North East bus, Metro, and rail stations set for £14m upgrades

New £900m Washington Metro line given the green light as part of game changing £1.85bn funding package

After 45 years of waiting, it has been confirmed the Tyne & Wear Metro line is finally going to be extended to include Washington as part of a £1.85bn funding deal with with the Government.

North East bus, Metro, and rail stations set for £14m upgrades

A multi-million pound investment to upgrade bus, rail, and Metro stations across the North East is set to be agreed next week.

Highways Magazine - Nearly £2bn of new funding for road and public transport in North East

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness has announced a £1.85bn funding deal with the Government that will go towards local authority road and public transport projects across the North East.

North of Scotland awards £300m infrastructure contract

North of Scotland Councils have secured a £300m contract for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Mayor unveils £13.92 million transport boost

A regeneration boss has unveiled plans for a “transformative” £13.92 million investment to improve transport safety, accessibility and electric vehicle infrastructure across the North East. The funding, proposed by North East mayor Kim McGuinness as part of the £208 million Local Transport Plan, includes £3.5 million to upgrade nearly 200 bus…

Bus improvements in North East Lincolnshire drive passenger growth - Lincolnshire Today

North East Lincolnshire has been recognised as one of the most improved areas for bus services across Yorkshire and Humberside, according to the latest National Highways and Transport Network report. The report highlights significant strides in public transport within the borough, particularly in the accessibility of information and overall service quality. Infrastructure upgrades, including an increase in bus stops, improved reliability of elec…