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A38 Saltash Tunnel – September update
National Highways are carrying out an extensive programme of work to update the technology in and around the Saltash Tunnel in Cornwall to keep journeys safe and reliable, and reduce the risk of unplanned closures. Works are progressing to schedule and the civil...
Peninsula Transport Online Coach Forum goes from strength to strength
Following the positive response to the launch of the Peninsula Transport Online Coach Forum during May, the Teams channel has garnered sufficient interest from across the industry to prompt a dedicated area on the Peninsula Transport website. This new online hub...
Applications open today with £100k available to fund rural transport pilot schemes
Along with Western Gateway STB, we’ve joined forces to offer up to £100,000 (£50k each) to fund a number of rural transport schemes, aimed at improving connectivity in harder to reach places within the South West. Rural areas in our region face a significant number of...
A38 Saltash Tunnel – July update
National Highways works on the A38 Saltash Tunnel are progressing to schedule and the civi engineering phase of the programme is expected to finish at the end of August. This work includes the completion of the four new concrete gantry bases near the tunnel, and the...
Freight decarbonisation: pilot success
Our freight decarbonisation pilot project, developed in partnership with neighbouring STB Western Gateway and facilitated by Transport Exchange Group (TEG), has demonstrated measurable environmental and economic benefits since its recent expansion. The project...
Peninsula Transport supports public EV charging from First Bus – just in time for a busy South West summer
First Bus has opened its state-of-the-art EV charging hub at Summercourt depot in Cornwall to the public; a welcome boost to sustainable transport in the region. With 8 rapid chargers, 24/7 access, and capacity to charge multiple vehicles simultaneously, Peninsula...
A38 Manadon Interchange Public Consultation now live – have your say
Consultation Deadline: 24 June 2025 Peninsula Transport is pleased to share that the A38 Manadon Interchange scheme is currently out for public consultation. Full details and the opportunity to provide feedback can be found on the official consultation website here....
£100k Rural Mobility Pilot Schemes – funding awarded
Rural areas deserve to be put on the map. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that we’re helping to fund innovative transport pilots aimed at improving low-carbon, inclusive, and accessible mobility across rural communities in the South West. Together with our...
Peninsula Transport Strategic Implementation Plan 2025/2050
Peninsula Transport sub-national transport body (STB) has published its route map to achieving a strategic transport network that works for businesses, communities and visitors in the South West. The Strategic Implementation Plan 2025/50 represents the delivery plan...