EEH has ‘key role’ in maximising East West Rail
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.
In a letter to EEH's Chair Cllr Liz Leffman, Heidi Alexander said: “As you know, East West Rail is a priority transport project for the Government. It is a crucial programme for unlocking opportunities across the OxCam corridor and delivering the Government’s growth mission. EEH …
Report highlights opportunities from smart junctions
Smart junction technology can optimise traffic flow, prioritise sustainable travel modes, and improve safety through enhanced detection capabilities.
During 2024 EEH conducted an initial strategic and high-level review of the benefits and opportunities of smart junction technology in the region, with a focus on priority corridors and existing signalised junctions.
The study, available in interim form identifies initial urban areas that could most immediately benefit from smart junction technology, based …
Investment workshop brings together councils and private sector
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.
To support engagement with the private and public sector, we facilitated a 'triage investment' workshop with KPMG to bring together both EEH authority partners, commercial mobility hub developers and private capital partners to explore opportunities to invest in hubs.
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How Aylesbury-Milton Keynes link is vital for 'Global Britain' rail corridor
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, in conjunction with Buckinghamshire Council and the East West Main Line Partnership, has produced a report which shows how the link also makes possible the opportunity of a wider rail corridor between Northampton, …
Report highlights opportunities from smart junctions
Smart junction technology can optimise traffic flow, prioritise sustainable travel modes, and improve safety through enhanced detection capabilities.
During 2024 EEH conducted an initial strategic and high-level review of the benefits and opportunities of smart junction technology in the region, with a focus on priority corridors and existing signalised junctions.
The study, available in interim form considers vehicular demand, including for HGVs, congestion, key bus routes and collisions across a …
EEH developing new AI-powered regional model
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 and working in collaboration with the University of Exeter, our model is leveraging innovative techniques, including AI technologies, to automate and enhance model development processes.
Chair of England’s Economic Heartland, Cllr Liz Leffman, said: “This ground-breaking new model for the region has been made possible …
Consultation response submitted as EEH supports DfT roadshow
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.
Integration of systems, modes, data and joined-up decision making are all key to ensuring journeys across the transport network are easy, reliable and convenient.
As part of EEH’s response to the INTS ‘call for ideas’, we have outlined that it is …
'Quick-win' opportunity for Oxford-Swindon-Bristol rail services
A new hourly service between Oxford, Swindon, Bath and Bristol could be delivered as early as next year and requires zero capital investment from Government, according to a new report co-authored by East West Main Line Partnership, England’s Economic Heartland and Western Gateway STB, and supported by Network Rail and Great Western.
Currently, there is no direct rail service connecting Oxford to Swindon, Bath and Bristol, with interchange required at …
Evidence to MPs on buses and ending rail ‘boom and bust’
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’.
For the bus inquiry, our submission highlights how the need for a flexible approach to service models such as franchising and enhanced partnerships, and the opportunity for a pan-regional bus network.
For the rail inquiry, our submission highlights the issues caused by uncertainty over infrastructure delivery …
England's Connected Heartland: Releasing untapped benefits with advanced wireless connectivity.
Hear from EEH Managing Director Naomi Green about the importance of transformative benefits of the new 5G Mobile Private Network being built to enhance passenger connectivity on the East West Rail route between Bicester and Bletchley.
