British Regional Transport Association – The website of the British Regional Transport Association, seeking better public transport across the United Kingdom.

We’re the British Regional Transport Association

The British Regional Transport Association (BRTA) is a voluntary, membership-based public transport improvement association.
A sustainable Britain needs re-railing.

We’re campaigning for better public transport. Join us.

stimulating economic growth
enhancing accessibility and inclusion

promoting quality of life and health
improving our environment

We believe there should be a rolling programme of railway re-openings across the British regions alongside existing network modernisation, electrification and station upgrades.

We offer an alternative vision to growing road traffic queues and locked-in congestion and the associated health and environmental damage – one of sustainable economic growth.

Bedford to Cambridge, Great Central, Guildford to Horsham and better rail links for Northampton are amongst our top priorities but we’re active right across the country. Take a look at our campaigns.

We’ve been around since the 90s and we continue to call for others to join us and be part of creating solutions. We also appoint area reps and specialists to better get our message across. Can you give your time and share your skills?

Our history and core manifesto

The British Regional Transport Association (BRTA) is a voluntary membership-based, public transport improvement association. Whilst its main projects initially were in the Bedfordshire and surrounding regional areas, the remit has since increased. Several projects have nationwide scope and benefits. Membership is, therefore, open to all.

Reopening Northampton to Market Harborough is one of our top priorities. We firmly support an Ampthill Station being put back on the railway map. We see Luton Airport – Ampthill (for CentreParcs) and Bedford – Northampton (including the university campus) linked by one Thameslink train. A comprehensive, joined-up rail alternative with no need to change, saving users time and money.

We need a renaissance in freight by rail to de-clutter our roads. For example, reopening Cambridge-Bedford-Northampton / Oxford could free up capacity on the West Coast Main Line and take container transport away from the roads. Allowed and encouraged by government, small projects would grow incrementally, forming a framework for sustainable economic growth.

Scotland’s rail links have been progressively reopened. Wales is also seeing new lines like Ebbw Vale restored to a full passenger service. So why not the English regions? East-West Rail should be one of several per region, not a one-off for the whole of England!

We also campaign for an environmentally-friendly, integrated, comprehensive, inclusive and affordable transport system including buses, cycling and pedestrian facilities.

As an independent, voluntary association, BRTA relies on membership and donations to invest in its events, campaigning work and to support a network of activists to forward its goals. Members get regular newsletters keeping them abreast of progress, news and opportunities to get involved. Join the team today.

Make a one-off donation…

By design, we’re light on our feet but organising, bringing people together and campaigning – it costs.

Consider becoming a member (see our membership page) or make a one-off donation. We are grateful of any support you can give.

We’re campaigning for better public transport. Join us.

stimulating economic growth
enhancing accessibility and inclusion

promoting quality of life and health
improving our environment

By design, we’re light on our feet but organising, bringing people together and campaigning – it costs.

Consider becoming a member (see our membership page) or make a one-off donation. We are grateful of any support you can give.

Please use the following link to give:

Donate to BRTA via PayPal

Sustainable Britain Needs Re-Railing

We’re campaigning for better public transport. Join us.

stimulating economic growthenhancing accessibility and inclusion

promoting quality of life and health improving our environment

By design, we’re light on our feet but organising, bringing people together and campaigning – it costs.Consider becoming a member (see our membership page) or make a one-off donation. We are grateful of any support you can give.

Please use the following link to give:

Donate to BRTA via PayPal

Sustainable Britain Needs Re-Railing

stimulating economic growth
enhancing accessibility and inclusion

promoting quality of life and health
improving our environment

By design, we’re light on our feet but organising, bringing people together and campaigning – it costs.

Consider becoming a member (see our membership page) or make a one-off donation. We are grateful of any support you can give.