Transport and Infrastructure

Working for an improved and reliable transport network and infrastructure for buses, trains and cars in West Dorset. 

 

 

 

News

MP concludes long-running campaign for disabled ramp at Dorchester West Station

West Dorset’s MP Chris Loder has concluded a long-running campaign for a disabled access ramp at Dorchester West Station by seeing the completed ramp at an opening ceremony today. Mr Loder said: “I was very pleased to be able to be here to see this much needed ramp open and believe it is testament

My Response to the National Bus Strategy

I have written a full response to the Department for Transport’s white paper on the National Bus Strategy which I would like to share with you here.

New Megabus Route Announced

A new coach route will link the Dorchester to London this month. From Friday 21st May, the county town of Dorset will be linked to the capital city of the United Kingdom by the new service provided by Megabus.  It will depart from Dorchester shortly after 8.00am to arr

Chris launches A-Roads Taskforce

I have launched my A-Roads Taskforce to address urgent and long-term issues with Dorset’s main roads. The Taskforce had its first meeting on Friday 23rd April. The Taskforce includes representation from elected Dorset Council members, Dorset Highways, and Highways England.

Chris Loder helps to 'get the A303 done' as Budget announcement is made

The A303 was singled out by Rishi Sunak as a headline infrastructure project during his Budget speech in the House of Commons today (March 11th). Chris Loder MP has tirelessly lobbied government and ministers for better transport and road infrastructure for the South West.