UK firms to compete for share of funding to cut freight emissions
A share of £15 million in funding will be available to UK firms who apply research into reducing freight emissions to improve air quality
Research projects to receive £3.9 million in grants for low carbon vehicles
The Niche Vehicle Network is spreading a £3.9 million grant across thirty projects hoping to research and develop low carbon vehicles
Asset management must be a consideration for the rail sector
During holiday season asset management is very important to the rail industry. Here, Marcel Van Velthoven, CEO of ZNAPZ explains why
PAN-LNG Project: Developing Trans-European transport in Hungary
With funding from the Connecting Europe Facility, the PAN-LNG Project is developing a Trans-European transport infrastructure, starting in Hungary
MGKKE, the Hungarian NGV Association, developed...
Britain’s aerospace sector could suffer after Brexit
Experts have warned that Britain's aerospace industries could suffer a loss of investment from companies like Airbus in the event of a hard Brexit
Tailoring composite materials to achieve optimised wing designs
University of Bristol’s Jonathan Cooper and Olivia Stodieck explore different ways that composite materials can be used to build aircraft wings
Commuters to be hit by rise in rail fares in January
From January 2018, millions of rail users in the UK will see a 3.6% increase in regulated rail fares
EUFAR – Coordinating airborne environmental sciences
Instrumented aircraft are an important scientific tool, allowing researchers to support a range of applications in environmental sciences, says EUFAR
More seats for rail passengers in West Midlands with £1bn investment
Rail passengers in the West Midlands are to get a boost from a £1 billion investment in services across the network
HS2 takes a major step forward
Phase one of HS2 has made major strides this week with the first formal signing of contracts for the UK’s new high speed railway
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...
