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Making the right travel choice consultation is LIVE
We’ll be out and about across the region in August and September speaking to local people about travel choices and what would really help people to change journey habits. Come down and join us!
Take The Kids For Free offer on all buses in North East England this summer
Families in North East England will be able to enjoy free travel for kids on buses this summer, right through the school holidays
Leaders approve £3.2m boost for Metro Park & Ride
The North East Joint Transport Committee has approved a £3.2m upgrade to encourage greater use of Metro Park & Ride facilities - including new cashless parking facilities for passengers, improved lighting and enhanced CCTV.
Help us to make sustainable travel easier
Car users are being asked to switch one journey a week to public transport, walking or cycling and people who don’t have access to a car are encouraged to continue to travel sustainably.
Nexus announces further new routes in response to commercial bus cuts
Nexus today announced a further list of local bus route improvements across Tyne and Wear as part of a review of the network in the wake of cuts by commercial operators.
Government approves next phase of works on the new Northumberland rail line
The latest major milestone on the Northumberland Line has been reached after the Government approved a key part of the authorisation process.