Posts by Ashley Lawson
Transport East responds to the consultation of rail station ticket office closures
We believe to make train an attractive option for making journeys, it is essential for train services to be accessible, convenient, easy to use and competitive in terms of cost and journey time with other modes of transport. We also recognise the need to balance those customer service objectives with managing costs. We were pleased…
Read MoreRegional transport strategy to be given ‘regard’ by Department for Transport
The Department for Transport has written to Transport East to confirm government will now give ‘regard’ to the our Transport Strategy. This major milestone means the government will need to consider the priorities within the Transport Strategy when developing new policies for the region. The letter recognises that the strategy sets out a useful framework…
Read MoreTransport East Forum visit Great Yarmouth to celebrate recent success
Members of the Transport East Forum met in Great Yarmouth on 21 June to celebrate the organisation’s recent successes and discussed upcoming transport ambitions. One of the major successes discussed on the day was the news that The Department for Transport confirm government will now give ‘regard’ to our Transport Strategy. This means the government…
Read MoreBetter Transport for Better Health – how a short walk or cycle can play a big part in being healthy
At Transport East, we endorse active travel for short journeys. Walking and cycling not only plays an important role in reducing carbon emissions but it also contributes to good health, which is why for Better Transport Week – and to celebrate Clean Air Day – we want to highlight some of the key facts and…
Read MorePower of collaboration to transform regional transport was key theme of the annual STB conference
On 5 June 2023, we joined England’s other six other sub-national transport bodies at the STB Conference in Birmingham to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented when providing people and businesses with the connections they need. Several key themes emerged throughout the day regarding the role STB’s play in, such as the urgent need to…
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