Press releases
Transport Secretary, Justine Greening, has set out the first steps in an ambitious programme for reforming the strategic road network.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 May 2012
Type: Press release
30 carbon cutting, growth boosting local transport schemes have been given the green light by Transport Minister Norman Baker
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 May 2012
Type: Press release
Release of information regarding road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe.
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 May 2012
Type: Press release
Plans to tackle congestion and deliver improvements at the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing have taken an important step forward today.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 May 2012
Type: Press release
Announcement by Roads Minister Mike Penning about how classic vehicles will be exempted from the MoT test.
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 21 May 2012
Type: Press release
Passengers in South Yorkshire will be the first in the country to benefit from flexible new Tram Trains that will make their journeys easier.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 17 May 2012
Type: Press release
The Highway Code is undergoing a digital revolution as Transport Secretary, Justine Greening, launches it as an interactive app for smartphones.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport, Traffic signs
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 15 May 2012
Type: Press release
Ministers have approved £10m of Government funding for the redevelopment of Northampton station designed to help transform the town’s economy.
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 May 2012
Type: Press release
Department for Transport has published content on congestion on local authority managed ‘A’ roads and road traffic estimates.
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 May 2012
Type: Press release
The Government has announced plans to crack down on those who drive while under the influence of drugs.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 9 May 2012
Type: Press release
Work can begin on major road scheme in Devon, Secretary of State for Transport Justine Greening has announced.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 May 2012
Type: Press release
Work on a new £34 million dual carriageway to the south east of Corby can now start.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 May 2012
Type: Press release
Commuters will enjoy improved journeys and benefit from 2,400 extra seats during the morning and evening peaks thanks to additional Government funding.
Mode/topic: Rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 May 2012
Type: Press release
Work supporting improvements to the strategic road network has been given the go ahead today.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 May 2012
Type: Press release
Driving tests will continue to be available in Arbroath and Forfar following an agreement to offer tests from two local supermarkets.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 4 May 2012
Type: Press release
Re-appointed of Alison Munro as the Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd, the independent company set up by the Government to deliver a high speed rail network.
Mode/topic: Rail, High speed rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 April 2012
Type: Press release
Trials of carbon-cutting trucks are set for support from Government.
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 April 2012
Type: Press release
The IMO has agreed to a proposal to develop guidelines addressing concerns related to crimes at sea.
Mode/topic: Shipping
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 April 2012
Type: Press release
A new online driver enquiry service allows drivers to view how many hours of periodic training they have completed towards their Driver CPC.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 17 April 2012
Type: Press release
Statistical releases about vehicle licensing statistics.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 12 April 2012
Type: Press release
Driving test candidates in Southend-on-Sea are set to benefit from a better local service as DSA brings practical driving tests back to the town.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 11 April 2012
Type: Press release
More than 300,000 school children will learn to cycle safely over the next year, thanks to nearly £11m worth of government funding being allocated
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 11 April 2012
Type: Press release
Local authorities have been given advice on tackling the problem of potholes.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 April 2012
Type: Press release
Help is on hand for those looking to plan the perfect bike ride over the Easter break.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 5 April 2012
Type: Press release
14 extra motorcycle helmet ratings from SHARP have been published today.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 April 2012
Type: Press release
Work on multi-million pound improvements to the White Rose Way in Doncaster can now start, Transport Secretary Justine Greening announced today.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 2 April 2012
Type: Press release
Measures to boost safety for motorcyclists and lorry and bus drivers have been put forward in Parliament.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 2 April 2012
Type: Press release
Announcement that work on multi-million pound improvements to the A164 Humber Bridge to Beverley route can now start.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 2 April 2012
Type: Press release
Improvements for rail passengers under Government franchise plans came a step closer as the bidders to run services were announced today.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 29 March 2012
Type: Press release
Candidates in the Worcester area are set to benefit from a more convenient service as DSA extends a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 March 2012
Type: Press release
Candidates in the Watford area are set to benefit from a more convenient service as DSA extends a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 March 2012
Type: Press release
Candidates in the Manchester area are set to benefit from a more convenient service as DSA extends a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 March 2012
Type: Press release
candidates in the Kettering area are set to benefit from a more convenient service as DSA extends a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 March 2012
Type: Press release
Candidates in the Glasgow area are set to benefit from a more convenient service as DSA extends a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 March 2012
Type: Press release
Driving test candidates are set to benefit from a more convenient service as DSA extends a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 March 2012
Type: Press release
Thanks to a series of changes commuters and bus passengers across England will see better buses, more innovative services, and greater value for money.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 March 2012
Type: Press release
Douglas Oakervee has been appointed as the new chair of HS2 Ltd, the independent company set up by the Government to deliver a high speed rail network.
Mode/topic: Rail, High speed rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 March 2012
Type: Press release
More low carbon buses and better partnerships to increase growth and cut emissions.
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 March 2012
Type: Press release
Transport Minister Norman Baker has approved Yorkshire’s first road works permit scheme.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 March 2012
Type: Press release
Transport Secretary Justine Greening has introduced an innovative scheme to help reduce disruption caused by road works.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 16 March 2012
Type: Press release
Statistical releases about quarterly bus, concessionary travel and driver and rider tests.
