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Transport East asks government to invest in East’s transport infrastructure 

February 20, 2025

Transport East has submitted compelling evidence to persuade the government to fund critical transport infrastructure in the East as part of the government’s comprehensive spending review. The submission seeks long-term funding allocations for our local authority partners to support integrated transport projects and plans. The submission also asks for essential schemes to be funded including:…

Response to the Devolution announcement

February 6, 2025

Will Quince, Chair of Transport East, has responded to the Deputy Prime Minister’s announcement: “The East has been added to the Devolution Priority List. The Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner announced six new devolution areas which she hoped would get to elect new mayors in May 2026, including Greater Essex and, Norfolk and Suffolk. This…

Response to the Chancellor’s January announcement

January 29, 2025

Andrew Summers, Chief Executive of Transport East, responded to the recent announcement from the Chancellor: “We welcome the Government’s ongoing commitment to East West Rail (EWR). However, to fully realise its transformational ambition, it is essential that onward connections to the East are considered as the section to Cambridge is designed and delivered – including links…

Leaders come together at the East’s annual Transport Summit to call for greater investment

January 17, 2025

  Transport East, the region’s sub-national transport body, hosted its 2025 Transport Summit which brought together senior business leaders, MPs, government officials and other key figures to explore the critical role of transport in delivering a thriving East for communities and businesses.  This year’s event was focused on Transport for a Thriving East, and highlighted…

East’s first travel behaviour survey uncovers how and why people are making journeys in the region

January 9, 2025

Transport East has published the results of the region’s first-ever regional travel behaviour survey. This landmark survey demonstrates how residents across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Southend-On-Sea, and Thurrock regularly travel, the reasons for choosing a mode of transport and barriers which could be preventing them from alternative options.   With nearly 4,000 responses, the results provide an…