Transport for the South East (TfSE) welcomes this week’s government‑backed agreement to restart regular intermodal rail freight through the Channel Tunnel. The deal gives Network Rail and Platform4 long‑term control of Barking Eurohub and unlocks around £15 million to create a modern international logistics hub, a major step towards restoring scheduled container trains between the
Transport for the South East’s (TFSE) new Rail Strategy was approved by TFSE’s Partnership Board earlier this month. The Rail Strategy sets out the challenges and opportunities associated with improving passenger and freight rail services in the TfSE area and the wider South East. It builds directly on the Transport Strategy missions, published last year,
Earlier this month, the government announced a £367 million, multi-year investment in bus services across the region, giving local authorities the certainty they need to plan services through to 2030. The announcement also saw the extension of the £3 single fare cap, which will help keep everyday bus journeys affordable for passengers across the region.
Local authorities across the region are set to share £99.6 million over the next four years to improve walking, wheeling and cycling, as part of the government’s £626 million Active Travel funding. The funding can help support: • New and upgraded walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure• Safer junctions and crossings• Route maintenance and accessibility improvements•
With its unique geographic position and distinct transport challenges, the Isle of Wight remains a vital partner for Transport for the South East. Our Strategic Investment Plan recognises the reliance of the Islanders on the privately-run ferry service, and supports more frequent services, longer operating hours, new seasonal routes and better integration with rail and
A new study from Transport for the South East (TfSE) shows how the region is changing across key economic, social and environmental areas linked to transport. Building on the inaugural report in 2023, our latest State of the Region report uses open-source data and partner insights to track progress against indicators in TfSE’s new Transport
Travel throughout the South East has rebounded since the sharp drop experienced during the pandemic, although the overall number of trips made remains slightly below pre-Covid levels, according to a new study from Transport for the South East (TfSE). Cars remain the most common way to travel in the South East, followed by walking. Convenience,
TfSE is supporting local transport authorities to deepen their understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the rail-based logistics industry, after our recent study highlighted the shortage of intermodal rail freight interchanges across the region. Without additional and expanded rail freight interchanges, particularly those for the intermodal sector, the ability to achieve the government’s 75%
Transport for the South East’s (TfSE) refreshed Transport Strategy was formally adopted as the region’s strategic advice to Government this week, marking a major milestone for the organisation and setting a clear vision for the future of transport across the South East. The strategy is underpinned by five priority missions: The Partnership Board’s decision to
The government has this week approved the go-ahead to a £2.2billion expansion of Gatwick Airport, in a move that could lead to an extra 100,000 flights by the end of the decade. Work will include moving the emergency northern runway 12 metres further north, upgrades to both terminals, and the construction of new taxiways. The