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Councillors threaten to “empty chair” Stagecoach South West managing director

Councillors are threatening to “empty chair” Stagecoach South West managing director Peter Knight after his absence from yet another meeting of the committee that oversees Exeter’s highways.

Exeter bus stuck in rush hour traffic

The road ahead for Stagecoach

Exeter’s bus services remain a topic of criticism, but when buses fail to turn up it’s too simplistic to blame the bus company. An interview with Stagecoach South West managing director Peter Knight helps explain why.

Marsh Barton railway station opening date not set despite completed works

Works at Marsh Barton railway station are now complete but an opening date will not be set until regulatory approval for its use is granted.

Marsh Barton railway station opening delayed until summer

Marsh Barton railway station is now not expected to open until the summer following more project completion delays.

Devon County Council National Bus Strategy Bus Services Improvement Plan cover image

Future of Devon bus services being decided behind closed doors

Devon County Council does not want the public to hear whether local service improvements are going according to plan.

Figures show Exeter Central station busier than Exeter St David’s

New figures show that 2.2 million people used Exeter Central railway station in the year to March 2022, making it the 155th busiest of 2,569 UK railway stations and (slightly) busier than Exeter St David’s.

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