Transport

UK Government invests £37 million to introduce 319 new green buses

The £37.8 million funding aims to deliver 319 green buses, offering more affordable travel for passengers and supporting net-zero goals.

Congestion charges under consideration in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire County Council is to consider implementing a congestion charging system and workplace parking levy to fund local transport improvements

Full HS2 route will be a game-changer, says Grayling

Revealing plans for the full HS2 route today, the Transport Secretary has said compensation offered will go over and above legal requirements The government has...

EU Cycling Strategy: Putting the EU on the cycle track

With the EU Cycling Strategy, the European Cyclists’ Federation hopes to get all member states on the right track, as Fabian Küster explains To put...

Ministers finally approve a third runway at Heathrow Airport

After significant debate Ministers have approved the decision to build a third runway at Heathrow Airport Heathrow Airport is set to be expanded following a...

First electric bike share scheme rolled out in Exeter

Exeter is the first city in the UK to launch an electric bike share scheme, which aims to reduce transport pollution and congestion… An electric...

Investing in urban mobility

Benedicte Swennen, urban mobility and cities policy officer at the European Cyclists’ Federation outlines how mobility habits are shifting throughout Europe The growth of cars...

Network Rail offers 140 new apprenticeships

Network Rail has announced its Advanced Apprenticeship scheme is to expand next year, enabling the organisation to take on a further 140 new trainees… The...

Towards cleaner and smarter mobility

Hans Bruyninckx, Executive Director at the European Environment Agency explains how cleaner and smarter transport can meet Europe’s need for mobility… Transport connects people, cultures,...

MPs call on DfT to create clear air quality strategy

MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee have called on the government to develop a clear strategy to meet air quality targets… A new report from...

Glasgow City Council could expand cycle hire programme

A cycle hire scheme in Glasgow could get a extended lease of life after the council revealed it is investigating whether to expand the...

Internet of trains

Marcel Van Velthoven, CEO at Znapz talks about how the internet of things can bring value to the rail industry... I borrowed the title to...

Tougher emission standards for vehicles announced by the EC

The European Commission has revealed tougher standards for cars and vans in a bid to cut transport emissions and improve air quality… A new package...

Driving innovation in European transport

Maria Kelly Communications Officer at Shift2Rail outlines how the partnership aims to tackle the challenges of changing EU transport needs… Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking (S2R JU)...

Advancing technology – keeping our airports safe

With the amount of terror attacks taking place globally in recent months, it is safe to say that the importance of effective aviation security...

Herefordshire Council pays thousands in pothole compensation

Figures show more than £60,000 has been paid by Herefordshire Council in compensation due to potholes… A freedom of information request from the Hereford Times...

DfT launches £2m fund to improve roads with technology

Councils have been invited to apply for a slice of £2m funding to improve roads through new technology… The Department for Transport has launched a...

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