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 15 March 2012
Type: Press release
The practical driving test centre in Bury, Lancashire, is scheduled to re-open on 30 March following the completion of repairs and improvement works.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 14 March 2012
Type: Press release
Utility companies who take too long to complete their road works will face higher charges Norman Baker has announced.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 13 March 2012
Type: Press release
Rail fare increases will be capped at the rate of inflation under plans to help hard-pressed passengers by ensuring the rail industry brings down the cost
Mode/topic: Rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 March 2012
Type: Press release
Statistics released on quarterly Port freight figures.
Mode/topic: Shipping
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 March 2012
Type: Press release
Cyclists and walkers from across the UK are on track to benefit from thousands of new cycle spaces and routes.
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 7 March 2012
Type: Press release
A £1.2 million THINK! campaign urging drivers to see the person behind the motorcycle helmet was launched today by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 2 March 2012
Type: Press release
Eighty new train carriages set to be introduced on the First TransPennine Express and London Midland networks from December 2013.
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 February 2012
Type: Press release
Construction of Rochdale’s new multi-million pound transport interchange can begin after the scheme, worth over £11m, was given final approval.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 February 2012
Type: Press release
Latest statistics including information on sea passengers, road goods vehicles travelling to Europe and driving test instructors and riders.
Mode/topic: Freight, Passenger
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 February 2012
Type: Press release
Van buyers will be able to receive 20% – up to £8,000 – off the cost of this first wave of 7 plug-in vans.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 21 February 2012
Type: Press release
Rail passengers and other interested groups in Essex are being asked for their views on how train services could be improved.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 17 February 2012
Type: Press release
Construction can now begin on an extension to the Midland Metro from Snow Hill Station through the city centre to New Street Station, Birmingham.
Mode/topic: Rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 16 February 2012
Type: Press release
Congestion on local authority managed ‘A’ roads: October-December.
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 9 February 2012
Type: Press release
DSA is bringing practical driving tests back to Warrington as part of a trial to provide a more local service for candidates.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 9 February 2012
Type: Press release
New measures to strengthen and modernise the ATOL holiday protection scheme.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air traffic
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 9 February 2012
Type: Press release
Transport Minister Norman Baker today announced £15m of new funding for sustainable travel.
Mode/topic: Sustainable travel
Delivered by:Norman Baker MP Date: 7 February 2012
Type: Press release
Reported road casualties in Great Britain provisional estimates third quarter 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 2 February 2012
Type: Press release
Motorists are set for improvements in customer service from garages under a package of transparency and value-for-money measures.
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 1 February 2012
Type: Press release
Local communities and businesses could be given control of decisions and budgets for major local transport schemes in their areas.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Local authorities
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 31 January 2012
Type: Press release
Plans to axe red tape for councils wanting to put in place schemes to tackle disruptive road works.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Local authorities
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 31 January 2012
Type: Press release
Streamlining processes for local councils and the Highways Agency have for traffic restrictions have been put forward by Transport Minister Norman Baker.
Mode/topic: Roads, Legislation, Local authorities, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 January 2012
Type: Press release
New powers to help councils cut the disruption caused by road works were announced today by Transport Minister Norman Baker.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 January 2012
Type: Press release
Plans for a lorry road user charging scheme to create a fairer deal for UK hauliers were announced today by Roads Minister Mike Penning.
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 25 January 2012
Type: Press release
Information on the appointment of Nick Denton and Kevin Rooney as two new Traffic Commissioners.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 January 2012
Type: Press release
From 23 January 2012 the driving theory test will no longer use pre-published questions in a move to stop candidates from learning answers by rote.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 23 January 2012
Type: Press release
News release about the new West Coast rail franchise to deliver 28,000 more seats.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 January 2012
Type: Press release
Release about how new powers which will put passengers at the heart of how the UK’s major airports are run have begun their passage through Parliament.
Mode/topic: Air traffic, Airport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 19 January 2012
Type: Press release
News release about how passengers will have more say on local rail services after designation of the Mid-Cheshire railway line as a community rail service.
Mode/topic: Community rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 18 January 2012
Type: Press release
News release about how van buyers will be able to receive 20% – up to £8000 – off the cost of a plug-in van.
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 17 January 2012
Type: Press release
Britain will have a national high speed rail network providing vital new capacity and faster journeys across the country from 2026.
Mode/topic: Rail, High speed rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 January 2012
Type: Press release
Press release about Justine Greening’s visit to the Gatwick to see first-hand how the airport intends to play its part during the Olympics.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Airport, London 2012
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 9 January 2012
Type: Press release
Announcing the first ‘Satnav Summit’ to thrash out solutions to end the misery caused when drivers follow out of date directions from satnavs.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 6 January 2012
Type: Press release
Press release about new measures to crack down on drivers who abuse the disabled parking system including a new Blue Badge design which is harder to forge.
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for disabled people
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 December 2011
Type: Press release
Drivers across England are to benefit from shorter motorway closures after crashes thanks to the roll-out of 3D laser scanning technology.
Mode/topic: Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 December 2011
Type: Press release
The Department for Transport is providing over £80m towards a £188m deal led by Southern Railways to build 130 new railway carriages.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 28 December 2011
Type: Press release
Rail passengers are set to benefit from extra carriages to ease overcrowding and the former Waterloo International Station
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 December 2011
Type: Press release
Utility firms in St Helens will have to cut disruption caused by their road works after the Government approved Merseyside’s first road works permit scheme
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 December 2011
Type: Press release
Rail passengers in the Thames Valley, the South West and South Wales are being asked for their views on how their rail services should be run.
