Rail
MPs urge Government to back Ely and Haughley rail upgrades
Improvements to Ely and Haughley rail junctions are key to unlocking economic growth across the country, supporting net zero, and providing better passenger services. That’s the message from MPs and peers on the East of England All-Party Parliamentary Group, which reformed last week following the General Election. The upgrades would unlock thousands of extra freight…
Read MoreTransport East shares views on draft Rail Reform Bill at Transport Select Committee
On 21 May 2024, our Chief Executive Andrew Summers spoke at the Transport Select Committee who are scrutinising the draft Rail Reform Bill, before it goes through Parliament. The Rail Reform Bill is an important piece of legislation which will bring together ‘track and train’ planning, investment and delivery into a single guiding-mind for the…
Read MoreTransport East Forum meets at Beaulieu Park to celebrate progress of the East’s newest rail station
On 22 March, Transport East’s Forum and partners visited the under-construction Beaulieu Park rail station, the first station to be built on the Great Eastern Main Line in 100 years. Due to open in 2025, the station will provide a frequent and sustainable service for people living and working in the fast-growing…
Read MoreOur response to the National Audit Office’s report on the East West Rail project
On 13 December, the National Audit Office (NAO) released a report on their investigation into the East West Rail project. The report is available here. We shared the following response to the report and its findings: We note with interest the National Audit Office’s report on East West Rail. While this scheme sits outside…
Read MoreStatement on Ely and Haughley rail junction funding
Today the Government has confirmed funding for upgrades to Ely and Haughley rail junctions. Below is a joint statement from Transport East and England’s Economic Heartland. “This has been a longstanding top priority for both England’s Economic Heartland and Transport East, and the collective voice of our partnerships has been the reason why the Government…
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