Rural Transport
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
13 Mar 2017
Warning over ‘transport desert’ bus cuts
Bus services have been hit hard by funding cuts with over 500 routes completely withdrawn or reduced in 2016/17. Nearly £30m has been cut from local authority supported bus funding...
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10 Feb 2017
Extra £2.5m to improve rural roads
An additional £2m is to be invested to improve the surface of rural roads in Devon. The extra funding was announced by Devon County Council alongside an additional £500,000 for...
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14 Nov 2016
Bus cuts leave communities isolated
RURAL communities are being left isolated because councils have been forced to reduce bus services, new figures reveal. Local authorities have been forced to reduce bus services by more than...
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27 Oct 2016
Lib Dems call for better rural transport
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has called for better transport so rural students can complete their studies. The Westmorland and Lonsdale MP said students in rural areas like the Lake District...
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24 Oct 2016
Bus services reduce social deprivation
Better local bus services would improve employment and reduce social deprivation, says a report. A 10% improvement in bus services would lead to almost 10,000 more people in work in...
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09 Sep 2016
Reverse rural transport cuts – campaigners
Campaigners have urged the government to use the Bus Services Bill to reverse rural transport cuts. Government ministers should take immediate action to improve public transport in rural areas, said...
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31 Aug 2016
£2m fund for new railway stations
THE government has unveiled a £20m aimed at providing better journeys for rail passengers across England and Wales. The next round of the new stations fund will provide up to...
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29 Aug 2016
Co-operative transport fund launched
A £2m fund aims to help councils capitalise on emerging technologies and deliver better journeys for motorists. Local authorities have been invited by the Department for Transport to apply for...
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26 Aug 2016
£60m fund for sustainable transport
TWO weeks remain for councils to apply for a share of £60m in funding to support sustainable travel. Local authorities across England are being asked to bid for a share...
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22 Jun 2016
Public transport ‘vital’ to reach services
PUBLIC transport plays a vital role in connecting rural residents with local services in Scotland, says a report. Rural passengers north of the border face daily challenges getting from A...
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