Department for Transport

Ministerial department of the UK Government

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The Department for Transport (DfT) is a ministerial department of the Government of the United Kingdom. It is responsible for the English transport network and a limited number of transport matters in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland that have not been devolved. The department is led by the Secretary of State for Transport.

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Over 2 million train tickets discounted in rail sale More than two million train tickets will be on offer next week as part of a rail sale, the Department for Transport has announced. Cheaper Advance and Off-Peak tickets will be available from 14 to 20.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:56Published 11 hours ago

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'Major breakthrough' in long-running pay row with train drivers that could end rail strikes A "major breakthrough" which could signal the end of national rail strikes has been made in the long-running pay row involving drivers, according to the Department for Transport (DfT). Sky News - Published on August 14, 2024
Road tunnel construction near Stonehenge to go ahead Plans to construct a road tunnel near Stonehenge have been approved, the Department for Transport said. Sky News - Published on July 14, 2023
Reports HS2 services will be halved - and run at lower speeds - dismissed as 'speculation' by govt The Department for Transport has said it "does not comment on speculation" after proposed cost-saving plans for HS2 were reported. Sky News - Published on February 8, 2023

Regulated rail fares in England will increase by up to 5.9% from March Regulated rail fares in England will increase by up to 5.9% from 5 March next year, the Department for Transport has announced. Sky News - Published on December 22, 2022
Road fatalities rise to more than 1,500 in 2021 after traffic increases post-pandemic An estimated 1,558 people were killed on Britain's roads last year, Department for Transport (DfT) figures show. Sky News - Published on September 29, 2022