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Ipswich taxi drivers mount final stand as council greenlights 'fundamentally essential' Lloyds Avenue revamp
The Ipswich Taxis Alliance is seeking to block the newly-approved £1.4m Lloyds Avenue transformation through traffic regulation challenges, despite widespread support for the project from residents and town centre businesses.
Suffolk County Council approves £20.4m five-year transport plan for Ipswich
Ipswich will receive over £20.4 million in targeted transport improvements as part of Suffolk's newly approved Local Transport Plan for 2025-2040.
One man's mission to preserve Ipswich's transport heritage
As our transport landscape continues its rapid evolution, one local enthusiast has embarked on a remarkable journey to preserve a piece of Ipswich's recent history.Bus journeys in Suffolk up by one million but below pre-Covid levels
New figures show that bus passengers in Suffolk made 13.2 million journeys last year, up from 12.2 million the year before, but they remain 2.3 million journeys below pre-pandemic levels.
Greater Anglia claims top spot for UK train punctuality for sixth consecutive quarter
Greater Anglia has maintained its position as the UK's most punctual train operator, according to its latest performance figures. The company reports seven of its routes are achieving over 95% punctuality rates.Suffolk to receive £9m government funding boost for bus services
Suffolk is set to receive nearly £9 million in government funding to improve local bus services. The investment aims to enhance popular routes, protect rural services and increase bus use across the county.
Free train travel for Armed Forces on Remembrance Sunday
Greater Anglia is offering free travel to military personnel and veterans attending official Remembrance Day services on 10 November. The offer includes travel to London for the Cenotaph service and local ceremonies across the region.Trains to London disrupted due to overhead wire damage
Commuters face significant delays and a reduced timetable on all services from Ipswich to London on Wednesday due to damaged overhead electrical wires at Colchester.
Electric car sharing scheme to launch in Suffolk next summer
Suffolk residents will soon have access to short-term electric vehicle rentals, with a new car club scheme set to launch across eight locations in the county next summer.Trains from Ipswich to London cancelled due to fallen tree
Train services from Ipswich to London have been cancelled this morning due to a fallen tree damaging overhead wires, causing significant disruption.
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