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 December 2011
Type: Press release
Announcement of the reappointment of Andrew Haines as Chief Executive of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for a further five years.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Appraisal and evaluation
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 December 2011
Type: Press release
Ministers are tackling the misery caused by lorries following satnavs down narrow and inappropriate roads as part of a package of new traffic signs rules.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 21 December 2011
Type: Press release
Construction work can begin on the extensions to the Nottingham tram system has been announced by Transport Minister, Norman Baker
Mode/topic: Rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 15 December 2011
Type: Press release
Latest transport statistical releases including Transport Statistics Great Britain 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 15 December 2011
Type: Press release
Drivers are to be released from reams of red tape currently required by government, Transport Secretary Justine Greening announced today
Mode/topic: Roads, Legislation
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 15 December 2011
Type: Press release
Communities across England will benefit from £854m worth of investment in 21 local transport schemes.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 December 2011
Type: Press release
Transport Minister Mike Penning visited Kettering to see what Mary Portas’ vision for the High Street will mean for the area.
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 13 December 2011
Type: Press release
Release of the A14 challenge study.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 12 December 2011
Type: Press release
Bus services across England are set to receive £90 million to make them greener, more efficient and easier to use.
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 December 2011
Type: Press release
Latest transport statistical releases including port freight and vehicale licensing
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 December 2011
Type: Press release
Rail passengers are set to benefit from easier journeys at stations across the country after Rail Minister, Norman Baker, approved more than £37.5m of Government funding to make stations more easily accessible under a new Access for All Mid-Tier programme. Upgrades to the stations will include new lifts, ramps and raised “easy access humps” on…
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 6 December 2011
Type: Press release
Transport Secretary Justine Greening announced today a £16m investment in third rail heating as part of a £38m programme to make sure the rail network is better prepared for severe bad weather this winter. One of the lessons learnt after three successive severe winters was the need to increase the resilience of the railway to…
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 6 December 2011
Type: Press release
Local authorities are being given greater control over how their roads appear on maps and satnav systems to help them to better direct traffic
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 6 December 2011
Type: Press release
UK-registered vessels will be able to employ armed guards to defend themselves against pirates in exceptional circumstances
Mode/topic: Shipping, Security and resilience, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 6 December 2011
Type: Press release
Designated drivers will be rewarded in more than 8,000 pubs and bars across the country as part of the THINK! Christmas drink drive campaign
Mode/topic: Roads, Rail safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 6 December 2011
Type: Press release
Rail Minister visits the site for a new direct rail link between Oxford and Bedford.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 5 December 2011
Type: Press release
Under the plans published today, search and rescue operations at RAF Boulmer would end in 2015 and at Portland when the MCA contract expires during 2017.
Mode/topic: Aviation, UK search and rescue
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 28 November 2011
Type: Press release
Statistical release of road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe: Quarter 3 2011
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 November 2011
Type: Press release
Release of the independent publication “A fresh start for the Strategic Road Network” by the Cook Review.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 November 2011
Type: Press release
Announcement of the release of the draft Civil Aviation Bill which will replace the current economic regulation duties of the aviation regulator.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air traffic, Airport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 November 2011
Type: Press release
Plans to modernise the Coastguard have been confirmed by Shipping Minister Mike Penning.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK search and rescue
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 November 2011
Type: Press release
Passengers on some of the country’s busiest rail routes are set to benefit from extra seats Rail Minister as announced by Theresa Villiers
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 November 2011
Type: Press release
Blue badge scheme statistics for 2010/11
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for disabled people
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 17 November 2011
Type: Press release
Driving test candidates in the Trowbridge area will benefit from a more local service under plans confirmed by DSA.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 15 November 2011
Type: Press release
Driving tests will be returning to Barry as part of a trial bringing practical car tests closer to candidates.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 15 November 2011
Type: Press release
The locations of charging points for plug-in vehicles are to be systematically mapped across the country to make it easier for motorists to go electric
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 11 November 2011
Type: Press release
Shipping Minister Mike Penning began work that could see Maritime red tape slashed as part of the RED Tape Challenge
Mode/topic: Shipping, Legislation
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 November 2011
Type: Press release
Rail passengers and businesses are set to benefit as Rail Minister Theresa Villiers today pledges to crack down on unnecessary red tape.
Mode/topic: Rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 November 2011
Type: Press release
A comprehensive report on the availability and use of lorry parking facilities in England has been published
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Parking
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 November 2011
Type: Press release
Latest statistics released by the Department of Transport.
Mode/topic: Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 November 2011
Type: Press release
Proposals to modernise the Drink-Drive Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) have been announced by DSA.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 9 November 2011
Type: Press release
The £500million Growing Places Fund will be available to help boost growth by getting the required infrastructure built to enable the creation of jobs.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 7 November 2011
Type: Press release
Classic cars and motorbikes could be exempted from the MoT test under proposals published for consultation today by Roads Minister Mike Penning.
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 November 2011
Type: Press release
Transport statistics: reported road casualties in Great Britain provisional estimates – Q2 2011
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 November 2011
Type: Press release
A new framework setting out the key competences expected of driving instructors and motorcycle trainers has been published by DSA.
