Transport

The transport sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by advances in technology, legislative change, and public transport reform, including devolved local control of bus services and rail nationalisation.

Government investment in major travel and transport infrastructure, aviation expansion, and bus and rail reform are key areas of focus. In addition, emerging forms of personal mobility, including autonomous/self-driving vehicles, and electric bicycles and scooters, are likely to require new legislation while generating reputational risks for developers and operators.

SEC Newgate is a fully integrated corporate affairs consultancy and has successfully supported a wide range of organisations in leading significant change in the UK transport sector, including Transport for Greater Manchester, Network Rail, Gatwick Airport, and the UK's accession to the EUROFIMA convention.

This includes: 

• Strategic communications and engagement for integrated public transport networks – bus, tram, train and active travel.
• Stakeholder engagement and community consultation for new transport infrastructure.
• Transport sector reputation and issues management.
• Statutory consultation and engagement in support of Local Transport Authorities taking local control through bus franchising.
• Road and rail operator reputation management.
• Automotive – from brand and reputation management to significant policy and legislation.
• Government relations regarding procurement contracts and public–private financing.