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The Government has invited the public to suggest ideas for a ‘vision-led’ Integrated National Transport Strategy for England, to be published later this year. Although the Scottish and Welsh Governments have both set targets to reduce car traffic, this will be England’s first attempt at an integrated transport strategy for 27 years! They want ideas […]

Network Rail’s month-long works at Westbury are due to complete today, and GWR plan to return to their normal timetable tomorrow (Friday 24 January). This work has been vital in ensuring the railway remains safe and reliable for use, and GWR say they are grateful for our customers’ patience during the past month. There are […]

Great Western Railway have opened their bids for this year’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund applications.  Bids have to be for rail related projects, which could include things that provide useful onward travel information. So Kevin Humphreys, Transport Planner at Dorset Council, is taking the opportunity to put in a bid application to update our […]

With no loan costs, garage bills, MOTs, tax, insurance and petrol bills, could a car club be a smart alternative to traditional car ownership? Users sign up and gain access to a fleet of over 600 vehicles across the UK, available 24/7 on a street nearby. You don’t need to own a car to get […]

The Guardian reports (7 Jan) that people living in deprived areas of England have suffered disproportionately larger cuts to bus services, according research by a leading thinktank. The analysis by IPPR North found that cuts to services in England had been felt the most in “left-behind neighbourhoods”. People living in the top 10% most deprived […]

Alice Roberts of CPRE will be discussing ideas on how local plans can be changed to better support healthy and affordable local travel at DTAGs monthly Zoom catchup on Tuesday 14th January at 10am. On the agenda will be: – Plus of course the usual business of the group, including approval of amended minutes for […]

The Nature Save Trust are pleased to announce that the theme of the January – February funding window is sustainable and active travel. Sustainable and active travel options are more important than ever, as more people shift toward eco-friendly practices. The impact of travel on the environment has become a key focus, with consumers increasingly demanding […]

The Western Gateway sub-national transport body wants your views on a transport plan for the region, writes Dorset Council. They have developed a draft Strategic Investment Plan and are seeking your ideas and feedback to help make sure they have identified the best possible proposals and considered all the impacts. If you would like to meet the project […]

How I Claimed a Delay Repay Refund after a Train Delay In November, I took a train journey from Dorchester West to Port Talbot, Wales, hoping for a relaxing trip. Unfortunately, a cancelled connection at Westbury due to staff shortages turned my journey into a lengthy ordeal. After an hour’s wait, I rerouted through Bristol […]