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• News story: Transport Secretary confirms £18 million to protect vital services in Greater Manchester

  08-06-2023 19:40 via gov.uk
  
  Extraordinary funding settlement will enable the city’s transport network to recover from the impact of the pandemic.
  
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• News story: Peter, Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, reappointed as Chair of Network Rail

  08-06-2023 14:52 via gov.uk
  
  Network Rail Chair will continue to play a prominent role in bringing about rail reform.
  
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• Research: Zero emission bus regional areas scheme: interim evaluation

  07-06-2023 11:00 via gov.uk
  
  This report outlines the findings from the pre-implementation phase of zero-emission buses, which is part of the ZEBRA scheme.
  
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• Research: Low emission bus scheme monitoring programme

  07-06-2023 11:00 via gov.uk
  
  This report outlines data on refuelling, recharging and distance travelled by low emission buses over the trial period.
  
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• Research: Increasing bus patronage through an audience strategy

  07-06-2023 11:00 via gov.uk
  
  Research to support developing strategies and policies to encourage greater bus usage.
  
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• Research: National survey of lorry parking (2022): part 2

  07-06-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Part 2 of a study on lorry parking facilities in England.
  
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• Official Statistics: Renewable fuel statistics 2021: Final report (revised)

  07-06-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Supply of renewable fuels for January to December 2021.
  
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• National Statistics: Port freight quarterly statistics: January to March 2023

  07-06-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Provisional quarterly statistics on freight handled by UK major ports for January to March 2023.
  
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• Closed consultation: Driving licensing review - call for evidence on opportunities for changes to the driver licensing regime

  06-06-2023 13:16 via gov.uk
  
  A call for evidence that seeks views on potential opportunities to improve our driving licensing regime.
  
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• News story: Government launches new drive to support rural communities

  06-06-2023 01:30 via gov.uk
  
  Unleashing Rural Productivity document launched
  
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• Research: Transport-technology research innovation grants (T-TRIG): 2021 project outcomes

  06-06-2023 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  Review of the achievements from projects that received funding from the T-TRIG innovation programme in 2021.
  
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• News story: Nearly £2 million to fund innovative transport tech including apps to assist disabled passengers

  06-06-2023 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  Innovative start-ups awarded government funding to develop projects that will provide greener transport systems that are accessible to everyone.
  
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• Guidance: HGV levy rates

  05-06-2023 14:59 via gov.uk
  
  Details of the rates of HGV levy payable.
  
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• Statement to Parliament: East West Rail: Oxford and Cambridge route update

  05-06-2023 13:56 via gov.uk
  
  East West Rail route development to improve connectivity and boost productivity in the Oxford to Cambridge region.
  
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• Research: Low carbon transport fuels: DfT Science Advisory Council position paper

  05-06-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Identifying the major challenges and uncertainties that need to be resolved to accelerate cost-effective decarbonisation of transport.
  
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• Research: Air quality onboard trains: a response to the Rail Safety and Standards Board report

  05-06-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  DfT Science Advisory Council response to the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) report on the analysis of air quality on board trains.
  
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• News story: Work begins on Cambridge’s new rail station

  05-06-2023 08:56 via gov.uk
  
  New train station to boost jobs and homes in the area and bring together world-leading academics at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
  
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• Guidance: South Eastern Railways 2021 OLR rail services contract

  02-06-2023 16:15 via gov.uk
  
  Services contract and ancillary legal documents for DfT OLR Holdings Limited and SE Trains Limited.
  
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• Official Statistics: Electric vehicle charging device grant scheme statistics: April 2023

  01-06-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Electric vehicle charging statistics on the number of electric vehicle charging devices funded through grant schemes in the UK.
  
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• Research: Addressing the cost of pilot training

  31-05-2023 13:34 via gov.uk
  
  Explores solutions to finance as a barrier to entering the pilot profession in the UK.
  
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• Guidance: TAG: appraisal tables for presenting a business case

  31-05-2023 11:00 via gov.uk
  
  Transport analysis guidance (TAG) worksheets used to present the results of a scheme appraisal as part of a business case.
  
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• Research: Planning routes and crossings in the UK haulage sector in 2022

  31-05-2023 10:57 via gov.uk
  
  Findings from a qualitative study on how the haulage sector responded to border disruption in recent years.
  
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• Guidance: Longer semi-trailer (LST) implementation guide for operators

  30-05-2023 14:10 via gov.uk
  
  Helping current or potential new operators safely use longer-semi trailers.
  
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• Guidance: Catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters

  30-05-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  The rules that apply to the manufacture, sale and fitting of catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters.
  
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• Research: Measurement of emissions from brake and tyre wear

  30-05-2023 10:21 via gov.uk
  
  A research report on developing prototypes to measure brake and tyre wear emissions from road vehicles in real driving conditions.
  
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• Policy paper: International Transport Forum: presidency and vice-presidencies statement 2023

  25-05-2023 11:53 via gov.uk
  
  Statement issued at the International Transport Forum (ITF) in Leipzig, Germany, as the UK presidency comes to a close.
  