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 31 October 2011
Type: Press release
Transport statistics: Road Freight Statistics 2010
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Road management, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 27 October 2011
Type: Press release
Passengers using the busy West Coast Main Line are set to benefit from extra carriages and more seats from April next year.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 27 October 2011
Type: Press release
Theresa Villiers visited Leeds today to see a second entrance to Leeds station will improve access and encourage further growth and regeneration.
Mode/topic: Rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 October 2011
Type: Press release
The Department for Transport has published the Annual Bus Statistics 2010/11
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 October 2011
Type: Press release
Norman Baker launches new guidance to help local authorities design high-quality shared space schemes.
Mode/topic: Rail, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 October 2011
Type: Press release
Abellio Greater Anglia Limited has been chosen as the new operator for the ‘Greater Anglia’ franchise.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 October 2011
Type: Press release
Norman Baker announces funding for over 50,000 Bikeability cycle training places through 206 schools across England
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 19 October 2011
Type: Press release
Bus, coach and lorry drivers with a British paper driving licence are asked to exchange it for a photocard licence to get their DQC at no cost.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 18 October 2011
Type: Press release
Mike Penning launches a new THINK! campaign to help children stay safe on the roads
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 October 2011
Type: Press release
Transport Minister Norman Baker announces the biggest review of traffic signs in 40 years.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 13 October 2011
Type: Press release
The Department for Transport has published the reported road casualties English local authority tables: 2010.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 13 October 2011
Type: Press release
A new relief road which will tackle congestion and improve road safety in Selly Oak was opened today by Transport Minister Norman Baker.
Mode/topic: Rail, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 13 October 2011
Type: Press release
Learner riders in the Shetlands will now be able to take both parts of the motorcycle test without leaving the islands.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 13 October 2011
Type: Press release
Some hauliers will be allowed to use longer trailers under plans to boost growth published today by Roads Minister Mike Penning.
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 11 October 2011
Type: Press release
Theresa Villiers announces that passengers in the South West will see a greater community involvement with the designation of the Heart of Wessex Line
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Delivered by:The Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP Date: 10 October 2011
Type: Press release
Local Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today that the Department for Transport will invest £9.6m to improve access to Reading Station.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 October 2011
Type: Press release
Transport Secretary announces his intention to consult on raising the national speed limit on motorways from 70 to 80 miles per hour.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 October 2011
Type: Press release
Philip Hammond MP today gave the green light for up to £470m of funding for a new bridge across the River Mersey between Runcorn and Widnes
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 October 2011
Type: Press release
The Department for Transport has published the Reported road casualties in Great Britain: annual report 2010.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 September 2011
Type: Press release
Two new traffic commissioners will be recruited by the Department for Transport, Roads Minister Mike Penning announced.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 27 September 2011
Type: Press release
Passengers in the North West will be able to have more of a say on how local rail services are run with the designation of the line between Preston and Orm
Mode/topic: Rail value for money
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 September 2011
Type: Press release
Construction of the A5-M1 link road in Bedfordshire could be brought forward to start in 2014.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 September 2011
Type: Press release
The Department for Transport has published the Port Freight Statistics: 2010 final figures.
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 September 2011
Type: Press release
Light rail has a future in this country if capital costs can be reduced
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 September 2011
Type: Press release
New official driving and riding theory books have been published to help candidates revise in preparation for changes to the test in January 2012.
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 19 September 2011
Type: Press release
From 31 October, learner drivers in North and East Ayrshire will be able to take their practical driving test at a new test centre in Irvine.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 14 September 2011
Type: Press release
New contract to provide day-to-day Bikeability support services announced
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 9 September 2011
Type: Press release
Latest statistics – Port freight and vehicle licensing
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Freight, Ports, Road transport, UK shipping industry, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 September 2011
Type: Press release
New European regulation on the type approval process for motorcycles
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 5 September 2011
Type: Press release
• Test for new taxi drivers • Assessments at Kings Lynn • Road safety initiative
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 5 September 2011
Type: Press release
Merchant Navy Day on Saturday, 3 September is an opportunity to honour those merchant seafarers who have in many cases given their lives in its service
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 31 August 2011
Type: Press release
Transport Secretary welcomes industry work on Bank Holiday rail services
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises, Rail value for money
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 August 2011
Type: Press release
Statistics on road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe and light rail.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Freight, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 25 August 2011
Type: Press release
Detailed information on specific speed camera sites has been published as part of the Government’s drive to increase transparency.
Mode/topic: Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 August 2011
Type: Press release
Senior Traffic Commissioner, Philip Brown, to retire
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 August 2011
Type: Press release
Under ‘lane rental’ schemes councils would be able to charge utility companies to dig up the busiest roads during peak times when road works cause the most
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 August 2011
Type: Press release
More space for passengers created on key commuter services in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Sheffield and Newcastle
Mode/topic: Rail, Passenger, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 August 2011
Type: Press release
Statistics on road casualties, road traffic estimates and congestion on local authority managed roads
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Minor roads, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 August 2011
Type: Press release
New guidance means volunteers, childminders and care workers won’t have to be licensed as minicabs
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 August 2011
Type: Press release
Transport Minister urges commuters and businesses in London to think differently about how they travel during next years Olympic Games.
