The evolution of the European rail industry
UNIFE – The European Rail Industry discusses how rail has evolved to become more attractive to customers and investors through technology and innovation
Electric cars could be used to help power the grid
New research into whether or not electric cars could return power to the National Grid is set to gain £20m government funding
Is aviation climate policy heading in the right direction?
Cait Hewitt, Deputy Director of the Aviation Environment Federation looks at aviation emissions and whether we’re on course to tackle them
Creating a modern transportation network for Canada
Marc Garneau, Minister for Transport in Canada outlines the importance of the transportation network for Canadian communities as well as the economy
Folding wing tips could improve aircraft performance
Improving aerodynamic performance could be achieved using folding wing tips. The University of Bristol’s Professor Jonathan Cooper explains
Enhancing road safety applications for truck drivers
Christos Oikonomopoulos-Zachos, IMST GmbH details how advanced communication techniques can be used for road safety applications
Cycle-friendly employers: A framework for business
Marco Ciarrocchi, Bike2work Project Manager at the European Cyclists’ Federation highlights how cycle-friendly employers can benefit European businesses
The government unveils plans to promote cycling and walking
A £1.2 billion programme set out by the government aims to restore walking and cycling as the ‘go to’ method of transport for short journeys
A sustainable transport strategy for Europe
M F Warrender, Open Access Government, highlights EU Commissioner Violeta Bulc’s innovative plan to finance sustainable transport and infrastructure projects
Great Western failings cause concern for future rail projects
A report says the government must learn from serious failings in the design, planning and cost-estimating of the Great Western railway modernisation project
Significant failings...
Smart parking and traffic management tech get £4m boost
Roads Minister announces £4 million in project funding for smart parking, traffic management and charging point availability technology across England
The government is awarding £4...
Hunt for HS2 train builders begins
Chris Grayling, Transport Secretary, has kicked off the process to award the contract for HS2 train builders, with 60 high-spec trains required
The hunt is...
Local road funding gains £1.2bn government boost
The government has announced £1.2bn local road funding is to be shared between councils to upgrade the network, cut congestion and improve journey times
Vehicle safety to get shake up following EC plans
The European Commission is considering making 19 vehicle safety technologies mandatory, it has emerged
Projects, goals, investment: Germany’s Federal Transport Infrastructure Plan 2030
Minister for Transport and Digital Infrastructure, Alexander Dobrindt, outlines the objectives of Germany’s Federal Transport Infrastructure Plan 2030
The Federal Transport Infrastructure Plan (FTIP) is...
Milton Keynes’ EV charging infrastructure to be expanded
As part of the delivery of the UK’s first Go Ultra Low City, Milton Keynes’ EV charging infrastructure is undergoing significant expansion
After being awarded...
Council parking profits reach record high
Profits produced from council parking operations in England have reached a record high in 2015-2016, according to the RAC Foundation
In the 2015-2016 financial year,...
Sadiq Khan sets out new Transport for London business plan
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has today set out proposals to cut costs in the new Transport for London business plan, while also increasing capacity...
EU cycling economy contributes €513bn each year
New figures from the European Cyclists’ Federation show that the EU cycling economy contributes €513bn each year across the 28 Member States
Cycling creates economic...
Changes to England’s railway network announced
An overhaul of England’s railway network announced by Transport Minister Chris Grayling aims to put passengers at the heart of delivery
Grayling aims to bring...
