‘Connections’ – September 2020
Network Rail partnership sealed Funding bid submitted ahead of comprehensive spending review End to rail franchises could lead to greater role for STBs We’re hiring! Tell us about your interests
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New partnership seeks shift from road to rail in the South East – and an end to diesel trains
A new partnership between Network Rail and Transport for the South East aims to encourage people out of their cars as part of a long-term plan to improve rail services, boost capacity and cut carbon emissions. The memorandum signed by the two organisation sets out a range of common goals that they will work together
Partners announced to deliver ‘building blocks’ of strategic investment plan
Joint team of Steer, WSP and Atkins chosen to deliver geographic area studies and help define investment priorities WSP also chosen for future mobility strategy and action plan Following the recent publication of its thirty-year transport strategy, sub-national transport body Transport for the South East has started work on a series of area and thematic
Action plan needed to make sure ban on new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles is ‘realistic and achievable’
Local government and business leaders in the South East are calling for a targeted action plan to make sure that the ban on new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles – which government is consulting on bringing forward from 2040 to 2035 or earlier – is a success. Transport for the South East brings together the
Transport for the South East submits bid for statutory status
A ground-breaking bid for transport devolution in the South East of England has been submitted to government by a partnership of the region’s local authorities and business leaders. The proposal from Transport for the South East is designed to power-up the region’s economic recovery from the effects of Covid-19 and accelerate investment in sustainable transport
‘Connections’ – July 2020
Bid for statutory status submitted to government Transport strategy approved Chair and vice-chair re-elected Future mobility regulatory review response
Cllr Keith Glazier re-elected as TfSE chair
The chair and vice-chair of Transport for the South East have been re-elected by members of the Shadow Partnership Board at its July meeting. Cllr Keith Glazier, leader of East Sussex County Council, will serve as chair for the next twelve months, with Cllr Tony Page, deputy leader of Reading Borough Council, as vice-chair. The
Evidence submitted to government review of future mobility regulation
Transport for the South East has submitted its response to the government’s ‘Future of Transport Regulatory Review’ call for evidence, setting out how better regulation of this fast-moving sector can help improve connectivity and quality of life while supporting sustainable economic growth. The review looks at the regulatory frameworks covering: Micromobility which includes e-scooters and
‘Connections’ – June 2020
Study underway to model impacts of Covid-19 Future mobility strategy kicks off New board member welcomed Our annual report
‘Connections’ – May 2020
Annual Report highlights Transport strategy amendments approved Covid-19 and our transport network Margaret Paren steps down from our board