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Response to the Government’s Rail Reform Bill consultation

April 17, 2025

Transport East supports the government’s Rail Reform bill to establish Great British Railways (GBR).   We believe that delivering a more effective and integrated rail system requires GBR to have a whole-system view, with streamlined processes which could deliver quicker, regionally aligned infrastructure improvements. Regional decision-making, supported by input from Sub-national Transport Bodies (STBs) and devolved…

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Visit to Sizewell C demonstrates national significance of Suffolk and connecting the East

March 27, 2025

On 27 March 2025, Transport East’s Board and partner visited the Sizewell C construction site in Suffolk, a nationally significant infrastructure project set to deliver 7% of the UK’s electricity once operational.  But like any large infrastructure project there are transport implications that require management.  Our partners at Suffolk County Council have been working hard…

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Response to Lower Thames Crossing receiving development consent

March 25, 2025

The announcement that the Lower Thames Crossing has received planning consent from the Secretary of State for Transport, provides clarity to all partners in the East. It will now be subject to a 6-week window for a judicial review to be lodged and we await government confirmation of the funding approach. The nationally significant scheme…

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How women travel in the East – and making it easier and safer

March 8, 2025

Introduction International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate progress, while reflecting and acknowledging the challenges that still exist for women. One challenge on our transport networks is making sure they better reflect women’s travel needs and are safe and accessible for everyone. That’s why at Transport East we’re committed to #AccelerateAction this International Women’s…

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Sub-national Transport Bodies come together and demonstrate how they’re delivering better transport for the country’s regions

March 5, 2025

On 5 March, we once again reunited with England’s six other sub-national transport bodies (STBs) at this year’s STB Conference – as part of the Interchange Conference – in Manchester. Together, we demonstrated our value in supporting partners to improve transport and enable people to thrive. As the lead STB and host of the Rural…

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