Councillors and transport experts have met today (16th January) in Nottingham for a transport summit. They have shared plans for improvements to the city's transport network.
Midlands Connect worked in partnership with Nottingham City Council to organise the event which saw discussions of proposed improvements and a presentation of innovative transport developments.
Nottingham is already ahead when it comes to innovative transport, with the announcement of a £11m investment for electric buses announced last year.
Midlands Connect presented an update on their proposals for rail improvements in Nottingham. Including work to the Nottingham to Lincoln Line. They are aiming to reduce journey times and improve safety.
Tawhida Yaacoub, Senior Rail Programme Manager at Midlands Connect commented: “It's great to be here in Nottingham today sharing our plans to improve connectivity to the city.
“Nottingham is such an important and key city in our patch so we want to showcase how we can help its residents keep moving.”
Cllr Audra Wynter, Portfolio holder for Transport at Nottingham City Council added: “Both Nottingham City Council and Midlands Connect have such exciting plans for enhancing transport options in Nottingham. It is fantastic to come together and share these ideas with members of the community.”
Electrification to Nottingham is needed.