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Launch of Better Connected
14 April 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Transport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement discusses the launch of Better Connected, [10D [K Connected, a strategy aimed at improving integrated transport in England to [2D [K to make journeys simpler, more reliable, and better joined-up.
Action Requested
The government has published the Better Connected st [2D [K strategy, which includes 40 fully funded commitments totaling £30 billion. [K These actions aim to modernize ticketing systems, improve travel informatio [10D [K information, enhance local leaders' ability to deliver better transport, an [2D [K and support smoother journeys for drivers. Progress will be monitored and u [1D [K updated periodically.
Key Facts
- The Better Connected strategy was published on 2nd April. [6D [K April.
- It includes three guiding principles: putting people at the heart [5D [K heart of everything, creating better connected places, and working in partn [5D [K partnership.
- There are eight priorities outlined in the strategy, includ [6D [K including simplifying payments and information and making travel more acces [5D [K accessible and affordable.
- The strategy is supported by 40 new fully fun [3D [K funded commitments totaling £30 billion from the 2025 Spending Review.
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