Transport press releases - Department for Transport

Transport Statistics

Thu, 31 May 2012 08:54:24 +0000

Release of statistics regarding road conditions in England in 2011.

Transport Statistics

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:30:13 +0000

Release of information regarding road goods vehicles travelling to mainland Europe.

New plans to reform strategic road network

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:55:04 +0000

Transport Secretary, Justine Greening, has set out the first steps in an ambitious programme for reforming the strategic road network.

Green growth gets £113 million transport boost

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:59:57 +0000

30 carbon cutting, growth boosting local transport schemes have been given the green light by Transport Minister Norman Baker

Revised charges to improve Dartford Crossing

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:44:58 +0000

Plans to tackle congestion and deliver improvements at the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing have taken an important step forward today.

Cutting MOT red tape for classic vehicle owners

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:58:19 +0000

Announcement by Roads Minister Mike Penning about how classic vehicles will be exempted from the MoT test.

Revolutionary new Tram Trains to be piloted in South Yorkshire

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:07:05 +0000

Passengers in South Yorkshire will be the first in the country to benefit from flexible new Tram Trains that will make their journeys easier.

Government agrees station funding

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:03:58 +0000

Ministers have approved £10m of Government funding for the redevelopment of Northampton station designed to help transform the town’s economy.

Highway Code app launched to improve road safety

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:01:55 +0000

The Highway Code is undergoing a digital revolution as Transport Secretary, Justine Greening, launches it as an interactive app for smartphones.

Transport Statistics

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:03:52 +0000

Department for Transport has published content on congestion on local authority managed ‘A’ roads and road traffic estimates.

Government crack down on drug driving menace

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:13:59 +0000

The Government has announced plans to crack down on those who drive while under the influence of drugs.

Extra carriages mean more seats for commuters

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:31:17 +0000

Commuters will enjoy improved journeys and benefit from 2,400 extra seats during the morning and evening peaks thanks to additional Government funding.

Work starts on six road schemes for future delivery

Tue, 08 May 2012 08:39:26 +0000

Work supporting improvements to the strategic road network has been given the go ahead today.

Green light for Kingskerswell Bypass

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:14:12 +0000

Work can begin on major road scheme in Devon, Secretary of State for Transport Justine Greening has announced.

A43 Corby link road given final go-ahead

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:49:38 +0000

Work on a new £34 million dual carriageway to the south east of Corby can now start.