The Department for Transport (DfT) is developing an Integrated National Transport Strategy (INTS) which will set the high-level direction for how transport should be designed, built, and operated in England over the next ten years.

To help inform this strategy, DfT are running a series of 11 half-day ‘roadshow’ events across England in February and March to gather views on how the strategy can achieve its aims and understand regional perspectives from key stakeholders. 

You can apply to attend the roadshows using the relevant Eventbrite links below.

PLEASE NOTE:

• There is a very tight deadline to apply for some of the roadshows – please ensure that if you are interested in attending, you read the full instructions and submit your application by the deadline listed;
• The DfT is operating a waitlist system to make sure they have a representative split of organisations and attendees from across the regions at each event. Should your application to attend be successful (and this is not guaranteed to be the case), you will receive a further email inviting you to claim your spot. You must complete your registration and receive a ticket to attend.  

Full list of roadshow events:

• Birmingham – 13 February (applications close at 23:59 on Thursday 23 Jan)
• Newcastle – 11 February (applications close at 23:59 on Tuesday 28 Jan)
• Manchester – 12 February (applications close at 23:59 on Tuesday 28 Jan)
• Leicester – 18 February (applications close at 23:59 on Friday 24 Jan)
• Ipswich – 19 February (applications close at 23:59 on Friday 24 Jan) 
• Bristol – 25 February (applications close at 23:59 on Friday 31 Jan) 
• Brighton – 27 February (applications close at 23:59 on Friday 31 Jan) 
• Euston (London) – 4 March (applications close at 23:59 on Friday 7 Feb)
• The Oval (London) – 5 March (applications close at 23:59 on Friday 7 Feb)
• Cornwall (Falmouth) – 7 March (applications close at 23:59 on Friday 14 Feb)
• Milton Keynes – 11 March (applications close at 23:59 on Friday 14 Feb)

We encourage members to consider responding to the ‘call for ideas’ related to the INTS, especially if you have case studies or project reports showing how people-focused, inclusive, integrated transport can be achieved, and barriers to be overcome to accelerate progress.

The deadline for submissions has been extended until 20 February, and you can read Community Rail Network’s response here.

If you would like advice or support with your own submission, please reach out to Rob, or your usual contact in our support and development team.