Rural areas deserve to be put on the map. We’re helping to fund three innovative transport pilots aimed at improving low-carbon, inclusive, and accessible mobility across rural communities in the region. These include: Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership – Enhancing Access to Rural Spaces A community – led research and engagement initiative exploring how Demand Responsive […]
We have released our Strategic Investment Plan (SIP), a document detailing 38 transport projects across the region, which have been put forward for funding prioritisation by the Department for Transport. Spanning the geography from Tewkesbury to Bournemouth, the projects have been chosen as they enhance connectivity, reduce costs and support sustainable travel across the region. […]
We are pleased to publish two feasibility studies that look to increase coach transport connectivity across the region! Coach Strategy (Phase 2) Feasibility Study – Strategic Gap 2 A new feasibility study focused on improving coach connectivity along its Strategic Gap 2 corridor – linking Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, Wotton-under-Edge, Thornbury, Bristol, and Bristol Airport. The […]
We held our fourth regional coach forum on the Tuesday 11 March in person at the Guildhall in Bath. The forum was attended by 27 stakeholders and was a chance for collaboration between the public and private sectors to promote the coach sector – which is an often misunderstood but very environmentally friendly form of […]
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 […]