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November
28th
Greater Anglia service alterations due to industrial action
From Friday 1 December to Saturday 9 December inclusive, there will be action short of a strike by members of the ASLEF union.
October
27th
£500k investment to protect key A13 junction
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.
October
23rd
Work on contactless pay as you go for c2c customers nears completion
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.
October
23rd
Greater Anglia reduces carbon emissions for third year in a row
Greater Anglia’s reported carbon emissions have decreased by 17% compared to last year, figures show.
October
20th
First Class 720 train enters passenger service, honours c2c’s former Managing Director
Trenitalia-owned train operator c2c recently celebrated its new Class 720 trains entering passenger service with a surprise tribute to former Managing Director, Julian Drury.
September
22nd
Essex & Suffolk Water appoint new CFO
Essex & Suffolk Water has appointed Matt Williams as its new Chief Financial Officer.
August
30th
Greater Anglia service alterations due to industrial action: 1 September and 2 September 2023
Greater Anglia customers are advised to check before they travel due to industrial action taking place on Friday 1 September and Saturday 2 September.
August
29th
UK Industrial Action
No c2c trains on 1 September, reduced service on 2 September
August
29th
Consultation deadline for proposed ticket office changes approaches
Submissions due by Friday 1 September.
August
28th
c2c announces ban on e-scooters, e-unicycles, and e-hoverboards, ensuring passenger safety and comfort
Trenitalia c2c is pleased to announce a ban on e-scooters, e-unicycles, and e-hoverboards on its trains and stations, effective from 4 September.
July
27th
Greater Anglia service alterations due to industrial action: 29 July and 31 July – 5 August 2023
Greater Anglia customers are advised to check before they travel due to industrial action taking place this weekend and next week.
July
26th
Customer consultation on the future of station ticket offices extended to 1 September
Trenitalia c2c, along with train operators across the UK, has extended the public consultation for feedback on plans to modernise customer service across the rail network by an extra five and a half weeks.
July
18th
National Highways name Skanska preferred bidder for Lower Thames Crossing Kent Roads contract
• The Kent Roads contract includes construction of one of Europe’s largest green bridges, a new public park in Gravesham, and 6km of new road • Skanska to champion new low-carbon construction methods and invest in jobs and skills for local community and businesses
July
18th
New Commercial Director appointed at rail operator c2c
Trenitalia c2c has appointed Eleni Jordan as its new Commercial Director.
July
14th
Greater Anglia service alterations due to industrial action: 17 – 22 July 2023
Greater Anglia customers are advised to check before they travel between Monday 17 and Saturday 22 July, due to six days of planned industrial action by trade unions.
June
30th
Greater Anglia service alterations due to industrial action on 3 – 8 July 2023
Customers advised to check before they travel
June
27th
£48m boost for Essex and Suffolk water supply
Four projects that will help maintain secure supplies of water to 1.8m people across Essex and Suffolk have been given a funding boost that will enable work to start sooner than planned.
May
31st
Industrial action to affect Greater Anglia services on 31 May and 1/2/3 June
Rail passengers in East Anglia are advised to check before they travel on 31 May and 1, 2 and 3 June.
May
11th
Industrial action to affect Greater Anglia services on 12/13/31 May and 3 June
Industrial action to affect Greater Anglia services on 12/13/31 May and 3 June. Action short of a strike will also cause some cancellations from 15-20 May inclusive.
April
28th
Greater Anglia issues travel advice for King’s Coronation weekend
Train operator Greater Anglia has issued advice for rail passengers travelling over the King’s Coronation weekend.