A political visit to showcase innovation and maintain awareness mid-programme
The Requirement Furrer+Frey, the UK’s leading rail electrification specialists, knew they were reaching a key moment in their £100m programme to renew 100 kilometres of overhead power lines on the Tyne and Wear Metro. The company wanted to make sure they could showcase the dispatch of the first shipment of 4,500 components – designed and manufactured entirely in the East Midlands – and highlight the economic […]
Supporting policy and comms for the UK’s responsible micro mobility operator
The Requirement Voi, the Swedish-owned leader in European micromobility, sought year‑long support across three areas: public policy, strategic communications, and market development. Voi needed to: Voi wanted a consultancy that could help differentiate it from competitors by positioning it as the responsible, accountable operator capable of working constructively with national and local government, stakeholders, riders and non‑riders. The Solution We […]
Supporting a policy campaign and Parliamentary event
The requirement Guide Dogs sought public affairs support to strengthen its policy and campaigning activity, particularly around its flagship pavement parking campaign and the launch of its built environment report. The objective was to maximise political engagement, build stronger relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders, and ensure that accessibility issues remained high on the political agenda […]
Building political stakeholder interest in a membership body and its Parliamentary reception
The requirement Community Rail Network – a national membership organisation representing 76 community rail partnerships and over 1,300 station groups – sought support in shaping its political engagement strategy ahead of a major summer reception at the House of Commons in July 2025. The solution JFG Communications assisted by researching and mapping relevant parliamentarians, creating […]
Building advocacy for a new rail link between Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham
The requirement Midlands Connect is developing plans to reintroduce direct rail services between Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham for the first time in over 20 years. Currently, only 3% of trips between Coventry and Leicester are made by train, largely due to the slow, inconvenient journey requiring a change at Nuneaton. Ahead of submitting its business […]
Championing women’s safety on the rail network – APPG for Women in Transport roundtable
The requirement JFG Communications provided secretariat services to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Women in Transport to convene a high-profile roundtable in Parliament focused on improving women’s safety on the rail network. The objective was to gather insight from political leaders, industry experts and campaigners to inform the APPG’s formal response to the A Railway Fit […]
Framing equity, diversity and inclusion as a core safety issue – APPG for Women in Transport report launch
The requirement JFG Communications was engaged by the APPG for Women in Transport to research, write and launch an industry-leading report, sponsored by Avanti West Coast. The objective was to make the case that equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) should be treated as a core health and safety consideration in the transport and construction industries, rather than […]
Supporting a flagship event aimed at reducing car use
The requirement JFG Communications was brought in to support the organisation of Transport Planning Day 2024, the Transport Planning Society’s flagship campaign and event aimed at promoting the profession’s role in decarbonising transport and improving quality of life. The 2024 theme, The Road Less Travelled: the Principles, Policies, Practicalities and Politics of Reducing Car Use in […]
Raising the profile of women in the transport sector across Parliament
The Requirement Women have long been under-represented in the transport sector, particularly in parliamentary discussions and decision-making. There was a clear need for a dedicated forum to promote best practice examples from leading employers, amplify women’s voices across networks, and maintain sustained parliamentary representation. The Solution The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Women in Transport was […]
Policy influencing and raising the profile of road surfacing and preventative road maintenance
The requirement The Kiely Group is the largest privately owned road surface treatment specialist in the UK. They use innovative methods to deliver preventative road surface treatments across the country. While fixing potholes is always an important campaign point for parliamentarians, the awareness of preventative road surface treatments was low. With this in mind, the […]