by Becky Appleby | Sep 12, 2024 | News Articles
Network Rail will be carrying out improvement work on the line between Newbury and Westbury next week, with further works to follow later in the year. This is to replace life-expired track as well as flood alleviation work at Newbury, ensuring the railway remains safe...
by Becky Appleby | Jul 16, 2024 | News Articles
A regional transport strategy has been shared by Peninsula Transport, the Sub-national Transport Body for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay. The strategy was approved by the Peninsula Transport Board in March 2024. It brings together the findings of a...
by Becky Appleby | May 8, 2024 | News Articles
Western Gateway and Peninsula Transport Sub-national Transport Bodies have jointly published an Electric Vehicle Charging Study, to help local authorities plan for EV uptake and identify potential charge point sites. The study forecasts how quickly electric vehicle...
by Becky Appleby | Apr 4, 2024 | News Articles
Our transport strategy, set to be published later this year, prioritises improving our strategic road network to ensure consistent standards. This is vital in ensuring the region is better connected, while unlocking its potential for growth. The A30 Chiverton to...
by Becky Appleby | Mar 19, 2024 | News Articles
Peninsula Transport is delighted to welcome four new team members. Technical Director Ewan Wilson joins our existing Programme Director Hannah Shrimpton, who has been appointed to her role on a permanent basis. Hannah and Ewan will be supported by Project Managers...
by Becky Appleby | Feb 5, 2024 | News Articles
Local communities and organisations have successfully worked together to protect the South West’s main rail line from extreme weather, but there remains more to do to make the network resilient, according to the chairman of Peninsula Transport, the Sub-national...