Posts Tagged ‘rail’
Making the case for enhanced rail connections between Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester
Transport East has published new research setting out the opportunity to double rail services between Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester, delivering two trains per hour throughout the day along this important corridor. The work, developed as part of our Shorter-Term Opportunity Report, brings together evidence from extensive engagement with partners including Greater Anglia, Network Rail, Essex County…
Read MoreEly Area Capacity Enhancement debated in Parliament
We’re grateful to Charlotte Cane MP for raising the Ely Area Capacity Enhancement scheme during yesterday’s Parliamentary debate (3 December). The debate echoed what Transport East, England’s Economic Heartland and our partners have consistently highlighted: Ely is critical infrastructure for both freight and passengers – not just for the East, but for the entire nation.…
Read MoreRegion collaborates to influence the future of rail
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…
Read MoreTransport East responds to the consultation of rail station ticket office closures
We believe to make train an attractive option for making journeys, it is essential for train services to be accessible, convenient, easy to use and competitive in terms of cost and journey time with other modes of transport. We also recognise the need to balance those customer service objectives with managing costs. We were pleased…
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