All Mark Harper articles
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News£50m boost to transform public transport in Cornwall
Cornwall are set to receive a £50 million boost to their public transport infrastructure.
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Work to deliver Midlands Rail Hub set to begin with £123 million
The UK Government have announced their new plans for funding, which will be redirected from HS2 to other Midlands rail projects.
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NewsMinisters set out blueprint through Draft Rail Reform Bill
Ministers in the UK have set out a blueprint for the future of British rail, through the introduction of the Draft Rail Reform Bill.
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NewsNew railway station backed for the Vale of Glamorgan
The Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has promised to improve passenger rail services for the constituency Vale of Glamorgan.
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NewsDepartment for Transport intervenes to cap rail fares
The Department for Transport have intervened to cap rail fares this year, delaying a review of rail fares until March 2024.
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NewsGovernment sets ambitious target to grow rail freight
The UK Government have set an ambitious target to grow rail freight by 75% by 2050, in order to improve the environment.
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NewsGovernment joins with Liverpool to transform city's rail network
The Government have joined forces with Liverpool mayor to transform the rail network, as part of the Network North scheme.
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NewsGatwick Airport New Look Station Set to Open
Gatwick Airport's new look station is set to open Tuesday 21st November, with several features ensuring accessibility and ease for customers.
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NewsTicket Offices Will Remain Open
Ticket offices are now expected to remain open, after the consultation period regarding their closure has concluded.
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News£5.75m GB Railfreight Maintenance Hub opens in Peterborough
GB Railfreight has opened its state-of-the-art Maintenance Hub. Located alongside the East Coast Mainline, the £5.75m facility, represents one of the most substantial investments in the rail freight sector this year.
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NewsAvanti West Coast awarded long-term contract after improvements for passengers
Avanti West Coast has been awarded a long-term contract by DfT following significant improvements across reliability, punctuality and customer satisfaction.
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NewsNew Bristol railway station opens
The multi-million-pound Portway Park and Ride station is the first station to open in Bristol in 96 years and will offer passengers easier access to jobs and businesses.
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NewsWork completed on £82m sea wall to protect vital coastal rail route
As part of the £165 million South West Resilience Programme, work has been completed on a sea wall protecting a vital coastal rail route in Dawlish.
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NewsLNER expands Single Leg Pricing ticket option
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is to introduce simpler and more flexible ticketing options for customers across its network as part of a major step in overhauling outdated ticketing.
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NewsDerby selected as new home of Great British Railways
Following a long search, the UK Government have announced Derby as the new home of Great British Railways.
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NewsAvanti West Coast contract extended for six months following recent service improvements
Following six months of significant progress, the UK Government have extended Avanti West Coast’s contract until 15 October 2023.
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NewsUK Transport Secretary gives update on HS2 project delivery
Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has revealed that the next two years will be used to rephase HS2 construction and optimise future delivery of Phase 2a between Birmingham and Crewe.