will benefit from a new bypass that will be built as part of the HS2 north-south rail project.

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

  • Transport Minister promotes UK transport expertise in Taiwan and Japan

    Baroness Kramer visits Taiwan and Japan to help raise the profile of UK companies and transport expertise.

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

  • Transport Secretary sees transport improvements in Kent

    Patrick McLoughlin visits transport projects that demonstrate the improvements the government is making to rail and road travel.

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

  • Baroness Kramer opens Access for All improvements in Cornwall

    Transport minister marks completion of £2.5 million scheme to install footbridge and lifts.

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

  • New state-of-the-art InterCity Express train to arrive in the UK in March

    The first of Britain’s new generation of high-tech passenger trains has started its journey from Japan to the UK.

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

  • Jonathan Crone and Colin Morris join HS2 delivery team

    HS2 Ltd sees appointments of Programme Management Office Director and Programme Delivery Strategy Director

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  • Transport Minister vows to improve safety for women on transport

    Claire Perry showed her commitment to increase safety for women on public transport at a seminar.

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

  • Transport Secretary congratulates 400th Crossrail apprentice

    Transport Secretary highlights importance of apprenticeship schemes to the UK.

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

  • HS2 Phase One property: package of measures

    Announces a package of measures to assist owner occupiers on the HS2 Phase One route between London and the West Midlands.

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

  • Further financial help given to property owners affected by HS2

    Compensation and assistance package announced for property owners along the London to Birmingham route of High Speed 2.

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

  • Transport Secretary sees Northamptonshire transport improvements

    Patrick McLoughlin visits new Northampton rail station and meets local leaders to discuss A45 scheme.

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

  • New plan to secure rail services for the north

    Existing rail services will be maintained and more seats will be offered in the north of England as part of a plan to secure rolling stock.

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

  • Rail in the north: rolling stock

    An agreement has been reached with with TransPennine Express and Northern Rail that will offer extra rolling stock for the north of England.

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

  • Transport Secretary presses ahead with rail improvements in the north

    Patrick McLoughlin and Robert Goodwill met northern leaders to discuss ‘Northern Powerhouse’ plan.

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

  • Christmas rail disruption

    Actions to be taken in response to rail disruption during Christmas 2014.

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

  • Government curbs rail fare rises

    Patrick McLoughlin visits Birmingham New Street station to see upgrade work as fares freeze comes into effect.

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

  • National networks national policy statement

    Release of the 'National networks national policy statement' against which significant infrastructure projects decisions are made.

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

  • Accessibility improvements for more stations after funding boost

    Extra Access for All funding will make 26 additional rail stations accessible to all.

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

  • Transport Secretary welcomes new rail services for Blackpool and Shrewsbury

    Patrick McLoughlin marks launch of direct rail services to and from London for Blackpool and Shropshire.

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