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Our annual report and business plan demonstrate the value we bring to deliver better transport for the region
Our Annual Report for 2022-23 and Business Plan for 2023-24 are now available: Annual Report 2022-23 Business Plan 2023-24 Our annual report demonstrates our valuable contributions to enable a thriving Eastern region with safe, efficient and net-zero transport networks. A major milestone was the finalising of our regional Transport Strategy which sets the direction for…
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…
Read MoreConference highlights East of England’s commitment to net zero
MPs, council leaders and private sector figures came together at the East of England’s 2023 Net Zero conference to highlight the region’s unique opportunities and challenges to becoming net zero. Hosted by The East of England Local Government Association (EELGA), in support with Transport East, England’s Economic Heartland and The Chartered Institute of Logistics and…
Read MoreEast of England APPG highlights importance of the region’s road network
On 12 September, our CEO Andrew Summers made the case for investment in the East’s roads to Department for Transport Minister Richard Holden at an East of England APPG. With dispersed towns and a large rural population, roads will remain crucial to safe, reliable day-to-day journeys across the region – as part of an integrated…
Read MoreEly junction rail improvements focus of Parliamentary meeting
Today saw the formal parliamentary launch of the Keeping Trade on Track report making the case for investment in improvements to Ely rail junction. Cross-party parliamentarians came together with industry, growth sectors, private sector international freight operators and regional representatives to drive home the huge benefits the scheme would bring nationally, regionally and locally. Hearing…
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