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MPs urge Government to back Ely and Haughley rail upgrades
Improvements to Ely and Haughley rail junctions are key to unlocking economic growth across the country, supporting net zero, and providing better passenger services. That’s the message from MPs and peers on the East of England All-Party Parliamentary Group, which reformed last week following the General Election. The upgrades would unlock thousands of extra freight…
Read MoreResponse to the government’s announcement of the Bus Bill
In response to the government’s announcement of the Bus Bill in Parliament, Chair of Transport East, Will Quince, said: “We welcome the Government’s ambitions to improve bus services and the recent legislation focused on increased powers for local authorities, including bus franchising, alongside enhanced partnerships and municipal ownership. “Buses remain the most popular form of…
Read MoreAccelerating to a Greener Future: The Role of Transport in Achieving Net Zero in the East of England
In 2023, transport was responsible for 29% of the UK’s total emissions[1]. These figures significantly increase to around 40% for the East. It’s a well-known issue that needs urgent action to create a greener, healthier, and prosperous region. Sub-national Transport Bodies have a key role to play in the decarbonising mission, and this message…
Read MoreDefra Minister Daniel Zeichner MP opens East of England’s third Net Zero and Climate Resilience Summit
Over 250 people attended the summit at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge where speakers and workshops focused on the actions needed to achieve net zero and climate resilience for the East of England. The Summit was opened by Daniel Zeichner MP, Defra Minister of State for the Environment. Mr Zeichner, in his opening address, set…
Read MoreWill Quince appointed as the new Chair of East’s sub-national transport body
Following a competitive selection process, Will Quince has been announced as the new Chair of Transport East. He succeeds Cllr Kevin Bentley, Leader of Essex County Council who has been Chair of Transport East since the organisation launched in 2018. The new Chair will oversee the continued growth of Transport East and our role to…
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