Transport

Bikes being marked at Ely station

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Bike marking sessions at Cambs rail stations are a huge success

Stuntney Bridge, in Ely, has been named Britain's most bashed bridge.

Stuntney Bridge, in Ely, has been named Britain's most bashed bridge.

Ely bridge named as Britain's most bashed railway bridge in 2023/24

Soham Town Council has written a letter of complaint to Cambridgeshire County Council about the state of Fordham Road.

Soham Town Council has written a letter of complaint to Cambridgeshire County Council about the state of Fordham Road.

Soham Town Council

Ambulance delayed after hitting speed bump with no road markings

Mother-of-two Chelsie Roberts has issued a heartfelt plea to drivers for Road Safety Week.

Mother-of-two Chelsie Roberts has issued a heartfelt plea to drivers for Road Safety Week.

Widow issues a heartfelt plea to drivers for Road Safety Week

Mill Road bridge, Cambridge

Mill Road bridge, Cambridge

Cambridgeshire County Council

Over £200k spent on first failed attempt to close Mill Road bridge to most drivers

Waterbeach Station, Cambridgeshire

Waterbeach Station, Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire County Council

Sights set on 2027 finish for new Waterbeach Station as project moves forward

Grey's of Ely was forced to hand a section of the route back to Cambridgeshire County Council..

Grey's of Ely was forced to hand a section of the route back to Cambridgeshire County Council..

Greys of Ely coach firm forced to halt Witchford College bus service over 'dire' road

Nine highways improvement schemes for East Cambridgeshire will be discussed by the county council's highways and transport committee on October 1.

Nine highways improvement schemes for East Cambridgeshire will be discussed by the county council's highways and transport committee on October 1.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Nine road schemes proposed for East Cambridgeshire

In a letter to transport secretary Louise Haigh, the APPG has asked that the schemes are

In a letter to transport secretary Louise Haigh, the APPG has asked that the schemes are

Ely rail junction 'key' to economic growth, MPs claim

Passengers using the train service have been experiencing issues with Greater Anglia services this morning. (August 30)

Passengers using the train service have been experiencing issues with Greater Anglia services this morning. (August 30)

Train disruptions expected until mid-morning, says operator

People in Cambridgeshire are set to wait for three years until bus franchising comes into place.

People in Cambridgeshire are set to wait for three years until bus franchising comes into place.

Three year wait looms before new bus services run in Cambs and Peterborough

The workshop is tailored for young bikers aged between 16 and 19.

The workshop is tailored for young bikers aged between 16 and 19.

Young bikers offered £100 voucher to attend road safety workshop

Anna Bailey is the leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council.

Anna Bailey is the leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council.

Council leader calling for better Ely and Littleport bus service

The Cambridge e-scooter scheme could expand into areas such as Waterbeach.

The Cambridge e-scooter scheme could expand into areas such as Waterbeach.

Cambridge e-scooter scheme could expand

Stock image of a pothole.

Stock image of a pothole.

Cambridgeshire County Council

£4.6m of HS2 funding to be spent on Cambs roads

Managers will be available to answer passengers’ questions and listen to feedback and comments at Ely station.

Managers will be available to answer passengers’ questions and listen to feedback and comments at Ely station.

Have your rail questions answered at Ely station's 'Meet the Manager' event

A new Number 9 service will run thanks to A2B buses, but Anna Bailey has identified areas for improvement.

A new Number 9 service will run thanks to A2B buses, but Anna Bailey has identified areas for improvement.

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A2B buses to run new service from Littleport to Ely after Stagecoach cuts

Lucy Frazer MP has called on Dr Nik Johnson to save the Number 9 Littleport to Cambridge bus route which Stagecoach is cutting back.

Lucy Frazer MP has called on Dr Nik Johnson to save the Number 9 Littleport to Cambridge bus route which Stagecoach is cutting back.

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Calls from MP to save Number 9 bus service

Network Rail is advising passengers from Ely to check before they travel ahead of Easter engineering works.

Network Rail is advising passengers from Ely to check before they travel ahead of Easter engineering works.

Rail upgrade work affecting Ely services during Easter

Residents are reacting as work on a new 20MPH zone in Ely begins.

Residents are reacting as work on a new 20MPH zone in Ely begins.

Residents react as construction of 20mph zone in Ely begins

Work on the new zone starts on Monday.

