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Ely junction rail improvements focus of Parliamentary meeting

June 19, 2023

Today saw the formal parliamentary launch of the Keeping Trade on Track report making the case for investment in improvements to Ely rail junction. Cross-party parliamentarians came together with industry, growth sectors, private sector international freight operators and regional representatives to drive home the huge benefits the scheme would bring nationally, regionally and locally. Hearing…

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Better Transport for Better Health – how a short walk or cycle can play a big part in being healthy

June 15, 2023

At Transport East, we endorse active travel for short journeys. Walking and cycling not only plays an important role in reducing carbon emissions but it also contributes to good health, which is why for Better Transport Week – and to celebrate Clean Air Day – we want to highlight some of the key facts and…

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Power of collaboration to transform regional transport was key theme of the annual STB conference

June 7, 2023

On 5 June 2023, we joined England’s other six other sub-national transport bodies at the STB Conference in Birmingham to discuss the opportunities and challenges presented when providing people and businesses with the connections they need. Several key themes emerged throughout the day regarding the role STB’s play in, such as the urgent need to…

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Government announces East West Rail route update

May 30, 2023

On 26th May, the Government announced its route update for the East West Rail between Bletchley and Cambridge. Details on the updated route are available here. East West Rail will provide many benefits and opportunities for the wider Eastern region and the UK. It is important as the detail of the scheme develops that the opportunities to…

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Report highlights the reasons to improve rail infrastructure at Ely Junction

May 30, 2023

Transport East and England’s Economic Heartland have produced a report outlining eight major benefits of improving rail capacity around Ely Junction. The report is available here.  The report demonstrates the huge regional and national economic benefits of the project. Removing constraints around Ely means removing barriers to Britain’s trade with the rest of the world…

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