It’s been a tumultuous few weeks in transport planning circles.

Across 2018 – 2019 train station platforms in central Manchester were filled with frustrated commuters.

Since the last guidance for Local Transport Plans (LTPs) was released by the UK Government in 2009 a lot has changed.

Join us on 11 Oct. to take stock of what the Government's new direction of transport means and what it implies for decisions and choices.

The pending local transport plan (LTP) guidance from central government is sure to highlight the value of vision-led, evidence-based plans.

It may seem an obvious point, but a Local Transport Plan needs to be tailored to local needs.

In recent times many local authorities have let their plans lapse as government reduced its emphasis on the importance of LTPs.

Rail’s role in freight fits neatly alongside issues of increasing consumer logistics, decreasing passenger numbers and net zero goals.

The financial challenges of the rail industry since the COVID-19 pandemic have been well-documented.