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Introducing the very first Great British Railways train 🚆 You can now spot the new GBR train in real life as the new branding starts rolling out gradually across the rail network. Another step towards a simpler, better railway under GBR which puts passengers and customers first.

Introducing the very first Great British Railways train 🚆 You can now spot the new GBR train in real life as the new branding starts rolling out gradually across the rail network. Another step towards a simpler, better railway under GBR which puts passengers and customers first.

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We've given the green light for tunnelling to start on HS2 Ltd to Euston! At Old Oak Common station, assembly has begun on two tunnel boring machines that will dig the final 4.5 miles of the route into central London. Read more:

We've given the green light for tunnelling to start on HS2 Ltd to Euston! At Old Oak Common station, assembly has begun on two tunnel boring machines that will dig the final 4.5 miles of the route into central London. Read more:

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Now departed... the first publicly owned South Western Railway service out of London Waterloo 🚆 Great British Railways... Coming Soon.
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Now departed... the first publicly owned South Western Railway service out of London Waterloo 🚆 Great British Railways... Coming Soon.

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230,431 views • 1 year ago

This week we announced that self-driving vehicle pilots could be introduced on England's roads from Spring 2026. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP joined Wayve CEO Alex Kendall on a ride in Wayve's self-driving vehicle to experience how this technology can make our roads a safer place to drive in the future.
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This week we announced that self-driving vehicle pilots could be introduced on England's roads from Spring 2026. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP joined Wayve CEO Alex Kendall on a ride in Wayve's self-driving vehicle to experience how this technology can make our roads a safer place to drive in the future.

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189,298 views • 11 months ago

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP was joined by local schoolchildren and South Western Railway (SWR) staff to unveil a coming soon logo to commemorate the first SWR service under public control from London Waterloo. This historic moment kicks off a reset of the railways to improve performance and boost economic growth as part of the Plan for Change.
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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP was joined by local schoolchildren and South Western Railway (SWR) staff to unveil a coming soon logo to commemorate the first SWR service under public control from London Waterloo. This historic moment kicks off a reset of the railways to improve performance and boost economic growth as part of the Plan for Change.

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107,049 views • 1 year ago

From today until 31 March a single bus journey will cost no more than £2 on most routes across England. Roads Minister Richard Holden MP met with bus staff in Gateshead to understand how the cap will benefit local people. 🚌 #GetAroundForTwoPound
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From today until 31 March a single bus journey will cost no more than £2 on most routes across England. Roads Minister Richard Holden MP met with bus staff in Gateshead to understand how the cap will benefit local people. 🚌 #GetAroundForTwoPound

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199,210 views • 3 years ago

New Transport Secretary Louise Haigh met with staff and shared her plans for how the department can "move fast and fix things" - putting passengers first and delivering better transport in every corner of the country.
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New Transport Secretary Louise Haigh met with staff and shared her plans for how the department can "move fast and fix things" - putting passengers first and delivering better transport in every corner of the country.

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117,713 views • 1 year ago

Transport systems are not working for the people they serve, and that needs to change. By putting people at the heart of how we design, build and operate transport, we can make it work for everyone.
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Transport systems are not working for the people they serve, and that needs to change. By putting people at the heart of how we design, build and operate transport, we can make it work for everyone.

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53,325 views • 1 year ago

The Automated Vehicles Bill will: 🚘 Ensure safety is at the heart of self-driving tech 🇬🇧 Put the UK at the forefront of this growing industry Transport Secretary Mark Harper took a ride in a self-driving vehicle with the CEO of @Wayve_ai to see the technology in action.
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The Automated Vehicles Bill will: 🚘 Ensure safety is at the heart of self-driving tech 🇬🇧 Put the UK at the forefront of this growing industry Transport Secretary Mark Harper took a ride in a self-driving vehicle with the CEO of @Wayve_ai to see the technology in action.

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74,513 views • 2 years ago

We want to make sure our stations deliver for everyone. Rail Minister Huw Merriman explains what you need to know about the rail industry's new consultation on station ticket offices. Take a look at the thread for a BSL version of this video 👇
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We want to make sure our stations deliver for everyone. Rail Minister Huw Merriman explains what you need to know about the rail industry's new consultation on station ticket offices. Take a look at the thread for a BSL version of this video 👇

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81,750 views • 2 years ago

📣 We’re getting more zero emission buses out on our roads. The Go-Ahead Group are investing £500 million to deliver up to 1,200 new zero emission buses from Wrightbus which will: ✅ Support hundreds of jobs ✅ Get the economy moving ✅ Improve bus journeys
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📣 We’re getting more zero emission buses out on our roads. The Go-Ahead Group are investing £500 million to deliver up to 1,200 new zero emission buses from Wrightbus which will: ✅ Support hundreds of jobs ✅ Get the economy moving ✅ Improve bus journeys

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47,840 views • 1 year ago

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP provides the UK House of Commons with an update on Heathrow expansion.
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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP provides the UK House of Commons with an update on Heathrow expansion.

