The Automated Vehicles Act is now law after receiving Royal Assent, meaning… ✅ Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads in just two years ✅ Improved road safety ✅ More economic growth Find out more: https://lnkd.in/ex-XfCq2
Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom
Government Administration
Creating a greener, more accessible transport system for today and leading the way on transport innovation.
About us
We work with our agencies and partners to support the transport network that helps UK businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the UK on the move. We're responsible for: • providing policy, guidance, funding to English local authorities to help them run and maintain their road networks, improve passenger and freight travel, and develop new major transport schemes • investing in, maintaining and operating the motorway and trunk road network in England • setting the strategic direction for the rail industry in England and Wales – funding investment in infrastructure through Network Rail, awarding and managing rail franchises, and regulating rail fares • improving English bus services through funding and regulation • working to make our roads less congested & polluted by promoting lower carbon transport, including cycling and walking • encouraging the use of new technology e.g. smart ticketing and low carbon vehicles • maintaining high standards of safety and security in transport • supporting the maritime sector by producing the overall strategy and planning policy for ports in England and Wales • setting national aviation policy, working with airlines, airports, the Civil Aviation Authority and NATS (the UK’s air traffic service) Follow us: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/transportgovuk Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/transportgovuk Find DfT vacancies at: http://bit.ly/dft-job
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http://www.gov.uk/dft
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1919
- Specialties
- Managing, improving, investing in the road network, Expanding and improving the railways, Regulation of freight transport, Making transport accessible to all, Improving local transport, Sustaining a thriving maritime sector, Sustainable aviation, Green transport, Future of Transport , and Railway
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Great Minster House
33 Horsferry Road
London, SW1P 4DR, GB
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We’re putting young people in the driving seat with new proposals to lower the minimum age requirement to become a train driver in Great Britain from 20 to 18. By creating new career paths for school leavers, our plans could help attract new and diverse talent into the profession, and support the reliability of services by increasing the pool of drivers in the rail industry. Have your say in the consultation by 13th June: https://lnkd.in/euSAu9pr
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🚀 Launching today - our ‘One Railway’ video series...🚀 📹 Join us as we take a look at how the rail industry is collaborating to deliver a simpler and better railway for everyone. 🤝 In our first episode we explore a new working partnership between Network Rail and #GBRTT’s freight teams, as they join forces to: ✅ Bring freight strategy and operations together, taking both to the next level ✅ Provide one voice for the industry to make sure freight customers remain at the heart of planning ✅ Help achieve immediate and longer-term growth targets ✅ Drive innovation, sustainability and economic growth ❓ Do you have an example of great 'One Railway' working across organisations? Share in the comments below! #TeamRailFreight #RailFreight #MovebyRail #SimplerBetter #OneRailway
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Are you a truckstop operator? Or do you know of one that could apply for this funding? Then keep reading! The HGV Driver Welfare Match-Funding Grant Scheme is now open for applications, to help improve parking facilities, security, and driver welfare at truckstops. Find out more about the funding and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/eQGkVqrt #HGV #Freight #Logistics
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50 years ago this week the West Coast Main Line was electrified, bringing faster, more reliable journeys to thousands of rail passengers. Today, we're investing in more upgrades to electrify our trains and reach #NetZero, including along the Midland Main Line. Watch to find out more 👇
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Are you an innovator in the decarbonisation sector? Could you help make the UK freight network cleaner and more efficient? Then we want to hear from you! The Freight Innovation Fund is providing a share of £1.8 million to help test your ideas and roll out new technology to unlock potentially huge efficiencies and emission reductions across the sector. To launch the latest round, Roads Minister Guy Opperman visited Connected Places Catapult to see some freight and logistics innovations that could boost supply chains, create new jobs and grow the economy. For more information on the fund and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/eYn2dRH9
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✈️ We’ve published the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate, our plan to help passengers to keep travelling how they want while protecting the environment. The SAF industry is expected to generate more than £1.8 billion to the UK economy by 2030, creating thousands of skilled jobs. The mandate includes: ✅ New targets for SAF, with 10% of jet fuel set to go green by 2030 ✅ Incentives for suppliers to provide SAF to the UK ✅ Powers to prevent higher prices 📄 We’ve also launched a consultation on the SAF revenue certainty scheme, to help guarantee revenue and encourage further investors to the UK. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/euM79iHe
Aviation fuel plan supports growth of British aviation sector
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We’ve launched the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund, a competition providing £8 million of funding to organisations making autonomous and smart shipping technologies a reality. 🚢 The competition will support feasibility studies looking into innovative technology within maritime. From self-driving boats to streamlined port operations, these projects will make operations smoother and help support coastal communities. We’re committed to investing in maritime technology, helping to grow the economy and create jobs. Find out more on the competition: https://lnkd.in/eY8KFS6a Innovate UK #Maritime #Technology
£8 million funding boost for AI to make boats smarter
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💡 Have you got an idea that could revolutionise transport? You could win a share of £1.3 million to bring your ideas to life on how to improve our transport system and help grow the economy. Find out more on the competition categories and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/eteMKkwu