Department for Transport

The UK Government department responsible for transport policy in England and reserved transport matters across the UK.

Abbreviation: DfT

Also used as: Transport Department, Department for Transport

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The Department for Transport is responsible for transport policy in England and for reserved transport matters across the UK. Its work includes roads, rail, aviation, maritime, buses, active travel, transport safety and some infrastructure policy. It may appear in summaries involving rail reform, road safety, aviation consumer protection, transport investment, decarbonisation and public transport performance.

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