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, London 2012, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 August 2011
Type: Press release
Northamptonshire street lighting gets £132 million boost
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Minor roads, Road management, Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 July 2011
Type: Press release
HS2 public consultation closes Friday 29 July
Mode/topic: Rail, High speed rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 July 2011
Type: Press release
National travel survey 2010 statistics published
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 28 July 2011
Type: Press release
How holidaymakers can save money by using smarter driving techniques
Mode/topic: Roads, Passenger, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 July 2011
Type: Press release
Driving test candidates in the Barry area could benefit from a more local service as the DSA carries out a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 July 2011
Type: Press release
Minister asks Dover Harbour Board to publish further information on likely impact of the scheme,
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 21 July 2011
Type: Press release
A free online service making it easy for learner drivers to find qualified instructors in their area has been launched by DSA.
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 18 July 2011
Type: Press release
Coastguard stations will be better coordinated and more resilient to the challenges of the coming decades under updated modernisation proposals.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK search and rescue
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 July 2011
Type: Press release
Passengers using Heathrow and communities around the airport could benefit from reduced delays, less stacking and fewer unscheduled night flights.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Airport, Aviation safety, Security and resilience
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 July 2011
Type: Press release
• Contract awarded for three years with option to extend • Bid includes publication of the Highway Code
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 13 July 2011
Type: Press release
The City of Liverpool Cruise Terminal could be permitted to change the way it operates under proposals put forward for consultation by Shipping Minister.
Mode/topic: Shipping, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 7 July 2011
Type: Press release
Transport schemes across England, designed to boost economic growth and reduce carbon emissions given the go ahead.
Mode/topic: Local authorities, Sustainable travel
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 5 July 2011
Type: Press release
Roads Minister Mike Penning today launched a consultation about Dartford-Thurrock River Crossing improvements.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 June 2011
Type: Press release
The Government’s vision for recharging infrastructure, to support the electric vehicles revolution, has been announced today by Transport Secretary.
Mode/topic: Roads, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 June 2011
Type: Press release
The Department for Transport has today published some road-related transport statistics.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 June 2011
Type: Press release
A replacement bridge over the River Derwent at Workington in Cumbria was today given the final go-ahead by Local Transport Minister Norman Baker.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 June 2011
Type: Press release
DSA is bringing practical driving tests back to Girvan and plans to resume testing in the town by the end of July.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
DSA is bringing practical driving tests back to Cumnock and plans to resume testing in the town by the end of July.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
Driving tests in Ashford are being evaluated as part of a national trial that aims to provide a more local service for candidates.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
Driving test candidates in the Warrington area could benefit from a more local service as DSA carries out a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
DSA is bringing practical driving tests back to Louth after reaching an agreement to deliver tests from the town’s Meridian Leisure Centre.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
Driving test candidates in Wiltshire could benefit from a more local service as DSA carries out a trial exploring a new approach to test delivery.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
Driving test candidates could benefit from a more local service as DSA carries out a trial exploring a new approach to test .
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
Driving tests in Dumbarton are being evaluated as part of a national trial that aims to provide a more local service for driving test candidates.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 27 June 2011
Type: Press release
Full information about speed cameras will be published by local authorities and the police for the first time.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 June 2011
Type: Press release
Up to six million extra holidays could be covered by the ATOL scheme via reform proposals forwarded for consultation by Aviation Minister Theresa Villiers.
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air traffic
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 June 2011
Type: Press release
The Department for Transport has published transport statistics (2010) for Accessibility and for air passenger experience (results from 2010 CAA Survey).
Mode/topic: Aviation, Access for disabled people, Air traffic
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 June 2011
Type: Press release
A new THINK! campaign to help cut the number of motorcyclists killed and injured on Britain’s roads began today.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 17 June 2011
Type: Press release
Rail Minister Theresa Villiers today announced the next stage in a plan to build around 1,200 new rail carriages.
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 16 June 2011
Type: Press release
Transport Minister and Economic Secretary to the Treasury today launched second phase of the Government’s Humber Bridge review.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 June 2011
Type: Press release
• Transport agencies to save more than £9m over contract lifetime • Four year contract with services, maintenance and building group
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 14 June 2011
Type: Press release
This release presents provisional ports statistics.
Mode/topic: Shipping
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 9 June 2011
Type: Press release
A scheme giving councils greater power to co-ordinate works on their roads will extend into a further seven London boroughs.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 9 June 2011
Type: Press release
Measures to reduce time-consuming and costly bureaucracy for councils wanting to use 20 mph schemes were announced today.
Mode/topic: Roads, Traffic signs
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 9 June 2011
Type: Press release
An error has been identified in the congestion statistics that were published by DfT 2nd June 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 2 June 2011
Type: Press release
This release presents provisional information about the reliability of journeys on motorways and A roads managed by the Highways Agency during April 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads, Congestion, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 2 June 2011
Type: Press release
Support from major supermarket chains for government’s drive to eradicate blue badge abuse
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 May 2011
Type: Press release
Statistics: Road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe: Q1 2011
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Freight, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Newcastle • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Liverpool and Chester • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Rail safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Ipswich • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Liverpool • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Edinburgh • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Carlisle and Barrow in Furness • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Reading • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Glasgow • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Birmingham and Coventry • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Glasgow • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
• Centre to close due to over-capacity in the area • Tests to be delivered in Bristol and Swindon • No change to practical testing provision
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
Reducing ash cloud from volcano Grimsvötn
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air traffic, Aviation safety, International aviation
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 25 May 2011
Type: Press release
New crackdown to tackle the menace of uninsured driving
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 May 2011
Type: Press release
A1 north of Newcastle joins a key list of nationally important roads
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 May 2011
Type: Press release
Chance to reduce the number of badly thought out and obsolete motoring regulations
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Legislation, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 May 2011
Type: Press release
Driving down the cost of motorway closures
Mode/topic: Roads, Congestion, Road management, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 19 May 2011
Type: Press release
Traffic statistics on road traffic and congestion, first quarter 2011
Mode/topic: Roads, Congestion, Minor roads, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 12 May 2011
Type: Press release
Report on reducing fares and costs on Briain’s railways
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 11 May 2011
Type: Press release
New strategic framework for road safety published
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 11 May 2011
Type: Press release
New money to develop technology to reduce road works’ disruption
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road transport, Science and research, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 May 2011
Type: Press release
Shortlist of companies announced for Greater Anglia rail services
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail passenger franchises
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 April 2011
Type: Press release
Motor-cyclists urged to buy helmets with high SHARP ratings
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 April 2011
Type: Press release
Action can now be taken against those who ignore warnings to get their vehicle insured.
