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Will Quince reflects on the Autumn Budget

November 26, 2025

“There are several areas of today’s Budget that will have an impact on transport and for the East’s travellers. Our partnership strongly welcomes the confirmation of the rail fares freeze, as ticket costs is one of the biggest barriers to people choosing rail for their journeys. “Further commitment has also been made to the Lower…

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Region collaborates to influence the future of rail 

November 24, 2025

Senior partners came together in Colchester to chart the future of the region’s rail network – ensuring it delivers for passengers and businesses and helps the East to thrive. Hosted by Transport East at Colchester Town Hall on 20 November, the Future of Rail event brought together rail industry directors, local politicians, and transport partners…

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East West Rail: Eastern Section Board supports commitments to progress a new eastern Cambridge station and extending dual-tracking toward Newmarket

November 20, 2025

“The East West Rail Eastern Section Board welcomes the publication of East West Rail’s ‘You Said, We Did’ responding to the 2024 non-statutory consultation. They have clearly considered the views expressed and responded. We particularly welcome the commitments to progressing a station in eastern Cambridge and extending dual-tracking infrastructure towards Newmarket – both of these…

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Transport East welcomes the laying of the Railways Bill through Parliament

November 5, 2025

Andrew Summers has responded to the laying of the Government’s Railways Bill: “Transport East welcomes the laying of the Railways Bill through Parliament. This marks the start of legislative process to establish Great British Railways (GBR). “Transport East contributed to the consultation with written evidence and supports this landmark reform to create a simpler and…

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Andrew Summers responds to news that Greater Anglia’s rail services will be in public ownership on Sunday, 12 October

October 10, 2025

“With Greater Anglia rail services returning to public ownership this Sunday, we welcome the Government’s continued commitment to delivering a more integrated, passenger-focused rail network across the East. “Greater Anglia has consistently been recognised as one of the nation’s best-performing rail operators, delivering reliable services and strong customer satisfaction. The network plays a vital role…

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