Latest Department for Transport News
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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.
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UK: Bradford's New Train Station Receives Funding Boost
DfT has announced a funding boost of 400,000 GBP as part of its commitment to build a brand-new railway station in Bradford.
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Avanti West Coast Awarded Long-Term National Rail Contract
The Department for Transport has awarded a new National Rail Contract to Avanti West Coast and the West Coast Partnership Development.
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UK: Class 700 Thameslink Fleet to Undergo ETCS Upgrade
As part of the East Coast Digital Programme, the Class 700 Thameslink fleet will be upgraded to the latest version of ETCS.
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UK: Department for Transport Advances Plan for East West Rail Line
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the preferred route alignment from Bedford to Cambridge for the new East West Rail line.
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National Audit Office Warns of Higher HS2 Costs Due to Euston Delays
The National Audit Office has released a report evaluating whether the DfT and HS2 Ltd can effectively manage the delivery of HS2 Euston.
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Avanti West Coast Granted 6-Month Contract Extension
The Department for Transport has extended Avanti West Coast's contract for 6 months following the operator's improved performance.
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DfT-Funded Project Reduces NOx Emissions from Diesel Trains
A feasibility project led by Porterbrook and Eminox to to help reduce NOx emissions in enclosed stations has delivered positive results.
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Consultation Launched over Revised West Midlands Rail Investment Strategy
The West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) has revised its strategy on how to grow and develop the region’s rail network over the next 30 years…
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DfT Places Avanti West Coast on Short-Term Contract
The DfT and FirstGroup have agreed on a short-term contract extension for Avanti West Coast, which will last until the end of March 2023.
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Govia Thameslink Railway Awarded National Rail Contract Following ERMA
GTR will continue to operate the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail services, having been awarded a new contract by the DfT.
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Dartmoor Line Passenger Services Resume After 50-Year Hiatus
Regular train services resumed on the Dartmoor Line between Exeter and Okehampton this past weekend after a 50-year hiatus.
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ORR, Network Rail and the DfT Launch Better Value Rail Toolkit
UK: The Department for Transport, Network Rail and the Office for Rail and Road have developed a Better Value Rail toolkit.
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FirstGroup Signs National Rail Contracts for SWR and TPE
FirstGroup has signed two National Rail Contracts for TransPennine Express and South Western Railway, which will commence in May 2021.
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Uncertainty Following West Coast Partnership Award
One week after the cancellation of the new South Eastern franchise, DfT has awarded First Trenitalia with the West Coast Partnership.
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First/Trenitalia to Operate West Coast Partnership
First-Trenitalia are awarded the West Coast Partnership. The operator will take over services on the West Coast Main Line in December 2019.
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Government Sets out Strategy for Biodiverse Railway Lineside
DfT produces guidelines for Network Rail to manage lineside vegetation while continuing to ensure the safety of passengers and services.