Mode/topic: Roads, Legislation, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 18 April 2011
Type: Press release
One of Britain’s best selling and most iconic publications – the Highway Code – is 80 years-old on 14 April 2011.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety, Traffic signs, Vehicles
Delivered by:Mike Penning MP Date: 14 April 2011
Type: Press release
2010 statistics on vehicle licensing and transport statistics at regional level
Mode/topic: Roads, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 April 2011
Type: Press release
Extra train carriages at busy times on the lines from Skipton, Ilkley and Doncaster via Wakefield into Leeds
Mode/topic: Roads, Community rail, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 13 April 2011
Type: Press release
• Driving assessments for new taxi drivers • Assessments at Failsworth and Chorley • Road safety initiative
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 7 April 2011
Type: Press release
• Driving assessments for new taxi drivers • Assessments at Darlington • Road safety initiative
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 7 April 2011
Type: Press release
• Driving assessments for new taxi drivers • Assessments at Reading and Newbury • Road safety initiative
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 7 April 2011
Type: Press release
• Test for new taxi drivers • Assessments at Hartlepool • Road safety initiative
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 7 April 2011
Type: Press release
• Test for new taxi drivers • Assessments at three centres • Road safety initiative
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 7 April 2011
Type: Press release
• Driving assessments for new taxi drivers • Assessments at four centres • Road safety initiative
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 7 April 2011
Type: Press release
Review of the strategic road network’s terms of reference published
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 7 April 2011
Type: Press release
£46 million funding for over 500 new green buses for England
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 6 April 2011
Type: Press release
New money to help improve London’s air quality
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 April 2011
Type: Press release
Consultation on new EU rules for lorry, bus and coach operators
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Legislation, Passenger, Public transport, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 April 2011
Type: Press release
More services avialable with high speed rail, says Transport Secretary
Mode/topic: Rail, High speed rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 1 April 2011
Type: Press release
Consultation proposes allowing increase in length of articulated lorries
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 March 2011
Type: Press release
Government seeking views on the shape its future aviation policy should take and the issues it needs to address
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air traffic, Airport, Aviation safety, International aviation, Sustainable travel
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 March 2011
Type: Press release
More money for English highway authorities to repair potholes
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 March 2011
Type: Press release
More money to develop the pilot for the Sheffield to Rotherham tram-train project
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 March 2011
Type: Press release
Go-ahead for local transport improvement projects after cost savings found
Mode/topic: Shipping, Local authorities, Public transport, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 March 2011
Type: Press release
Improved testing equipment to detect drink and drug drivers to get the go-ahead and key changes to streamline enforcement
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 21 March 2011
Type: Press release
Bus statistics for the first quarter of 2010
Mode/topic: Roads, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 17 March 2011
Type: Press release
Go-ahead for £4.5 billion Intercity express programme and £704 million plans to electrify Great Western Main Line
Mode/topic: Rail, Passenger, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 1 March 2011
Type: Press release
Launch of consultation on the Government’s proposals for high speed rail.
Mode/topic: Rail, High speed rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 28 February 2011
Type: Press release
Statistics on road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe, 2010
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 February 2011
Type: Press release
English councils given more than £100 million of extra funding for repairing potholes
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 February 2011
Type: Press release
Councils told to use their powers to prevent parking on the pavement where it is a problem and causing an obstruction
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Parking, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 21 February 2011
Type: Press release
Transport statistics on sea passengers and road conditions in England
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Passenger, Road transport, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 17 February 2011
Type: Press release
New “station box” to be built on Crossrail line through Woolwich
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 16 February 2011
Type: Press release
Government implementing major reforms to crack down on drivers who abuse the disabled parking system – the blue badge scheme
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for disabled people, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 February 2011
Type: Press release
Statistics on road traffic estimates and congestion on local authority managed ‘A’ roads and urban areas
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road management, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 February 2011
Type: Press release
Cutting Whitehall red tape to make it easier for local communities to hold street parties to celebrate Royal Wedding.
