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Contract awarded for hazard perception clips

The contract to refresh the hazard perception part of the driving theory test by introducing CGI technology has been awarded to London-based company Jelly.

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£4.5 billion investment in new trains creates new jobs

596 railway carriages will be built at a brand new train factory in the north east of England.

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Alan Cook reappointed non-executive chairman of Highways Agency

Alan Cook has been reappointed by Transport Secretary Justine Greening as non-executive chairman of the Highways Agency Board for a further 12 months.

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New Great Western franchise to deliver new express trains

The new 15 year Great Western franchise will see passengers benefit from new express trains, additional capacity and more.

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Funding boost for Sheffield’s roads

Sheffield’s roads are set for a major upgrade after Norman Baker announced that the council is to benefit from up to £1.2 billion of Government funding.

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New operator for West Coast rail passengers

Rail passengers will benefit from improvements including more trains and more seats.

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Transport Statistics

Reported road casualties statistics.

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Helping train operators improve services for cyclists

A new Cycle-Rail Toolkit aimed at making it easier for people to combine cycling with rail travel has been launched by Transport Minister Norman Baker.

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Funding boost for Hounslow’s roads

Hounslow's roads are set for a major upgrade after Transport Minister Norman Baker announced the Council is to benefit from funding.

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Transport Statistics

Statistics release for local area walking and cycling, road traffic estimates, driver and rider test and instructor numbers.

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New study offers bus pass holders a third off train travel

Older and disabled people with bus passes will be able to get a third off train travel as part of a twelve-month experiment announced by Norman Baker.

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Red Ensign flies for Merchant Navy Day

The Red Ensign flag will fly over the headquarters of the Department for Transport to mark the UK's thirteenth Merchant Navy Day on Monday 3 September.

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Portsmouth Road Bridge given final go-ahead

Major improvements to tackle a traffic bottleneck on Portsmouth’s Northern Road Bridge will go ahead thanks to £11 million of government funding.

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Driver CPC – don’t miss the bus

Many professional bus and coach drivers have just one year left to complete the 35 hours of periodic training needed for their Driver CPC.

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£5 million transport boost drives green growth in Tyne and Wear

A carbon-cutting, growth boosting local transport scheme is set to go ahead in Tyne and Wear after almost £5 million of government funding was confirmed.

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Transport Statistics

Statistics release for vehicle licensing, port freight and reliability of journeys on Highway Agency's motorways and 'A' roads.

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Passenger benefits secured through ticket office decision

Changes to the way passengers buy tickets at London Midland stations will improve facilities to reflect changing needs while making efficiency savings.

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Additional service from Uckfield to London Bridge for commuters

Additional morning service set to be introduced from December 2012 between Uckfield and London Bridge.

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More local decisions for transport schemes

Transport Minister Norman Baker has confirmed that more decisions on major transport schemes will be taken at a local level.

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Statistical release about quarterly bus statistics and port freight statistics.

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