London Southend Airport announces appointment of new CEO ahead of significant growth phase

29th November 2024

London Southend Airport has announced the appointment of Jude Winstanley as its new CEO, effective 2 December 2024. Jude brings over 25 years of experience in commercial aviation from British Airways, Swissport and International Airlines Group with roles across Ground Handling, Cargo, Aircraft Operations and Customer Experience. Current interim...

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c2c’s Basildon station celebrates 50 years of serving the community

26th November 2024

The local train operator Trenitalia c2c commemorated the 50th anniversary of Basildon station’s opening with a midday birthday celebration event supported by local businesses on Monday, 25 November. With its first passenger journeys having taken place on 25 November 1974, c2c and Basildon Council led the celebrations for the...

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Pay as you go with contactless to launch across the entire c2c network this September

27th August 2024

c2c has announced that from next month customers will be able to pay for their journeys right across the c2c route, into London and the wider pay as you go area, by presenting a contactless payment card or device at their departure and arrival stations. c2c is delighted to...

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UK Innovators Invited to Build a 21st Century City in Korea

13th August 2024

If you have a solution that can help tackle issues like traffic congestion, mental health challenges, safety for vulnerable populations, or environmental concerns, we want to hear from you. Thames Freeport and the Seoul Digital Foundation (SDF) are working in collaboration to scale smart city solutions in new markets....

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Greater Anglia customers reminded to check before they travel over Easter due to planned engineering works

27th March 2024

Rail passengers are reminded to check before they travel this Easter, so they are aware of timetable changes linked to the bank holidays and engineering works. There are planned essential engineering works and upgrades taking place on parts of the East Anglian rail network over the Easter period. Greater...

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Greater Anglia service alterations due to industrial action

01st February 2024

Greater Anglia service alterations due to industrial action until Tuesday 6 February, including a full strike day on 2 February. Due to industrial action by members of the ASLEF union, Greater Anglia services will be affected by strike action on Friday 2 February and action short of a strike...

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Greater Anglia service alterations due to industrial action

28th November 2023

From Friday 1 December to Saturday 9 December inclusive, there will be action short of a strike by members of the ASLEF union.

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£500k investment to protect key A13 junction

27th October 2023

Essex & Suffolk Water is investing £500,000 in a project to further reduce the chances of burst water pipes affecting traffic on a busy Essex road junction.

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Greater Anglia reduces carbon emissions for third year in a row

23rd October 2023

Greater Anglia’s reported carbon emissions have decreased by 17% compared to last year, figures show.

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Work on contactless pay as you go for c2c customers nears completion

23rd October 2023

c2c is pleased to confirm that the extension of contactless pay as you go at its stations across South Essex will soon to go live.

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