Transport policy consultation responses

Read the county council’s responses to transport policy consultations by other organisations.

Road Investment Strategy 2025 to 2030 (RIS3) consultations

The Department for Transport and National Highways have been consulting on some information that will be used to help prepare the Roads Investment Strategy 2025 to 2030 (RIS3).

The consultations are now closed.

Train station ticket office consultation

The rail industry’s proposals include closing traditional ticket offices and changing the way tickets are sold at stations, as well as changing the hours of staffing availability at some stations. The consultation is now closed, however further information about these proposals is available from Southern Railway - Public consultation.

West Coastway proposed timetable changes

Southern Railway is proposing changes to the West Coastway timetable, in particular for services between Brighton, Shoreham, Worthing, Chichester, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Portsmouth and Southampton. Further information about the timetable proposals, including a summary of the key proposed changes, is available from Southern Railway - West Coast railway.

Draft Transport Strategy for the South East consultation

In early 2025, Transport for the South East (TfSE) consulted on a Draft Transport Strategy for the South East. The Draft Transport Strategy has been developed to reflect recent national and local policy changes, changes in travel patterns and demand.

It identifies 5 missions that will address the key challenges our region faces over the next 25 years. These are:

  • strategic connectivity
  • resilience
  • inclusion and integration
  • decarbonisation
  • sustainable growth

East Sussex County Council Draft Rail and Freight Strategy consultations

In mid-2025, East Sussex County Council asked for public feedback on its proposed Rail and Freight Strategies for 2025 to 2050.

The draft rail strategy describes how the council plans to improve passenger rail travel in East Sussex.

The draft freight strategy explains how the council aims to improve how freight is moved around the county.

 
Last updated:
1 July 2025
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