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• News story: UK reaffirms support for Ukraine as government hands over presidency of International Transport Forum

  25-05-2023 11:52 via gov.uk
  
  Transport Secretary highlights devastating impact war has had on Ukraine transport infrastructure and calls for changes to ITF rules to adapt to unprecedented global events.
  
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• Transparency data: DfT: spending over £25,000, February 2023

  25-05-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Reports on departmental spending over £25,000.
  
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• News story: £72 million boost for train services in Manchester and the north

  25-05-2023 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  This package will improve the passenger experience by having more reliable trains and fewer delays.
  
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• National Statistics: Reported road casualties Great Britain, provisional results: 2022

  24-05-2023 10:42 via gov.uk
  
  Personal injury collision statistics on public roads in Great Britain for 2022.
  
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• Official Statistics: Serious e-scooter casualties: comparing police and hospital data

  24-05-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  An analysis of e-scooter casualties reported by police via the STATS19 system, linked to trauma patient data from the Trauma Audit Research Network (TARN).
  
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• National Statistics: Reported road casualties Great Britain: e-Scooter factsheet 2022

  24-05-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  A summary of statistics on e-scooter casualties in reported road collisions in Great Britain to the end of 2022
  
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• Small commercial vessel registrations, surveys and inspections

  23-05-2023 17:02 via gov.uk
  
  Small commercial vessels must be registered, surveyed and inspected to meet UK safety laws - registering a boat, surveys and inspections
  
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• National Statistics: Road goods vehicles travelling to Europe: April 2022 to March 2023

  23-05-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Number of powered vehicles and unaccompanied trailers carried on each route to Europe for April 2022 to March 2023.
  
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• Transparency data: Bus service improvement plans: local transport authority allocations

  22-05-2023 16:45 via gov.uk
  
  Funding allocations for local authorities in England (outside London) to provide bus service improvements.
  
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• Policy paper: Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Counter Terrorism Programme Fund annual review summaries 2020 to 2021

  22-05-2023 14:41 via gov.uk
  
  This page provides the annual review summaries for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programmes in the Counter terrorism programme Fund area.
  
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• Policy paper: Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Counter Terrorism Programme Fund programme summaries 2021 to 2022

  19-05-2023 13:28 via gov.uk
  
  This page includes summaries of Conflict, Stability and Security Fund Counter Terrorism programmes.
  
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• Guidance: General aviation handbook

  19-05-2023 11:00 via gov.uk
  
  An overview of general aviation activity and its wider economic, cultural, environmental and social value.
  
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• News story: Millions of people to benefit from £200 million to improve walking and cycling routes

  19-05-2023 01:01 via gov.uk
  
  Funding will ease congestion across cities, transform the school run and provide a boost to high street businesses.
  
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• Open consultation: Shaping the future of England's strategic roads

  18-05-2023 18:00 via gov.uk
  
  Public consultation on National Highways’ strategic road network Initial Report.
  
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• Decision: Proposed Leeds to Micklefield scheme: Transport and Works Act order

  18-05-2023 10:57 via gov.uk
  Screening decision for the proposed Leeds to Micklefield enhancement works TWA application.
  
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• Research: Decarbonising general aviation

  18-05-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  Detailing the carbon emissions of general aviation activity, including future opportunities and costs to support the sector's decarbonisation.
  
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• Research: Longer semi-trailer trial evaluation: annual report 2021

  17-05-2023 13:45 via gov.uk
  
  Summary of research and findings from year 9 of the longer semi-trailer (LST) trial evaluation.
  
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• Corporate report: Traffic Commissioner function review 2021 to 2022

  17-05-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Review of the Traffic Commissioner function, including the outcome of the public consultation and recommendations.
  
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• Consultation outcome: Review of Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain function

  17-05-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Reviewing the role, current duties, responsibilities and staffing of the Office of the Traffic Commissioner.
  
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• Research: Evaluation of the £2 bus fare cap

  17-05-2023 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  Interim report of the £2 bus fare cap.
  
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• News story: Government extends £2 bus fare cap and protects vital services

  17-05-2023 01:15 via gov.uk
  
  Additional funding will help passengers save money on fares and support vulnerable bus routes.
  
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• News story: UK-US partnership set to soar with sustainable aviation summit and collaborative approach

  15-05-2023 01:01 via gov.uk
  
  UK and US to work together to reduce aviation emissions and accelerate development of sustainable aviation fuel.
  
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• Statement to Parliament: Transpennine Express's contract will not be renewed or extended

  11-05-2023 18:20 via gov.uk
  
  Secretary of State for Transport statement to Parliament about not renewing Transpennine Express contract.
  
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• Official Statistics: Renewable fuel statistics 2022: Fourth provisional report

  11-05-2023 10:30 via gov.uk
  
  Supply of renewable fuels for January to December 2022.
  
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