Latest News
Media enquiries
If you are a member of the media, please contact the communications team: communications@transportnortheast.gov.uk
(Please note our working hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)
Leaders condemn proposed ticket office closures
North East council leaders have added their voice to the growing list of people calling for plans to close ticket offices to be halted, saying
Transport leaders to invest £50.8 million into region’s bus network
The North East Joint Transport Committee (JTC) is to inject a massive £50.8m into the region’s bus network – delivering substantially cheaper multi-modal and regional
Transport North East take on Net Zero Week 2023
Just in case you’ve missed it on our social media channels this week, we’re very proud to be taking part in Net Zero Week 2023.
Better bus services in the North East thanks to a further £45 million funding boost
Residents across Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham will benefit from better bus services and cheaper fares thanks to £45.6 million in Government funding
New Active Travel Strategy Approved
Half a billion region-wide investment would boost the economy by £350m a year Millions more walking, wheeling and cycling journeys would boost our region’s economy
Blog: What’s transport got to do with it?
“What’s transport got to do with health?” I was asked by a friend of mine with a slightly puzzled expression. This question came after I’d