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Developed in collaboration with KPMG and informed by a cross-sector workshop, the paper sets out practical steps to overcome barriers to delivery and scale up deployment of these vital transport nodes.
“While there is some positive news, this was a missed opportunity to provide our communities and businesses with confidence that economic growth will be supported by appropriate levels of infrastructure."
"With a genuine partnership between local leaders, government, academia and industry, alongside the trust and confidence which certainty over investment will unlock, this region can be a trailblazer for economic growth across the UK."
"A fundamental requirement – if these ambitions are to be realised – is improved transport infrastructure and services."
Creating a fully integrated ‘corridor of corridors’, much more than the sum of their individual parts...
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The Secretary of State for Transport has told EEH that it has a 'key role' to play in maximising the benefits of East West Rail.
Smart junction technology can optimise traffic flow, prioritise sustainable travel modes, and improve safety through enhanced detection capabilities.
Government’s development of the Integrated National Transport Strategy (INTS) an exciting opportunity to put people at the centre of transport policy in way which is ambitious and innovative.
An affordable, quick win opportunity has arisen which would finally see direct, full-time rail services resume between Oxford and Swindon, Bath and Bristol,connecting dynamic economies, universities and tourist destinations.
England’s Economic Heartland (EEH) and City Science are developing a state-of-the-art strategic multimodal transport model using the power of artificial intelligence. Utilising Innovate UK funding...
The Aylesbury-Milton Keynes link is an integral part of the East West Rail scheme and was expected to be delivered alongside construction of the line between Oxford, Winslow and Milton Keynes, which opens later this year.
EEH is progressing work to help accelerate the deployment of mobility hubs – areas in which a variety of transport modes and community assets are co-located for seamless interchange.
A core theme of our submission is to build upon and maximise the value of existing investment in the region to unlock an integrated, better connected transport system for both people and goods.
England’s Economic Heartland has submitted responses to the Transport Select Committee’s inquiries on ‘Buses Connecting Communities’ and ‘Rail Investment Pipelines: Ending Boom and Bust’.
EEH will be hosting our first Centre of Excellence Guest Speaker masterclass of 2025 virtually on 26 February, 10:30-12:00
“The launch of the ‘Oxford-Cambridge Growth Corridor’ is an important moment for our region."
EEH seeks to maximise the value of Government's investment in the scheme
Setting out priorities and advocacy for the Luton-Bedfordshire-Corby corridor
EEH's will further expand its work on improving bus journeys in the region during 2025, following publication...
Cllr Liz Leffman, Chair of England's Economic Heartland said: “East West Rail will transform the way people can sustainably access jobs, skills, leisure and housing across the region.
Delegates enjoyed a walking tour of Bedford, before presentations from partners including Oxfordshire, Bedford, Buckinghamshire and Luton, roundtables on the importance of integration, and an address by Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood.
"We welcome the Chancellor’s commitment to East West Rail, infrastructure which our region’s businesses and local and combined authorities tell us is fundamental to allowing them to positively plan for the long-term future."
EEH, which commissioned Arup to provide technical expertise for the study, will collaborate with key organisations such as the rail industry and local and combined authorities to develop the packages, helping to achieve long-term positive outcomes across the rail network.
Throughout the day a common theme was the need for approaches which recognise the region's geography of relatively small cities, market towns and large rural population.
Improvements to Ely and Haughley rail junctions are key to unlocking economic growth across the country, supporting net zero, and providing better passenger services.
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