Topic

Transport

Safe and dependable transport is essential to UK society and the economy. The government is working to make rail, road, air and water transport more efficient and effective, keep them safe and secure, and reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions.

Better journeys for passengers on the West Coast Main Line

New contract will bring £35 million worth of passenger benefits, including 5,500 extra standard-class seats per day.

Longer truck trial report published

The trial of longer semi-trailers second annual report has been published.

New legislation to boost infrastructure

The Infrastructure Bill introduces new measures to make it easier, quicker and simpler to get Britain building for the future.

Two new rail stations for West Yorkshire

Department for Transport to provide £9.5 million for stations on Leeds-Bradford line.

New rail franchising deal set to transform passenger services across London and south east

DfT has announced its intention to award the new Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern (TSGN) franchise to Govia Thameslink Railway Limited.

Latest

1. MCA Annual Report and Accounts 2013-2014

   • published 25 June 2014
   • Corporate report

2. DVLA annual reports and accounts

   • updated 25 June 2014
   • Collection

3. DSA annual reports and accounts

   • updated 25 June 2014
   • Collection

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Policies 12

1. Reducing greenhouse gases and other emissions from transport

   The government is taking steps to reduce carbon emissions from all forms of transport in the UK

2. Making roads safer

   Reducing road collisions through better driver training, tougher drink/drug driving charges, road safety campaigns and lowering speed limits

3. HS2: developing a new high speed rail network

   The government will develop a new high speed network (HS2) to provide the rail capacity that Britain needs.

4. Expanding and improving the rail network

   The government is expanding and improving the rail network to improve passengers' journeys and support economic growth

5. Promoting sustainable aviation

   Creating economic, sustainable and socially responsible growth through competitive airlines and airports.

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Announcements

1. New funding to encourage plug-in car use

   • 25 June 2014
   • News story

2. Ongoing overnight closures of the M1 at junction 19 Catthorpe, Leicestershire

   • 25 June 2014
   • Press release

3. It’s Showtime for Highways Agency traffic officers

   • 25 June 2014
   • Press release

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Consultations

1. Future of vehicle registration and licensing services in Northern Ireland

   • 24 June 2014
   • Consultation outcome

2. Inner Thames Estuary feasibility studies: call for evidence

   • 24 June 2014
   • Closed consultation

3. Driving theory test fee changes

   • 23 June 2014
   • Consultation outcome

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Publications

1. MCA Annual Report and Accounts 2013-2014

   • 25 June 2014
   • Corporate report

2. Vehicle and Operator Services Agency annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014

   • 25 June 2014
   • Corporate report

3. Driving Standards Agency annual report and accounts 2013 to 2014

   • 25 June 2014
   • Corporate report

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Statistics

1. Public attitudes towards electric vehicles: 2014

   • 19 June 2014
   • Statistics

2. Port freight statistics: Jan to Mar 2014

   • 18 June 2014
   • Statistics - national statistics

3. Air passenger experience of security screening: 2013

   • 18 June 2014
   • Statistics

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Detailed guides

1. The Highways Agency: suppliers and procurement

   Types of goods and services procured by the Highways Agency, how suppliers are chosen, where work is advertised and working relationships. Read more

2. Tonnage measurement

   Key regulations on tonnage measurement, weighing, safe loading, unloading and carriage of cargo, and passenger and personnel safety issues for ships. Read more

3. The Highways Agency: skills card and registration requirements for suppliers

   National Highway Sector Schemes and Construction Skills Certification Scheme registration and skills card requirements for Highways Agency suppliers. Read more

4. Export strategic goods to the Channel Islands

   Find out if you need a strategic goods licence to export to the Channel Islands: how goods are listed on the UK Strategic Export Control Lists Read more

5. Survey compliance costs for the Department for Transport

   The cost of complying with DfT Surveys Read more

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