Work on the new zone starts on Monday.

Cambridgeshire County Council

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Ely City Council releases statement on 20MPH zone in Ely ahead of works

Fears over number of vape shops in the city.

Fears over number of vape shops in the city.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor: 20mph zone and vape shops in city

The overturned lorry on the A10 in Littleport.

The overturned lorry on the A10 in Littleport.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Lorry overturned on A10 between Ely and Littleport

Steve Barclay MP attended the official opening of the Manea Railway Station car park.

Steve Barclay MP attended the official opening of the Manea Railway Station car park.

Steve Barclay attends grand opening of Manea Railway Station car park

Network Rail engineers will be working on the East Coast Main Line, between London King’s Cross and Peterborough, as well as between King’s Cross, Finsbury Park, and Moorgate over the weekends of January 6 and 7 and January 13 and 14.

Network Rail engineers will be working on the East Coast Main Line, between London King’s Cross and Peterborough, as well as between King’s Cross, Finsbury Park, and Moorgate over the weekends of January 6 and 7 and January 13 and 14.

Rail upgrade work affecting services during two weekends this month

It was agreed to install the 20mph speed limit zone with a minor amendment, to include the section outside Tesco and the train station.

It was agreed to install the 20mph speed limit zone with a minor amendment, to include the section outside Tesco and the train station.

Cambridgeshire County Council

City-wide 20mph speed limit approved for Ely

Cambridgeshire County Council is considering introducing the new lower speed limits at the request of the City of Ely Council.

Cambridgeshire County Council is considering introducing the new lower speed limits at the request of the City of Ely Council.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Support for 20mph zone in city to make it ‘safer and more pleasant’

The Partnership has said it expects work could begin in the spring or summer of 2024, and has said it could take around two months to complete.

The Partnership has said it expects work could begin in the spring or summer of 2024, and has said it could take around two months to complete.

Greater Cambridge Partnership

Safety improvements for Addenbrooke’s roundabout take step forward

There will be no CrossCountry services on Thursday (December 7) due to planned industrial action by the ASLEF union.

There will be no CrossCountry services on Thursday (December 7) due to planned industrial action by the ASLEF union.

No rail services on some routes this Thursday due to strikes

Trains are running at a reduced speed into Ely Station today (Thursday, November 30).

Trains are running at a reduced speed into Ely Station today (Thursday, November 30).

TRAIN DISRUPTION

Trains running at reduced speed into Ely Station today

Overnight road closures on the A142 Stuntney Causeway begin tonight (Monday, November 27), leaving drivers with an 11-mile diversion.

Overnight road closures on the A142 Stuntney Causeway begin tonight (Monday, November 27), leaving drivers with an 11-mile diversion.

Cambridgeshire Highways

A142 overnight closures begin leaving 11-mile diversion for drivers

Cllr Vellacott attended the Soham Remembrance service.

Cllr Vellacott attended the Soham Remembrance service.

'Fight against congestion charging is not over' says Soham councillor

Lucy Frazer talking to people in Stuntney.

Lucy Frazer talking to people in Stuntney.

Lucy Frazer MP held question and answer sessions in villages

Ely & East Cambs public transport spokesperson, Steven O’Dell, at Dullingham station which offers only a 'help point'.

Ely & East Cambs public transport spokesperson, Steven O’Dell, at Dullingham station which offers only a 'help point'.

Railway ticket office closures

East Cambs public transport lead responds to U-turn on railway ticket office closures

VCAEC is looking into various options to enable the scheme to better suit the local community it serves

VCAEC is looking into various options to enable the scheme to better suit the local community it serves

Views sought for car scheme’s future plans

East Cambridgeshire District Council has welcomed the decision of the Greater Cambridge Partnership Executive Board not to support plans for a congestion charge.

East Cambridgeshire District Council has welcomed the decision of the Greater Cambridge Partnership Executive Board not to support plans for a congestion charge.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Council welcomes news that congestion charging proposals won’t go ahead

Train services that run through Ely are cancelled this morning (Tuesday September 26) due to a signal fault.

Train services that run through Ely are cancelled this morning (Tuesday September 26) due to a signal fault.

Train services cancelled due to signal fault

RNIB volunteers Warren Wilson and Jacinta Welch with RNIB campaigner Bernie Reddington and the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson.

