The Government believes that a modern transport infrastructure is essential for a dynamic and entrepreneurial economy, as well as to improve well-being and quality of life. We need to make the transport sector greener and more sustainable, with tougher emission standards and support for new transport technologies.
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We will mandate a national recharging network for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
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We will grant longer rail franchises in order to give operators the incentive to invest in the improvements passengers want.
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We will make Network Rail more accountable to its customers.
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We will establish a high speed rail network.
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We support Crossrail and further electrification of the rail network.
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We will turn the rail regulator into a powerful passenger champion.
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We will support sustainable travel initiatives, including the promotion of cycling and walking.
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We will work towards the introduction of a new system of HGV road user charging to ensure a fairer arrangement for UK hauliers.
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We will stop central government funding for new fixed speed cameras and switch to more effective ways of making our roads safer, including authorising 'drugalyser' technology.
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We will tackle rogue private sector wheel clampers.