Transport

Major rail and road upgrades across the North of England

Transport links across the north of England are set for a major transformation, following the announcement of significant investments in two key transport projects secured in last week’s budget.

Labour proposes overhaul of Britain’s Railways to enhance passenger experience

Labour has revealed a plan to bring train operators under public ownership and streamline governance to prioritise passenger satisfaction.

How smart fleet electrification is driving towards net zero

Mike Nakrani, CEO of VEV, explains how to meet the challenges of transitioning local authority fleets from diesel to electric.

New research reveals the impact of long-distance travel on climate

What is the real impact of long-distance passenger travel? Research from the University of Leeds has urged us to rethink how we approach reducing carbon emissions from transportation.

The UK railway system: Are Britain’s railways heading in the right direction?

Here, Dr Michael Harrison, Senior Lecturer in Economics and Finance, explores the current state of the UK railway system, highlighting the different models in operation and the upcoming changes.

Fleet electrification is no longer optional; It’s imperative

Fleet electrification is no longer optional; it’s a necessity, according to Simon King, Senior Partner at edenseven.

Can digital twins drive greener multimodal transportation for cities?

The world’s cities are choked with vehicular traffic, compromising the quality of life for citizens and raising significant environmental concerns. What could digital twins do to help drive greener multimodal transportation for cities?.

Tackling transport emissions in the UK

Richard Hebditch, UK Director of the European Federation for Transport and Environment (Transport & Environment), details what needs to be done to tackle transport emissions in the UK.

AI: The missing link for hitting transport net-zero targets?

As governments and industries endeavour to reach their net-zero targets, Herman Scheepers, Senior Solution Architect at Flexible Power Systems, considers opportunities offered by AI in supporting the transport sector’s transition to greener energy.

New proposal to lower train driver age to 18

To enhance rail services reliability and provide more career opportunities for young people are underway with a new proposal announced yesterday.

Singapore airlines advances sustainability efforts with Neste SAF partnership

Singapore Airlines Group has reached a significant agreement with specialist supplier Neste to procure 1,000 tonnes of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Trucking’s environmental benefits: Combining automation and electrification

The is a significant potential to mitigate urban health impacts and environmental damages by combining automation and electrification in long-haul trucking.

Heathrow Airport Strikes: Impact on aviation industry operations revealed

Passengers travelling through Heathrow Airport should expect disruption as a series of strikes by airport staff are set to take place over the coming weeks.

Supermarket EV charging destinations

A new agreement between the Motor Fuel Group and Morrisons will see more supermarket EV charging stations. evec explains the required support this will need, and the benefits of the move.

Network Rail’s £2.8 billion climate crisis investment

In response to the escalating challenges set by climate change, Network Rail has revealed a £2.8 billion climate crisis investment plan to strengthen Britain's rail network against the effects of extreme weather.

The Hydrogen Challenge Sandbox: UK CAA chooses 3 participants

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has unveiled the trio of companies chosen to participate in its Hydrogen Challenge Sandbox.

Powering the future: Reinforcing infrastructure for electric vehicles

As the UK endeavours to meet its climate-neutral goals, VolkerSmart Technologies tells us how they are supporting the infrastructure for electric vehicles.

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