RNIB volunteers Warren Wilson and Jacinta Welch with RNIB campaigner Bernie Reddington and the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson.

Railway ticket office closures

RNIB campaigners explain why rail station ticket offices must stay open

Protests have been held in Cambridge.

Protests have been held in Cambridge.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

'The people have said 'no' to congestion charge and we need to listen'

Cllrs Bill Hunt and Stephen Thompson at Haddenham crossroads.

Cllrs Bill Hunt and Stephen Thompson at Haddenham crossroads.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Campaign launched to downgrade Ely road and stop "rat-running" in villages

The alliance is ‘pleased’ that the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has continued to refine the Making Connections proposals.

The alliance is ‘pleased’ that the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) has continued to refine the Making Connections proposals.

Greater Cambridge Partnership

Travel alliance warns more revenue needed for sustainable transport

Proposed changes to the Cambridge congestion charge are not enough to get everyone on side and have been branded “insulting” by one councillor.

Proposed changes to the Cambridge congestion charge are not enough to get everyone on side and have been branded “insulting” by one councillor.

Congestion charge plan

Local politicians say changes to Cambridge congestion charge plans fall short

Sally Redgrave took this photo with Ely Cathedral in the background.

Sally Redgrave took this photo with Ely Cathedral in the background.

Check out this week's Ely Standard reader photos

Does ULEZ affect drivers outside of Greater London? Well, yes and no.

Does ULEZ affect drivers outside of Greater London? Well, yes and no.

Why your car's ULEZ compliance matters - and how to check for free

Following a unanimous request by the City of Ely Council, Lib Dem County Councillors Piers Coutts (Ely South) (pictured inset) and Alison Whelan (Ely North) have been working with officers at County Highways to design a draft 20mph scheme.

Following a unanimous request by the City of Ely Council, Lib Dem County Councillors Piers Coutts (Ely South) (pictured inset) and Alison Whelan (Ely North) have been working with officers at County Highways to design a draft 20mph scheme.

Cambridgeshire County Council

20mph scheme for Ely could be in place within months if funding is approved

Ely dad Suneet Bakarania has rallied the support of 300 local residents in campaigning for a zebra/pedestrian crossing near the Lantern Primary School.

Ely dad Suneet Bakarania has rallied the support of 300 local residents in campaigning for a zebra/pedestrian crossing near the Lantern Primary School.

City of Ely Council

Dad launches petition for school crossing due to 'dangerous road'

Plans for a Cambridge congestion charge should stop and any reduction of the charge will ‘only make the plans worse’, East Cambridgeshire District Council has argued.

Plans for a Cambridge congestion charge should stop and any reduction of the charge will ‘only make the plans worse’, East Cambridgeshire District Council has argued.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

'Cambridge congestion charge plans should stop', argues ECDC

Officers are urging drivers in Ely to use the city's free car parks.

Officers are urging drivers in Ely to use the city's free car parks.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police urge drivers to use Ely’s free car parks after issuing parking fine

Ely rail station could lose its ticket office if proposals by the Rail Delivery Group are agreed.

Ely rail station could lose its ticket office if proposals by the Rail Delivery Group are agreed.

Ely rail station could lose ticket office under Rail Delivery Group plans

Lucy Frazer says the planned congestion charge was not feasible.

Lucy Frazer says the planned congestion charge was not feasible.

MP continues to oppose congestion charge

Sending a clear message from Cambridgeshire to the treasury, those present at a rail summit meeting in Cambridge on Friday (July 7) said the junction “holds back trade and the wide prosperity it should bring.”

Sending a clear message from Cambridgeshire to the treasury, those present at a rail summit meeting in Cambridge on Friday (July 7) said the junction “holds back trade and the wide prosperity it should bring.”

Strong message given at rail summit surrounding Ely junction

The upgrade of Ely North will get lorries off the A14. Picture: Ian Burt

The upgrade of Ely North will get lorries off the A14. Picture: Ian Burt

Fen Line Users Association adds its voice to renewed calls for rail upgrade at Ely

Downham Market - mobile assistance team member John Francis assists passenger Gio Strawbridge

Downham Market - mobile assistance team member John Francis assists passenger Gio Strawbridge

Great Northern improves disabled access at Fen stations

Dr Nik Johnson is taking on a district transport challenge.

Dr Nik Johnson is taking on a district transport challenge.

Mayor takes on challenge to test transport in district