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20,093 views • 7 months ago

We're building a railway that's fit for Britain's future - owned by the public, for the public. Today, we're introducing the Railways Bill into UK House of Commons to set up Great British Railways and deliver a simpler, more reliable rail network.
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We're building a railway that's fit for Britain's future - owned by the public, for the public. Today, we're introducing the Railways Bill into UK House of Commons to set up Great British Railways and deliver a simpler, more reliable rail network.

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16,897 views • 7 months ago

Getting an EV chargepoint installed at home has never been easier. Watch how @octopusenergy help drivers plug in at home so they can charge their car at their own convenience.
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Getting an EV chargepoint installed at home has never been easier. Watch how @octopusenergy help drivers plug in at home so they can charge their car at their own convenience.

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24,068 views • 1 year ago

📢Next stop: incredible savings! Starting today, you can get up to 50% off advance and off-peak train tickets to destinations across the UK. Whether you're visiting friends or family, or exploring more of Britain, you can save in the Rail Sale:
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📢Next stop: incredible savings! Starting today, you can get up to 50% off advance and off-peak train tickets to destinations across the UK. Whether you're visiting friends or family, or exploring more of Britain, you can save in the Rail Sale:

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26,709 views • 1 year ago

We're making progress on our plans to fix the railways, with the launch of Shadow Great British Railways (GBR). But what is Shadow GBR, and what will this mean for your rail journeys? Here's what you need to know 👇 More on our plans:
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We're making progress on our plans to fix the railways, with the launch of Shadow Great British Railways (GBR). But what is Shadow GBR, and what will this mean for your rail journeys? Here's what you need to know 👇 More on our plans:

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29,935 views • 1 year ago

The Railways Bill is set to deliver a once in a generation overhaul of Britain's railways. But what will it actually do, and what does this mean for passengers? Here's what you need to know 👇
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The Railways Bill is set to deliver a once in a generation overhaul of Britain's railways. But what will it actually do, and what does this mean for passengers? Here's what you need to know 👇

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19,498 views • 1 year ago

🔌 Today we've announced measures that will make it easier and cheaper to install electric vehicle chargepoints. With plans to install over 11,000 ultra rapid chargers between now and 2030, InstaVolt are working to help more drivers make the transition to electric 👇
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🔌 Today we've announced measures that will make it easier and cheaper to install electric vehicle chargepoints. With plans to install over 11,000 ultra rapid chargers between now and 2030, InstaVolt are working to help more drivers make the transition to electric 👇

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19,932 views • 1 year ago

"Why are you changing who runs the trains?" Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP answers a group of schoolchildren's questions on public ownership and Great British Railways, as South Western Railway services become the first under the Public Ownership Act to transfer back into public control.
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"Why are you changing who runs the trains?" Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP answers a group of schoolchildren's questions on public ownership and Great British Railways, as South Western Railway services become the first under the Public Ownership Act to transfer back into public control.

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13,387 views • 1 year ago

Are you making the most of your concessionary bus pass? Roads Minister Richard Holden MP visited Leeds Older People's Forum and @HolbeckTogether to meet people who are! If you're aged 66+ or eligible disabled, make the most of your free pass and #TakeTheBus:
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Are you making the most of your concessionary bus pass? Roads Minister Richard Holden MP visited Leeds Older People's Forum and @HolbeckTogether to meet people who are! If you're aged 66+ or eligible disabled, make the most of your free pass and #TakeTheBus:

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19,411 views • 2 years ago

We're committed to building a transport system that supports everyone in this country - no matter where they've come from, or where they're travelling to. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP explains how 👇
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We're committed to building a transport system that supports everyone in this country - no matter where they've come from, or where they're travelling to. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP explains how 👇

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10,314 views • 1 year ago

“When the phone rings, you have to respond immediately. There’s somebody at the end of the line that really needs our help.” – Sam Tompkins, Chief Pilot. This #AirAmbulanceWeek, we’re shining a light on the incredible work of the London's Air Ambulance Charity.
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“When the phone rings, you have to respond immediately. There’s somebody at the end of the line that really needs our help.” – Sam Tompkins, Chief Pilot. This #AirAmbulanceWeek, we’re shining a light on the incredible work of the London's Air Ambulance Charity.

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10,176 views • 1 year ago

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