Transport in Rural areas

PUBLIC TRANSPORT SHROPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

www.shropshire-cc.gov.uk

Traveline Shropshire - 7 days a week telephone Information Service 0870 6082608

Bus timetables covering all bus services and some train services are available in public libraries, Tourist Information Centres and Travel Centres – Travel centres give out information on bus, Express Coach and Train services throughout the county, they also help you to plan your journey.

RURAL TRANSPORT

Rural Transport Brokerage Scheme. Wheels 2 Work Project Officer: Chris Butler, Telephone 01743 360641 or email: chris.butler@collegehill.org.uk
Transport scheme enabling isolated young people (16 - 25 years) living within isolated rural areas in Shropshire to access transport in order to undertake effective job search relevant training and employment.

TESS (Transport for Everyone in South Shropshire)
Information line – 01588 673888
Has details of all public and community transport provision in South Shropshire and beyond. Details on bus and train timetables, Shropshire Community Car Scheme, Ambulance Car Scheme, Community Buses.

SHROPSHIRE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT INITIATIVE

(Dial-a-ride) – 01743 450350

BRIDGNORTH DISTRICT RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP
Information on Voluntary Car Schemes, Dial-a-ride, Wheels to Work, Community Bus schemes, car and minibus sharing. Can provide Information and Advice about setting up a local community transport service and funding for rural transport. Call 01746 713246

NORTH SHROPSHIRE RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP
01939 232771 (extension 3371)

SOUTH SHROPSHIRE RURAL TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP
01588 673888

TELFORD AND WREKIN PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Telford Travelink - 01952 200005
Provides info on all bus rail and other transport services, including community transport services within Telford and Wrekin area
www.telford.gov.uk/Transport+streets+and+parking/Telford+travelink

Wheels to Work in Telford

Designed to help people in rural areas access work and training by overcoming their transport barriers. You can get more information by calling 01952 202816, or alternatively click here to go to the Telford Wheels to Work web page.

Wheels to Work in Shropshire

An innovative employment related scheme for young people (16-25), to provide assistance with accessing employment and training. In some circumstances, help may be available to people over this age range.

For full information, please follow this link -www.shropshire-rcc.org.uk/wheels

OTHER USEFUL ENQUIRY LINE NUMBERS

Centro – 0121 200 2700
National Rail Enquiries – 08457 484950 www.nationalrail.com

Train timetables / Tickets – www.qjump.co.uk