Peter Cleasby is Exeter Observer’s transport correspondent.
After reading French and German at New College, Oxford he entered the civil service where he worked largely in policy development and business management across several departments, ending up as a deputy director in DEFRA.
On leaving the civil service, he freelanced as a policy, management and governance consultant and became a trustee of several national and local charities.
Network Rail has confirmed that the former superintendent’s office at Exeter St David’s station will not now be demolished following timetable changes by train operator GWR.
Exeter St David’s station has least reliable passenger lifts in Devon
Exeter St David’s station has the least reliable passenger lifts in Devon, according to Network Rail figures, despite the availability of step-free access being limited to two of its six platforms.
Musgrave Row pedestrian zone marred by moving traffic offences
Survey suggests 30,000 prohibited private cars pass through street each year as a result of confusing signage, inconsistent restrictions and lack of enforcement.
Exeter St Thomas improvement bid rejected as Devon denied step-free access funding for five years
Two-thirds of Access for All money to go to Conservative seats as low-key Department for Transport announcement finds its way into constituency-level news stories and political PR across the country.
Access for all? Mobility-impaired passengers still cannot catch their train from some Exeter stations
National railway accessibility policies fail to deliver local transport network access as Exeter St Thomas station improvement funding bid decision awaited.
Stagecoach South West posts largest losses in sector despite greatest growth in journey numbers
Lowest year on year revenue rise compounded by above average staffing costs increase as £2 bus fare cap continues to prop up passenger demand.
