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Local Transport Funding Update
19 April 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement provides an update on major transport investments in England, focusing on funding for bus services and city region sustainable transport settlements.
Action Requested
The Department for Transport is announcing the allocation of £3 billion to improve local bus services across thirty-one counties and city regions. Additionally, multi-billion-pound investment commitments are being made to enhance rail networks and tram services in seven city regions over five years. The government is also providing £37 million to support light rail services in the Midlands and North.
Key Facts
- £3bn allocated for bus transformation announced in 2020.
- £2bn paid to bus operators to support pandemic services.
- Thirty-one counties, city regions, and unitary authorities will receive funding.
- Just under two-thirds of England's population outside London will benefit from new investment.
- City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements provide long-term funding certainty for five years starting 2022-23.
- £5.7bn total investment to improve local rail, tram services, and buses in city regions across England.
- Seven city regions benefiting: Greater Manchester (£1.07bn), West Yorkshire (£830m), South Yorkshire (£570m), West Midlands (£1.05bn), Tees Valley (£310m), West of England (£540m) and Liverpool City Region (£710m).
- £37m for light rail services in the Midlands and North.
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