New ‘underground’ train system proposed for part of south coast
A new underground train system has been proposed to cut travel times between two cities in the south of England. The rail link would connect Southampton Central station with Netley, allowing for a more direct and quicker route to neighbouring Portsmouth. It is one of several ideas suggested in a document released by Transport for the South […]
Bus cuts will save TfL £35m a year when £730m needed under govt plan
Transport for London’s (TfL) decision to axe or amend 78 of the current 620 bus routes will only lead to a £35m cost savings per year – when £730m is required from a government plan. TfL’s operating officer Andy Lord said the savings weren’t “an insubstantial amount in the context of savings we’ve got to […]
Go-Ahead named top apprenticeship employer in the UK transport industry
The Go-Ahead Group has been named as Britain’s top provider of transport apprenticeships in a ranking developed by the Department for Education. The ‘Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers’ list is intended to help future apprentices, parents and careers advisers to identify apprenticeship opportunities at the country’s leading employers. Go-Ahead ranks 13th overall on the list, and […]
New TravelEssex identity launched to unify bus network in Essex
A new bus identity, TravelEssex, is being launched today to help the transport network build back from Covid 19 and encourage people to swap from car to bus. TravelEssex has been introduced to provide the network with a consistent, strong identity to build residents confidence in using bus services. Essex County Council has worked with […]
Edinburgh councillors urged to reconsider public transport as ‘the solution rather than the problem’
Edinburgh councillors have been urged to reconsider public transport as a solution rather than a problem. This was after the removal of a bus lane recently. Edinburgh Live reports that the return of pre-pandemic levels of traffic and more people flying abroad has meant the the 2.3-mile stretch between the Newbridge Roundabout and the airport has been […]
First Bus celebrates completion of UK’s largest rapid EV charging hub at flagship Glasgow depot
First Bus has announced the completion of a major transformation programme at its Caldedonia depot in Glasgow. The city is now home to the UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) rapid-charging centre. Scottish Transport Minister, Jenny Gilruth, visited the site this week to mark the completion of works, which will allow 150 EVs to be charged […]
Sustrans says ’20-minute’ neighbourhood concept should be ’embedded’ in the local and nation planning system
The 20-minute neighbourhood concept should be embedded at the heart of the planning nationally and locally. That is the opinion of Xavier Brice, Chief Executive Officer of Sustrans, in response to the Queen’s Speech. “With the rising cost of living and worsening inequality, it is critical that the Government is addressing the planning system with […]
Bus service plans set for welcome in Northumberland
An award of more than £160m to improve bus services in Northumberland is set to be welcomed by the council. The Department for Transport (DfT) recently announced a Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) for the region with an indicative £163.5m of Government funding to the North East Joint Transport Committee (JTC). Now detailed proposals of what the funding will be […]
Decision on Bath & North East Somerset Park & Ride contract before cabinet
A new contract to run park and ride services from Bath’s three sites to the city centre is being considered by Bath & North East Somerset councillors. A report before the cabinet which meets this week sets out options for the service because the current contract, set up ten years ago, is due to expire in August. […]
Liverpool City Region reports strong recovery on public transport
The Liverpool City Region transport network is recovering very strongly following Covid – but service levels need to be maintained to sustain the bounce back, say city region leaders. At the height of the pandemic people across the region, as in other areas of the country, were discouraged from using public transport except to make […]