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Transport East Welcomes Business Board Support

July 31, 2025

Transport East is pleased to welcome the support of the region’s Business Boards in developing and delivering our shared transport strategy. These appointments further build on the East’s partnership approach and strengthen the voice of business, helping to shape the future of transport and travel in the region. We are proud to introduce the representatives…

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Andrew Summers responds to news that c2c’s rail services will be in public ownership

July 18, 2025

“With c2c rail services returning to public ownership this Sunday, we welcome the Government’s ambition to deliver a more integrated, passenger-focused rail network across south Essex and into London. “c2c has consistently been recognised for its strong performance and customer satisfaction, and we are optimistic that this transition will build on those strengths while creating…

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East of England Unites for Climate Action at Net Zero Conference

July 17, 2025

It was fantastic to return for another year of the East of England Net Zero and Climate Conference – and this year’s event was another success. The event was hosted by Local Government East, with support from Transport East, England’s Economic Heartland, and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). With the theme “Powering…

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Response to the Government’s Announcement on Road and Rail Scheme Funding

July 8, 2025

Will Quince, Chair of Transport East, has responded to the Government’s announcement on Road and Rail Scheme funding: “Our partners in the East are deeply disappointed by the announcement from the Secretary of State for Transport that the essential strategic road upgrade for the A12 in Essex has been cancelled. It is a vital corridor…

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Andrew Summers responds to the Government’s long-term Infrastructure Strategy

June 20, 2025

Andrew Summers, Chief Executive of Transport East, responded to the publication of the Government’s long-term Infrastructure Strategy: “We welcome today’s publication of the Government’s UK Infrastructure: A 10-Year Strategy and its ambition to bring greater long-term clarity and stability to national infrastructure planning and delivery. Transport East and our local authority partners have long called…

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