Transport for Wales publishes five-year corporate strategy
Transport for Wales (TfW) has published a five-year Corporate Strategy outlining how it will improve public transport and encourage more people to travel sustainably. The not-for-profit organisation, which is wholly owned by Welsh Government is delivering a transformational programme that will enhance rail, bus and active travel routes. Last year, the Welsh Government released Llwybr […]
Investing in transport for the future as Transport Scotland confirms key priorities
The Scottish Government has confirmed its key priorities for future transport investment with the publication of the second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2). STPR2 will help deliver the vision, priorities and outcomes set out in the second National Transport Strategy and inform transport investment in Scotland for the next 20 years. The final report makes 45 […]
Clyde Metro confirmed as a key priority for future transport investment
Clyde Metro has been confirmed by the Scottish Government as a key priority for future transport investment. The mass transit plan is one of 45 recommendations included in the final report of the second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) which was published this week. Clyde Metro, which represents a multi-billion investment over a 30-year period, could better […]
North and West Norfolk first to benefit from increased bus services
The first bus services in Norfolk to benefit from funding secured from the Department for Transport are in operation. The Coastliner 36 service, operated by Lynx, will continue to run its summer timetable throughout the winter months. This means that on Sundays and Public Holidays there will be an hourly service running from King’s Lynn […]
Blueprints for improving travel and transport in Grantham, Sleaford, Skegness and Mablethorpe revealed
Town centre improvements, better public transport and improved facilities for cyclists and pedestrians are all part of the new vision for transport in Grantham, Sleaford, Skegness and Mablethorpe. Lincolnshire County Council, working in partnership with local district councils, has drawn up three new strategies – one for Grantham, one Sleaford, and one for Skegness and […]
TfW using AI to improve bus network
Transport for Wales has partnered with mobility intelligence company Cityswift to use AI technology to improve the experience for bus passengers in Wales. Transport for Wales has partnered with mobility intelligence company Cityswift to use AI technology to improve the experience for bus passengers in Wales. TfW are on transformational journey to improve public transport […]
Trams could be a part of Surrey’s public transport network in the future
Trams into Surrey have been raised as one “very possible solution” to improving public transport with the expansion of the capital’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) As reported by Highways News last week, the zone’s expansion was confirmed on Friday (November 25), and Elmbridge councillors had discussed the matter with a Transport for London (TfL) […]
Coventry on the road to becoming UK’s first all-electric bus city
A £150 million project to create the UK’s first all-electric bus city by 2025 has taken a major step forward with 50 new greener buses on the streets of Coventry Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has been working with Coventry City Council on the scheme and has secured £50 million Department for Transport funding to […]
Supertram on track for £8.6m upgrade
A £8.6m funding package for South Yorkshire’s Supertram system has been given the green light by local leaders, to pay for urgent renewal work on the tracks and trams. A further £4.3m has been approved to make the case to Government for significant additional investment in Supertram, as parts of the system come to the […]
Future Generations Commissioner calls for free public transport for young people
The Future Generations Commissioner, Sophie Howe, has called for free public transport for all under-25s. It is part of a five point plan, released on Thursday (November 3), to tackle mounting financial pressures due to the rising cost of living, reports ITV. It follows research from the travel charity Sustrans that shows a quarter of young […]