On the Buses – Surrey going Green
Following a successful bid for funding to the Department for Transport, Surrey County Council has been awarded an additional £1.7m for 12 new zero emission buses. This follows a previous … Read More
Category: Transport
Guidance to consumers impacted by Heathrow Airport incident
Selina Chadha, Group Director for Consumers at the UK Civil Aviation Authority, said: “Passengers are advised not to travel to Heathrow at this time and should contact their airlines for … Read More
Expanding London airports “not an environmental trade off” – Minister claims
Expanding Heathrow and Gatwick is “crucial” for this government after years of people sticking “their heads in the sand” over plans for new runways at south east airports, the Secretary … Read More
Epsom Ranks Among Surrey’s Best for Train Punctuality
Epsom railway station has emerged as one of Surrey’s most reliable stations for punctuality and service, faring significantly better than many other locations across the county. Despite serving three major … Read More
Surrey leading the shout: “Keep the noise down will you!”
An interdisciplinary network of engineers, policymakers, industry stakeholders and social scientists, led by the University of Surrey, will take on one of the UK’s most overlooked environmental challenges: noise pollution. … Read More
Young Artists Brighten Up Tattenham Corner Station
Passengers at Tattenham Corner station will soon be welcomed by a brand-new display of artwork, thanks to a creative collaboration between local students and The Arts Society Epsom. Led by … Read More
“Blocks away” from airport expansions
So called “blockers” to major transport projects will be cleared in a move that looks set to curb challenges to Heathrow and Gatwick Airport expansions, the Government has announced. The … Read More
Surrey village to suffer a lot more Heathrow flights
Residents could suffer “an unacceptable amount of noise” from an airport as flight directions change, meaning the number of landing planes could increase from 36 to over 300 a day … Read More
Will Surrey potholes outwit AI?
Surrey County Council will now use AI to detect potholes to help speed up road repairs across the county. Computer vision cameras fitted to dashboards inside highways vehicles will spot … Read More
Surrey school children road safety faces funding challenges
Children at a special needs school could be left waiting years for a much needed crossing. Clifton Hill School, on Chaldon Road in Caterham, is a secondary school for 11-19 … Read More