Links
This page provides external links to organisations of general interest to transport users.
Kennet Passengers is not responsible for the content or appearance of any linked site and is not responsible for information posted on any other site.
If we have omitted useful transport link please let us know!
Please select a link to a category below (these all open in a new window)
Consumer organisations
Association of Kennet Passengers
An independent passengers organisation representing users of all modes and committed to improving standards on public transport in the district of Kennet, Wiltshire.
Adviceguide
The Adviceguide and provides independent advice by Citizens Advice Bureau on a wide range of topics including transport.
Bus Users UK
Bus Users UK is an independent group which was formed to give bus passengers a voice for services.
Consumer Direct
Consumer Direct is a telephone and online advice and information service for consumers in Great Britain run by the Office for Fair Trading in partnership with Local Authority Trading Standards Services.
European Passengers' Federation
An association of passenger organisations committed to improving standards on public transport and long distance international rail services in Europe.
London Travel Watch
The official watchdog organisation representing the interests of transport users in and around London. Officially known as London Transport Users Committee, we were established in July 2000.
TravelWatch South West
An independent group championing sustainable modes of transport in the South West. Officially known as the South West Passengers Transport Users Forum, the forum has a seat on the South West Regional Assembly.
Travel Information Websites
Transport Direct
Transport Direct provides journey planning information about all public transport services - buses, coaches, trains, ferries, trams, metro and underground as well as car journeys throughout the UK.
Transport for London
This Journey Planner provides an A to B service for all transport modes in the London area. You can also get travel information on the move using Transport for London's WAP, SMS and PDA services.
Traveline
For details of all public transport services throughout England, although this link takes you directly to South West region.
National Rail Enquiries
Online National Rail Enquiries Online enables travellers to check rail timetables and plan rail journeys via the Internet and using mobile phones.
Organisations of interest for people with disabilities
Department for Transport - Access for Disabled People
Provides information on what the Department for Transport is doing to improve transport provision for disabled people including the Mobility and Inclusion Unit.
Disabled Persons Railcard
National Rail Enquiries website which provides information about and how to apply for a Disabled Persons Railcard.
Wiltshire and Swindon Users Network
An independent user-controlled organisation set up in 1991 by long-term users of health and social care services. WSUN has become an example of good practice nationally and places emphasis on demonstrating innovative examples of user-controlled involvement in social care.
Wiltshire Community Transport
This site contains information on Community Transport schemes throughout Wiltshire and Swindon including dial-a-ride and wheel chair accessible vehicles.
Organisations involved in 'green' transport
BRAKE
National road safety charity work to prevent death and injury on the roads through education of all road users, campaigning for Government improvements to road safety, and caring for people bereaved or affected by serious injury in a road crash through support services.
Campaign for Better Transport
An independent national body for, and a major influence on sustainable transport. Campaigns to reduce the environmental and social impact of transport by encouraging less use of cars and more use of public transport, walking and cycling and runs a best practice unit.
Carbon Calculator
Global Action Plan's online device which can estimate the carbon emissions caused by your own lifestyle in easily understandable terms.
Environmental Transport Association
An alternative car rescue service which also campaigns for sustainable transport. Publishes the Car Buyer`s Guide, showing environmental ratings for new vehicles.
Carplus: The Car Club Network
Works with local authorities and communities to support the development of car-share clubs.
Friends of the Earth
Environmental campaigning body that promotes sustainable development and acts as a watchdog on government and companies. FOE has been championing the Climate Change and Sustainable Communities Bill.
Sustrans
Cycle organisation developing the National Cycle Network, a series of inter-town and city cycle routes. Spearheads Safe Routes to School campaign funded by Department for Transport aimed at young people and adults involved in the school journey.
Wiltshire World Changers
A mutual county wide network to support and promote initiatives that reduce carbon footprint, encourage sustainable lifestyles. Many local contacts through this website.