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Minor roads, Road management
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 7 February 2011
Type: Press release
Nine local transport schemes get the go-ahead today after £45.5 million of savings found
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Public transport, Road management, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 February 2011
Type: Press release
ATOL gets an overhaul
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air traffic, International aviation
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 February 2011
Type: Press release
Catherine Bell reappointed as a non-executive director of the Civil Aviation Authority
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air traffic, Aviation safety, International aviation
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 February 2011
Type: Press release
Statistics for GB road casualties, Q3 2010
Mode/topic: Roads
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 February 2011
Type: Press release
Local authorities given greater control over how their roads appear on maps and satnav systems
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Minor roads, Road management, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 1 February 2011
Type: Press release
Transport statistics on the public’s attitudes to climate change and the impact of transport
Mode/topic: Sustainable travel
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 27 January 2011
Type: Press release
UK seafarer statistics 2010 and civil parking enforcement statistics 2009/10
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Parking, Road transport, UK shipping industry, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 January 2011
Type: Press release
Funding boost for local sustainable transport projects to help create economic growth and reduce carbon emissions
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road transport, Sustainable travel
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 19 January 2011
Type: Press release
Major shake-up of the rail franchising system announced.
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport, Rail passenger franchises
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 19 January 2011
Type: Press release
DSA has announced the closure of its area office at Caradog House in Cardiff.
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Transparency
Published by:Driving Standards Agency Date: 18 January 2011
Type: Press release
Reform agreed for funding of Irish Lights
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 18 January 2011
Type: Press release
Passengers in NE to have more of a say on how their community rail service is run
Mode/topic: Rail, Community rail, Passenger, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 13 January 2011
Type: Press release
Under new powers it will be an offence to keep an uninsured vehicle, rather than just to drive when uninsured.
Mode/topic: Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 11 January 2011
Type: Press release
Alan Cook appointed first chairman of the Highways Agency
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 January 2011
Type: Press release
In future, local authorities and police will have to publish full information about speed cameras
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road safety, Road transport, Transparency, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 December 2010
Type: Press release
A new bridge over Thames between Walton and Shepperton in Surrey announced
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Local authorities, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 December 2010
Type: Press release
New on-road test proposed for motor cyclists
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 December 2010
Type: Press release
Government’s proposed high speed rail network will include a direct link to Heathrow
Mode/topic: Rail, High speed rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 December 2010
Type: Press release
Quarterly bus statistics and 2010 vehicle excise duty evasion statistics
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 16 December 2010
Type: Press release
DfT to invest nearly £10 million towards improving access to Reading station – one of the most critical rail hubs in Britain
Mode/topic: Rail, Local authorities, Parking, Passenger, Public transport, Road management, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 16 December 2010
Type: Press release
Grants for trailblazing cars – part of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution in the UK
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 December 2010
Type: Press release
Latest ports amd motorcycling statistics
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Ports, Road transport, UK shipping industry, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 December 2010
Type: Press release
Radical shake-up of railways could reduce running costs by
£1bn per year and lead to better and more efficient train services
Mode/topic: Public transport, Rail value for money
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 7 December 2010
Type: Press release
New website helps road safety practitioners define exactly what they are doing and why, allows them to design and carry out their evaluation
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 7 December 2010
Type: Press release
Lin Homer to be the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 6 December 2010
Type: Press release
Free soft drinks for designated drivers during the Christmas drive drive campaign
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 1 December 2010
Type: Press release
West Bromwich Albion FC works on child road safety campaign in new partnership
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 November 2010
Type: Press release
More motorcycle helmets rated by SHARP – the Dft’s safety helmet assessment and rating programme
Mode/topic: Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 November 2010
Type: Press release
Plans to modernise the rail network, tackle overcrowding, improve reliability and speed up journeys
Mode/topic: Rail, Crossrail, Passenger
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 November 2010
Type: Press release
General transport statistics and those for road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Ports, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 25 November 2010
Type: Press release
Sundeland AFC works on child safety campaign in new partnership
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 November 2010
Type: Press release
Football clubs work on child safety campaign in new partnership
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 November 2010
Type: Press release
Latest Blue badge scheme statistics for 2009/10
Mode/topic: Roads, Access for disabled people, Parking, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 18 November 2010
Type: Press release
Changes to fixed penalties and penalty deposits for seatbelt and number plate offences
Mode/topic: Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 15 November 2010
Type: Press release
South West Train travellers will be able to top up their Oyster cards at all stations operated by that company in London travelcard area
Mode/topic: Rail, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 12 November 2010
Type: Press release
Waterborne freight in the UK, 2009
Mode/topic: Shipping, Freight, Ports, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 11 November 2010
Type: Press release
Reappointments at the Renewable Fuels Agency
Mode/topic: Aviation, Roads, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 November 2010
Type: Press release
Improving rail travel for passengers in North West England
Mode/topic: Rail, Passenger, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 November 2010
Type: Press release
Canadian consortia to run High Speed 1
Mode/topic: Rail, High speed rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 5 November 2010
Type: Press release
Transport statistics on road casualties and road traffic and congestion
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 November 2010
Type: Press release
Statistics on port employment and accident rates in 2009
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 28 October 2010
Type: Press release
