Latest Department for Transport News
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UK: DfT Lowers Minimum Train Driver Age Requirement to 18
The Department for Transport has officially lowered the minimum age requirement to become a train driver in the UK by three years.
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UK: Leisure Now Leading Reason for Rail Travel
New research published by the UK Department for Transport (DfT) indicates that leisure is now the most common reason people travel by train.
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Real-Time Performance Data Displayed at UK Rail Stations
Performance data for over 1,700 rail stations is now being displayed publicly, indicating the punctuality and reliability of train services.
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Great British Railways: New Rail Watchdog to Oversee Industry Reform
The UK Government has announced plans for a reform of the railway system, introducing a new passenger watchdog to oversee service standards.
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UK Government Supports East West Rail Project
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed plans to establish the East West Rail line, connecting Oxford and Cambridge via Milton Keynes.
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UK: Government to Offer Discounts of Up to 50% on 2 Million Fares
The DfT has announced the return of the Government's annual Rail Sale, which will see 2 million tickets on sale for up to 50%.
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UK Government Launches Review on Rail Fare Enforcement
The UK Transport Secretary has tasked the ORR with conducting a review of how train operators address fare evasion.
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Laura Shoaf Appointed Chair of Shadow Great British Railways
The Department for Transport (DfT) has appointed Laura Shoaf as the new Chair of Shadow Great British Railways (SGBR).
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UK Government Establishes Shadow Great British Railways
The UK government is progressing the reform of Britain’s railways with the establishment of Shadow Great British Railways.
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National Audit Office Examines Revised HS2 Plans
The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) has released a report on HS2, following the cancellation of Phase 2 in October.
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UK DfT Submits Proposal to Attract Young Train Drivers
The UK Department for Transport has submitted a proposal to lower the minimum age for train drivers in Great Britain from 20 to 18.
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UK: Work to Commence on Delivering Midlands Rail Hub
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has provided an initial 123 million GBP in funding for work to begin on the Midlands Rail Hub.
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Wales: New Railway Station Planned for Vale of Glamorgan
The UK government has announced its support for establishing a new railway station at St Athan in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
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£250 Million in Government Funding to Support TfL Upgrades
The UK government will supply 250 million GBP in funding to support Transport for London's (TfL) investment programme.
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UK: Government Aims to Grow Rail Freight by 75%
The UK Government has announced it aims to grow the use of rail freight in the country by at least 75% by 2050.
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Liverpool Mayor Signs Rail Devolution Deal with Government
Liverpool City Region Mayor, Steve Rotheram and Transport Secretary Mark Harper have signed a rail devolution deal for Merseyside.