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Transport East’s achievements recognised at the National Transport Awards

October 3, 2025

Transport East was shortlisted at the National Transport Awards, recognising the partnership’s work to improve travel and transport for rural communities. We were delighted to be a finalist in the John Prescott Regional Transport Authority of the Year Award. While we didn’t win, the shortlisting highlights our efforts to bring together partners to tackle the unique…

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Book your place: Transport East’s ‘The Future of Rail in the East’ event

September 29, 2025

You are invited to register interest for our Future of Rail in the East event – a unique opportunity to help shape the future of rail across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Southend and Thurrock. Date: Thursday 20 November, 9:30am – 3:45pm Location: Town Hall, Colchester, CO1 1PJ Booking details: We have closed registration for this event. If you…

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East unites to support case for extending East West Rail beyond Cambridge

September 22, 2025

  New evidence highlighting the economic and growth potential of extending the East West Rail scheme to Norfolk, Suffolk, and North Essex has been revealed by a local authority partnership advocating for rail improvements beyond Cambridge. At a meeting on 19 September, hosted at the National Horse Racing Museum in Newmarket, around 60 delegates –…

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Southend hosts innovative autonomous bus as regional transport leaders gather to discuss future investment for the East

September 19, 2025

  Transport East and Southend-on-Sea City Council welcomed senior regional transport leaders on Thursday 18 September, as the Transport East Board and members visited the city to see first-hand how investment in cycling and new technology is shaping urban transport. Attendees experienced a demonstration of an electric autonomous shuttle, developed by Ohmio Lift sparking discussions…

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£8.5m in Government funding to boost local transport delivery across the East

September 5, 2025

The Department for Transport has confirmed £8.5 million of resource funding for local transport authorities in the East between 2026 and 2029. This investment, part of a wider £104 million package announced nationally, is intended to help councils develop and deliver ambitious transport plans that improve everyday journeys. This funding aims to facilitate the delivery…

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