Making sure that children are easily seen by drivers is especially important at this time of year when evenings are drawing-in
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 27 October 2010
Type: Press release
Major upgrades which will relieve congestion at a variety of places across the country
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 October 2010
Type: Press release
Annual bus statistics 2009-10
Mode/topic: Roads, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 October 2010
Type: Press release
Transport spending review 2010 will allow Government to maintain investment in new and existing infrastructure to support a growing economy
Mode/topic: Aviation, Rail, Roads, Shipping, Air traffic, Airport, Crossrail, Freight, High speed rail, Ports, Public transport, Road transport, Security and resilience, Sustainable travel, UK shipping industry, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 20 October 2010
Type: Press release
DfT public bodies to be abolished, reformed or brought inhouse
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Access for disabled people, Passenger, Public transport, Road safety, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 October 2010
Type: Press release
Winners of latest round of Green Bus Fund which helps bus operators and local authorities to buy new hybrid and electric buses
Mode/topic: Roads, Public transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 October 2010
Type: Press release
Consultation on strategic roll-out of High Speed Rail network and preferred route between London and Birmingham
Mode/topic: High speed rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 October 2010
Type: Press release
M4 bus lane suspended from 8 November 2010
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Road management, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 October 2010
Type: Press release
New Group Director, Regulatory Policy, appointed to Board of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air traffic, Airport, Aviation safety, International aviation
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 4 October 2010
Type: Press release
Humber Bridge Board wants to increase the tolls on the bridge from 1 April 2011
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Freight, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 30 September 2010
Type: Press release
M1: additional capacity, improved journey time reliability, and increased safety at two junctions given the go-ahead
Mode/topic: Roads, Congestion, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 September 2010
Type: Press release
statistics on road casualties, breath alcohol screening tests, maritime and regional road freight
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Freight, Ports, Road safety, Road transport, UK shipping industry, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 23 September 2010
Type: Press release
Sixty-five miles of the A1 north of Newcastle join a list of key national roads
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 16 September 2010
Type: Press release
£24 million to develop the UK’s low carbon vehicle capability for mass market electric cars
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 16 September 2010
Type: Press release
A joint venture between Government’s THINK! campaign and one of the country’s largest lorry fleets is taking safety messages to the roads
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 9 September 2010
Type: Press release
Travellers should consider what sort of cover they might need if their operator goes out of busines
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air traffic, International aviation
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 August 2010
Type: Press release
Getting rid of unnecessary signs, railings and advertising hoardings in our urban spaces
Mode/topic: Roads, Local authorities, Road management, Traffic signs
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 August 2010
Type: Press release
Latest transport statistics: Road goods vehicles and attitudes towards congestion
Mode/topic: Congestion, Freight, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 26 August 2010
Type: Press release
Latest road freight statistics
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 19 August 2010
Type: Press release
Latest statistics – road casualties, congestion
Mode/topic: Roads, Congestion, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 5 August 2010
Type: Press release
Most of Coventry’s streetlighting to be replaced
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 3 August 2010
Type: Press release
Latest statistics on aviation, travel to work
Mode/topic: Aviation, Roads, Air traffic, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 July 2010
Type: Press release
Improvements to the A46 will now go ahead
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 28 July 2010
Type: Press release
Reforms to rail franchising
Mode/topic: Roads, Rail passenger franchises
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 22 July 2010
Type: Press release
Improvements will put passengers at the heart of how airports are run, encourage competition and promote investment
Mode/topic: Air traffic, Airport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 21 July 2010
Type: Press release
From 2017, over 140 trains per hour will flow through Farringdon as north/south Thameslink, east/west Crossrail and London Underground services all meet
Mode/topic: Rail, Crossrail, Public transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 15 July 2010
Type: Press release
Over 150 new low carbon buses will join fleets throughout England saving around 50,000 tonnes of CO2
Mode/topic: Roads, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 5 July 2010
Type: Press release
Government boost for car club development in the UK
Mode/topic: Roads, Road transport, Sustainable travel, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 1 July 2010
Type: Press release
More flexibility in tackling vehicles suspected of being overloaded or breaking operating or driving hours rules
Mode/topic: Roads, Freight, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 June 2010
Type: Press release
Utility firms in Northamptonshire will have to slash the disruption caused by their road works, after introduction of first road works permit scheme
Mode/topic: Roads, Road management, Road transport
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 29 June 2010
Type: Press release
Latest statistics – road casualties, traffic, congestion, speed
Mode/topic: Roads, Passenger, Public transport, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 24 June 2010
Type: Press release
HS1 sale will help raise funds for the public purse as well as creating better opportunities for new rail services
Mode/topic: Rail, High speed rail
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 21 June 2010
Type: Press release
Latest statistics – bus and light rail, core accessibility
Mode/topic: Rail, Roads, Access for disabled people, Passenger, Public transport, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 17 June 2010
Type: Press release
Visible evidence of the progress made in construction work over the last year.
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 15 June 2010
Type: Press release
Drive to reduce long queues and the number of delayed flights
Mode/topic: Aviation, Air traffic, Airport, Aviation safety
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 15 June 2010
Type: Press release
McNulty value for money review to report back early with its initial findings
Mode/topic: Rail, Rail value for money
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 14 June 2010
Type: Press release
Latest port statistics
Mode/topic: Shipping, Ports, UK shipping industry
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 10 June 2010
Type: Press release
DfT review will look at testing and training of motorcycle riders
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 8 June 2010
Type: Press release
Latest statistics – vehicles travelling to mainland Europe
Mode/topic: Roads, Shipping, Freight, Ports, Road transport, UK shipping industry, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 27 May 2010
Type: Press release
SHARP – a new website to give motorcyclists the best advice and information on choosing a helmet
Mode/topic: Roads, Road safety, Road transport, Vehicles
Published by:Department for Transport Date: 27 May 2010
Type: Press release
