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Truckstops get multi-million pound makeover in second tranche of funding 
 
A further £16.5m is being spent on improving lorry parking facilities and increasing spaces for HGVs across England, the department for transport (DfT) has announced. 
 
Roads minister Guy Opperman said 38 truckstops will be upgraded with new showers and restaurants, as well as better lighting and secure fencing so drivers can feel safer and sleep with greater peace of mind. 
 
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LONDON’S DIRECT VISION STANDARD – INDUSTRY CONCERNS IGNORED BY TFL 
 
The RHA and Logistics UK, the two main groups representing the UK’s hauliers, have expressed disappointment that the new Direct Vision Standard (DVS) published by Transport for London (TfL) does not take into account concerns that have already been expressed by industry. 
 
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GOVERNMENT MINISTER SUPPORTS RHA DRIVE FOR BETTER TRUCK STOPS 
 
Roads Minister, Richard Holden joined Transport Focus, the RHA and Logistics UK at an event to highlight delivering truck stop improvements for lorry drivers. 
 
Transport Focus has been surveying drivers on what they want from their rest stops. Secure parking with good toilet and washing facilities as well as food provision were the top responses. 
 
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