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Transport East and Connected Places Catapult Drive Rural Transport Innovation
Through our Rural Mobility Centre of Excellence, we’re proud to have supported Connected Places Catapult in delivering the Rural Transport Accelerator – a programme funded by the Department for Transport to develop and deliver innovative travel and transport solutions in rural communities. Eight projects across the country each received up to £150,000 to run demonstrator…
Read MoreTransport Committee Report on Local Bus Services Draws on Evidence from Transport East
A new Transport Select Committee report calls on the Government to reform the way local bus services are funded and to adopt a national ambition for a minimum level of public transport connectivity. The findings draw on written and oral evidence from organisations across the country – including Transport East – and highlight the decline…
Read MoreTransport East Welcomes Business Board Support
Transport East is pleased to welcome the support of the region’s Business Boards in developing and delivering our shared transport strategy. These appointments further build on the East’s partnership approach and strengthen the voice of business, helping to shape the future of transport and travel in the region. We are proud to introduce the representatives…
Read MoreAndrew Summers responds to news that c2c’s rail services will be in public ownership
“With c2c rail services returning to public ownership this Sunday, we welcome the Government’s ambition to deliver a more integrated, passenger-focused rail network across south Essex and into London. “c2c has consistently been recognised for its strong performance and customer satisfaction, and we are optimistic that this transition will build on those strengths while creating…
Read MoreEast of England Unites for Climate Action at Net Zero Conference
It was fantastic to return for another year of the East of England Net Zero and Climate Conference – and this year’s event was another success. The event was hosted by Local Government East, with support from Transport East, England’s Economic Heartland, and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). With the theme “Powering…
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