We have secured another year of vital funding! A settlement of £816,000 from the Department for Transport (DfT) means we can continue to transform regional transport. This funding will allow Western Gateway STB to continue its collaboration with local authorities, transport operators and stakeholders to improve infrastructure, connectivity and access for everyone who works, lives […]
Salisbury Station, a vital hub on the West of England Line, is set for significant transformation as passenger numbers surge and strategic rail projects take take off. Acting as a key link between Basingstoke and Exeter St David’s, the station not only serves commuters and tourists but also supports freight services and the South Western […]
Western Gateway STB officers are pleased to publish the Case for Change brochure for the Bristol – Swindon – Oxford service, which has been produced in collaboration with our fellow STB, England’s Economic Heartland STB, and Network Rail. The aim is to provide an all-day, every day hourly train service. This builds on the successful […]
As January comes to a close, we’re keen to hear how you’re doing with your resolutions, and whether there’s room for one more? Here in our team, we’re working to champion a shift towards walking, wheeling and cycling; also known as active travel. By prioritising these sustainable modes of transport, we aim to create greener, […]
Along with Peninsula Transport, we’re pleased to share the joint Electric Vehicle Strategic Action Plan. It sets out our role in supporting local authorities and levering in private sector partnerships that will deliver the EV charging infrastructure required to support growth and zero emission transport in the South West. Cllr Manda Rigby, Western Gateway STB […]
2024 was full speed ahead for Western Gateway STB. From hosting our first ever coach forum, to writing a long-term Strategic Transport Plan and getting over 150 sign ups on our Carbon Assessment Playbook, it’s been jam-packed. Here’s a list of the best bits: Strategic Transport Plan 2025-2050 The mammoth task of writing a long-term […]
It’s live! We’ve just launched our Strategic Investment Plan consultation, here! The consultation seeks to get your feedback on the transport schemes we’ve shortlisted to take forward as part of our Strategic Investment Plan, and will run from 20 December 2024 – 2 February 2025. What’s the SIP? The SIP is a multi-modal investment plan […]
On Friday 20 December, our Strategic Investment Plan consultation will launch. The consultation seeks to get your feedback on the transport schemes we’ve shortlisted to take forward as part of our Strategic Investment Plan, and will run from 20 December 2024 – 2 February 2025. What’s the SIP? The SIP is a multi-modal investment plan […]
At the Western Gateway Sub-national Transport Body, we are committed to driving sustainable change and reducing carbon emissions in our region. We’re excited to announce that WSP, City Science and Steer have developed an online tool, called the STB Carbon Assessment Playbook (CAP), to support Local Transport Authorities with setting their transport decarbonisation policy and […]