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Open Access Government’s Transport News section offers a wide range of articles within the transport sector. 

We cover up to date topics such as the progression of electric cars and the push for zero-emission cars. Policy and the changes in the Law on Transport along with articles on the department of transport and relevant updates are also available on our website.

Another popular topic included in this category is the transport infrastructure in ‘SMART’ cities and you can easily find information on shipping regulations. We also delve into European transport policies and aviation news.

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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?.
Close-up of car exhaust pipe

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.
Trains on Drogheda macbride train station in ireland, on a line

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 Boeing 777-300/ER, SAF

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).
Long-haul semi-truck driving along a scenic stretch of freeway.

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.
London Heahtrow Airport Terminal 5 departures

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.
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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.
Modern regional train traveling with speed on railway tracks through nature landscape, at sunset, near Schwabisch Hall, Germany.

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.
Blue Hydrogen filled H2 Aeroplane flying in the sky - future H2 energy concept.

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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A call to improve UK EV charging infrastructure

Asif Ghafoor, CEO of Be.EV and Founder Member of ChargeUK, argues the Government needs to do more on UK EV charging infrastructure, and as such, it’s time to let the experts have their say.
African american man using mobile phone while he is waiting for his electric car to be charged at charging station

How local authorities can become the changemakers for EV public charging

Sam Illsley, Head of Public Sector at Mer, explains why working with trusted partners can help to create a strategy and turn it into reality when it comes to EV public charging.
Hydrogen Refueling Station, Neumünster, Northern Germany, conforms with the EU Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and could fuel up to 2 tonnes of green hydrogen per day.

Hydrogen refuelling station at new dimensions

Dr. Stefan Rehm, Managing Director of Hypion GmbH, presents the logic of integrated hydrogen hubs as concept to decarbonise heavy duty road transportation.
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How EVs and charging networks shape tomorrow’s cities

evec explains how EVs and charging networks are shaping tomorrow’s cities.
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Unlocking the value of low-and zero carbon solutions for public sector fleets

Euan Moir, Head of Fleet Solutions at Shell UK, answers questions on the issues facing decarbonising public sector fleets, and why it is important.
Battersea power station rail train

Space weather and rail safety: The threat to signalling systems

The impact of space weather on signalling systems is a rare threat to rail safety.  Cameron Patterson and Professor Jim Wild from Lancaster University sheds light on a potential threat.
Cars on a snowy road at night

A more environmentally-friendly alternative to rock salt

Gareth Ellis, the Managing Director at EcoGrit Ltd, charts a safer, non-toxic, more environmentally-friendly alternative to rock salt, a granular product made with natural ingredients.
G-VMAP Virgin Atlantic Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner Landing in London Heathrow International Airport. England.

First ever entirely SAF powered commercial flight launched today

The commercial transatlantic flight, powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), highlights the significant efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation industry.
Airplane refueling, connected fuel hose under the fuel tank in the wing

Reducing aviation carbon emissions through U.S. sustainable aviation fuels

Dr Reyhaneh Shenassa, Chief Engineer at the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO), U.S. Department of Energy, explains how U.S. sustainable aviation fuels will reduce aviation carbon emissions.

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