Jason Prince
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Jason Prince
@MrJasonPrince
Director at @UTG_UK, the UK’s network of transport authorities. Manchester, UK. Policy Board member of @uitpnews.
England, United Kingdom Katılım Nisan 2023
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Great to hear @RachelReevesMP talk about fiscal devolution today. @UTG_UK welcome the Government’s commitment to developing a roadmap to fiscal devolution. Mayors and MSA's understand their local areas best. Fiscal devo will help unlock growth for our members. @hmtreasury #devo
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What a fabulous day in South Yorkshire, attending the launch of the regions new transport vision and brand - the 'South Yorkshire People's Network'. Find out more here: sypn.gov.uk
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From new stations and new trains, to an increase in service frequencies on key routes - Mayor Godwin, @WestofEnglandCA, has plans to expand the region's rail system.
Join the Mayor for our live podcast to find out more.
🗓️ 25 March
⌚️12-1pm
💻 Online
urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urban-…
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Following the successful launch of our latest Inside Track report (urbantransportgroup.org/resources/type…), here is a column by @UTG_UK colleague and report author Thomas Ellerton on the story behind the statistics, which appears in the excellent @passtrans urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2026/03/1…
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👋🚆 Heavy rail is back
📈 Passengers numbers grew by 7% in 2024/25, reaching pre‑pandemic levels - even when overall trip volumes across other modes were below 2019.
Keeping service levels in step with rising demand is now key.
Download our report ⤵️
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/type…
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📢 Our new report on transport trends is out 📈
Transport Minister Simon Lightwood commented: "I’m proud to see how transport devolution is delivering growth & empowering our cities & regions to deliver better, more dependable public transport for all."
urbantransportgroup.org/resources/type…
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My comment on @UTG_UK new 'Inside Track' report. Report here: urbantransportgroup.org/resources/type…
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📢@UTG_UK launch our latest ‘Inside Track’ report today. It shows:
📊 Travel patterns are stabilising
🚈 Rail passenger numbers have recovered
🚌 Devolution is driving real change
🏙️ City region economies closing the productivity gap
Find out more here: urbantransportgroup.org/resources/type…
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Morning @BeeNetwork. Do we know when this will be fixed, and the times in the app too, which are incorrect? It is inbound at Stretford.
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Read my latest column for the excellent @passtrans magazine on the evolving role of Mayoral Strategic authorities and how they need to be an important partner in rail reform and GBR. urbantransportgroup.org/blog/2026/03/0…
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@KayBurley @British_Airways It was fab! On a cruise myself at the moment around the Canaries. Nice to get some sun! Safe travels.
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Almost time to come home. Just a compulsory visit to Raffles and then home via my trusty steed @British_Airways
It’s been quite the journey. Hope you enjoyed it with me
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A reminder everyone - follow this link to listen to the latest @UTG_UK podcast where I interview @LordPeterHendy about #trains, #buses, #lightrail and #masstransit. linkedin.com/posts/jasonpri…
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How will rail reform and GBR shape the future of Britain’s transport?
Rail Minister Lord Hendy shared his perspectives with us for our latest Urban Transport Next podcast.
🎧 Listen now
urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urban-…
Thanks to @atkinsrealis for supporting our podcast.
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📢Delighted that the latest @UTG_UK is out today, my interview with @LordPeterHendy. Great chat and insight from Peter on everything from #railreform to #buses, #lightrail, #masstransit and @uitp. 🎧Listen here: urbantransportgroup.org/podcast/urban-… info here: linkedin.com/posts/jasonpri…
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@KayBurley The trip looked amazing! Look forward to seeing what NZ has to offer. ✈️
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We're looking forward to @InterchangeUK in Manchester, next month.
Join us - and many of our member transport authorities in the 'Devolved Transport Hub' - to hear about the exciting future of local transport.
🎫 Register to attend for free 👇
interchange-uk.com
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@KayBurley Always been a fan. We chatted albeit briefly years ago over breakfast in a hotel at Tory conference! Now enjoying your travels. Husband and I are partial to a cruise too! 🚢
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A year ago today - and what a year it’s been!
Off to travel around the world on Saturday. Come with me?
Oh, alright then…
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It's great to hear our new Chair Richard McGuckin talk so passionately about the benefits public transport brings to people's lives.
We look forward to working closely with him over the next couple of years 🤝
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Liverpool City Region@LpoolCityRegion
🎥 | 🚆 Richard McGuckin, Deputy Chief Executive of Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, is the new Chair of the @UTG_UK – the UK’s network of transport authorities. Richard is deeply passionate about the role public transport plays in connecting people, supporting thriving communities, and shaping a more sustainable future. Watch our video to hear from Richard about why public transport matters… Read more about Richard's appointment 👉 liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/liverpool…
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