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Longer HS2 tunnel could help developer create over 7,000 jobs in East Midlands

13 May 2013 09:45

A tunnel on the proposed route of Britain's High Speed 2 rail network could be extended to enable plans for a major development next to East Midlands Airport to progress, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin announced today.

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Fresh start for franchising

26 March 2013 07:00

Railway plan puts new focus on passengers

Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin today unveiled long-term plans designed to drive improvements to rail services, deliver on major infrastructure projects, and put passengers at the heart of a revitalised rail franchising system.

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High Court rejects legal challenges to HS2 in landmark victory for the Government

15 March 2013 10:35

Work on a new high speed railway from London to Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds can continue after a High Court judge today threw out attempts to derail the crucial scheme.

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£14.8 million to improve Loughborough town centre transport network

14 March 2013 11:55

Work needed to improve the town centre of Loughborough and move traffic onto a new inner relief road can now start after receiving final approval from Local Transport Minister Norman Baker today.

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Derby to benefit from high speed rail

28 January 2013 07:01

HIGH SPEED 2 will provide a boost to the economy in Derby through thousands of new jobs in the East Midlands and greatly improved connections from the city to the rest of the country, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin pledged today.

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Nottingham to benefit from high speed rail

28 January 2013 07:01

HIGH SPEED 2 will provide a boost to the economy in Nottingham through thousands of new jobs in the East Midlands and greatly improved connections from the city to the rest of the country, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin pledged today.

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CASH BOOST FOR LOCAL ROADS IN THE EAST MIDLANDS

18 December 2012 11:46

Councils in the East Midlands can plan how to spend their share of an £22.5 million fund for local road maintenance after funding allocations were published today by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.

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Passenger benefits secured through ticket office decision

17 September 2012 13:00

Changes to the way passengers buy tickets at London Midland stations will improve facilities to reflect changing needs while making efficiency savings, Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today.

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New operator for West Coast rail passengers

15 August 2012 07:00

Rail passengers from London to Scotland will benefit from a package of improvements including more trains and more seats, as Rail Minister Theresa Villiers unveiled First West Coast Limited as the new operator for the ‘InterCity West Coast’ franchise.

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Green light to full electrification of the Midland Main Line

16 July 2012 11:20

The East Midlands will have faster, more reliable and more comfortable train journeys after full electrification of the Midland Main Line was included in a £9bn programme of rail investment unveiled by Transport Secretary Justine Greening today.

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