Milestone: The first all-electric refuse collection vehicles
New Geesinknorba RCVs totally powered by batteries to save money, save the planet and save lives
Asset management in rail: Making the right decision
Marcel van Velthoven from ZNAPZ and Frans van Helden of ORTEC explain how to optimise business results for the rail industry by means of asset management to make the right decision
Technologies for future aircraft designs
University of Bristol’s Jonathan Cooper describes a range of technologies that could be used in future aircraft designs, to enable optimum performance and reduce the impact on the environment
Sustainable aviation fuels, the next frontier for air transport
Michael Gill, IATA Director Aviation Environment imparts his expertise on sustainable aviation fuels and why he believes these are the next frontier for today’s air transport
The decentralisation of flights in the UK from London to regional hubs
News of a new long-haul route at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, and the building of a brand-new railway station to facilitate the airport has been welcomed by the travel industry in a bid to decentralise flights to and from the UK from London
ORR welcomes improvements for train passengers using ticket vending machines
New and easier-to-use machines and clearer language have helped increasing numbers of passengers buy the right ticket for their journey from station vending machines, according to research by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR)
New alliances to be formed as £5bn railway track work tender issued
Network Rail has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) via The Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) process for its tender exercise to let the next generation of railway track works contracts, valued up to £5bn over 10 years, starting 2019
How does the UK plan to tackle the pothole headache?
Northgate Vehicle Hire explores how authorities are addressing the pothole situation on UK roads as the RAC voices its concerns about the worsening issue
Young people put the brakes on learning to drive due to high cost
A new study has revealed that 31% of 17 to 25-year olds are holding off from learning to drive due to high expenses
Plans for high-speed rail service to Stoke on Trent agreed
The government are backing plans to build a high-speed rail service to Stoke on Trent, platform extensions and a re-designed junction at Crewe, to...
Petition calls to have biking routes introduced to Google Maps
A petition has been launched calling for biking routes to be added to Google Maps in a response to the needs of 1.25 million British bikers
Law change will see learner drivers on motorways
Law change could lead to a smarter generation of motorway users as learner drivers get their first taste of motorway driving
Second phase of upgrade work at Splott Road bridge completed
Engineers have completed the demolition of Splott Road bridge as work to modernise the South Wales Mainline continues
Transformational investment in off-road self-driving technology
Automotive Minister Richard Harrington announces Industrial Strategy funding for off-road self-driving vehicles which could revolutionise the mining and construction sectors
Liverpool Lime Street completes £100,000 loo upgrade
Liverpool Lime Street customers are benefiting from smart new toilets thanks to a £100,00 overhaul by Network Rail as part of the Great North Rail Project
Brits more scared of flying than ever before
According to a recent survey, over 21 million Brits are now more scared of flying compared to 10 years ago
£260m deal signed to keep RAF giants flying
The Foreign Military Sale agreement will provide support for the RAF’s fleet of eight C-17A Globemaster III aircraft
Passengers warned to plan ahead as Network Rail’s Easter projects begin
Network Rail will be delivering more than 400 Easter projects as part of a £118m rail investment across Britain
Five-year multi-billion plan for railway unveiled
Preparing for future increased commuter demand is a key focus of Network Rail’s London North Western (LNW) route’s business plan for railway over the five years
Passengers to benefit from new train innovations
Funding worth £3 million to help integrate train innovations to improve journeys has been offered to 10 projects
New technologies will be brought to life...