tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from Baroness Kramer 2015-03-27T12:21:50+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-revs-up-motorcycle-market 2015-03-27T12:21:50+00:00 Government revs up motorcycle market Motorcycles and scooters will join cars, vans, trucks and buses in the government’s drive for greener vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/smart-travel-gains-momentum-across-the-country 2015-03-26T15:53:31+00:00 Smart travel gains momentum across the country Initiatives announced to roll out smart tickets and contactless payment on public transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/black-taxis-go-green-with-45-million-government-investment 2015-03-26T12:03:21+00:00 Black taxis go green with £45 million government investment Ministers have today (26 March 2015) announced £45 million to support the rollout of greener taxis. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cyclists-in-brighton-benefit-from-15-million-cycle-hub 2015-03-26T11:03:00+00:00 Cyclists in Brighton benefit from £1.5 million cycle hub Transport Minister Baroness Kramer unveils state of the art facility adding 500 cycle spaces at Brighton railway station. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/changes-to-dvlas-telephone-translation-service 2015-03-25T14:47:20+00:00 Changes to DVLA’s telephone translation service Motorists who don’t speak English or Welsh and want to use DVLA’s translation service will pick up the costs under changes announced today (25 March 2015) by Transport Minister Baroness Kramer. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/extra-funding-for-station-improvements 2015-03-12T16:13:56+00:00 Extra funding for station improvements Government announces £60 million station improvement fund to improve passenger experience. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/3-million-green-bus-funding-to-help-clean-up-town-and-city-air 2015-03-11T13:16:00+00:00 £3 million green bus funding to help clean up town and city air Nearly 150 buses across the country to be fitted with pollution-reducing technology. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/65-million-funding-for-ultra-low-emission-cities-and-green-buses 2015-03-11T00:00:00+00:00 £65 million funding for ultra-low emission cities and green buses Twelve British cities shortlisted to become international beacons of ultra-low emission vehicle use. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-departments-sign-up-to-green-revolution 2015-03-10T14:40:52+00:00 Government departments sign up to ‘green revolution� Green move adds electric cars to government car fleet. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/regulation-change-to-support-children-with-disability 2015-03-09T09:35:00+00:00 Regulation change to support children with disability Change in regulations means specialist medical equipment can now be carried on mobility scooters. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/keeping-our-railways-safe-during-a-time-of-political-change 2015-03-04T13:35:50+00:00 Keeping our railways safe during a time of political change Rail Minister praises the work of the British Transport Police as preparations are made for devolving policing of the Scottish rail network. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-major-car-manufacturers-join-plug-in-vehicle-campaign 2015-02-18T00:00:00+00:00 More major car manufacturers join plug-in vehicle campaign Audi, Mitsubishi and Volkswagen sign up to promote benefits of low-emission cars. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/5-million-to-improve-access-to-port-of-immingham 2015-02-13T13:10:00+00:00 £5 million to improve access to Port of Immingham Link road will improve capacity and remove heavy goods vehicles from nearby town. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/take-up-of-plug-in-car-grant-continues-to-rise 2015-02-13T00:00:00+00:00 Take-up of plug-in car grant continues to rise Number of ultra-low emission vehicles breaks 25,000 barrier. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-bus-sector-is-evolving 2015-02-12T00:00:00+00:00 The bus sector is evolving The bus sector is evolving, but the test stays the same: are passengers getting a good deal? tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/joining-up-transport 2015-02-11T13:55:14+00:00 Joining up transport As transport enjoys a higher profile within government, connectivity and integration are at the core of the Department for Transport’s work. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/the-railway-of-the-future 2015-02-11T10:16:08+00:00 The railway of the future A railway that serves passengers and economic growth. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hucknall-town-centre-given-85-million-to-improve-transport-links 2015-02-09T09:39:05+00:00 Hucknall town centre given £8.5 million to improve transport links Nottinghamshire town to be revitalised. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/residents-and-passengers-asked-for-views-on-existing-rochester-station-closure 2015-02-05T10:58:48+00:00 Residents and passengers asked for views on existing Rochester station closure Consultation launched on plans to close existing Rochester station once new station opens. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-minister-promotes-uk-transport-expertise-in-taiwan-and-japan 2015-01-29T10:32:00+00:00 Transport Minister promotes UK transport expertise in Taiwan and Japan Baroness Kramer visits Taiwan and Japan to help raise the profile of UK companies and transport expertise.