This week has seen the Chancellor of the Exchequer state that it is the government’s position that the third runway at Heathrow Airport must proceed. Before auditioning to be a stand up comedian by saying it …
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Cardiff tram-train design-build contract awarded (InternationalRailwayJ)
A £100m contract for the detailed design and construction of the first phase of the Cardiff Crossrail tram-train project has been awarded to Graham, Britain. The contract award follows confirmation from the British government of …
Continue readingScotRail introducing parcel lockers at its stations (RailUK)
ScotRail is enhancing its passenger experience and operational efficiency with the installation of parcel lockers in its stations. Provided by Quadient, the state-of-the-art lockers simplify parcel delivery and collection, providing passengers with a convenient, 24/7 …
Continue readingSt Pancras Reconfiguration to Double Capacity Competition launched (ArchitectsJ)
Rail infrastructure operator HS1 is recruiting a design team to expand capacity at St Pancras International station in central London [Deadline: 12 February 2025]. The company – which has a 30-year concession to run the …
Continue readingChaos down the tracks for Manchester Oxford Road & other stations (RailTech)
Manchester closures could cause chaos for years. Two city centre stations could be closed at the same time, and the outcome could well be no better than it is today. Both stations feed into the …
Continue readingHow Tallinn is using crowdsourced photos to improve transport accessibility (CitiesToday)
Tallinn is relying on a network of volunteers to map over a thousand public transport stops to improve accessibility across the Estonian capital. The city is asking participants to use the Crowdsorsa mobile game app …
Continue readingYes, AI really can be used to tackle potholes, efficiently (JamesO’Malley)
… Potholes vs AI The way that your local authority currently maintains the roads is probably pretty torturous. Typically, the council employs a team of highway safety inspectors, whose job it is to go out …
Continue readingUK Gov’t urged to Enable Solar Carport Potential as Sunshine Bill Returns to Parliament (E+T)
Renewable energy company RenEnergy is urging the government to tap into the potential of installing solar PV panels on the roofs of commercial carports across the UK. The Sunshine Bill, formally known as the ‘New …
Continue readingMore Passengers are a Problem for the Railways (JonWorth)
When – from a passenger point of view – I make the case why the EU ought to pass a Regulation to fix cross border railway ticketing, the reaction from the railway industry (especially state owned …
Continue readingFriday Reads – 17 January 2025
• Robotaxis are coming: London must be prepared (OnLondon) • Washington DC Metro: The Great Society Subway: Podcast (JourneyWithPurpose) • Mumbai’s first underground Metro corridor, Aqua Line 3, opening in phases (MagicBricks) • Elon Musk …
Continue readingThermal imaging keeps trains on the move during cold snap (RailUK)
Network Rail is using pioneering technology to keep passengers on the move during this week’s spell of extremely cold weather by using thermal imaging drones. The drones, which are now used routinely on the West …
Continue readingThe EV Evolution is going to take Longer than we Thought (Verge)
Let’s get one thing out of the way: contrary to what you may have heard, electric vehicle sales are up. I know, recent headlines suggest otherwise. Tesla sales are down. Ford is scaling back its EV rollout. General …
Continue readingWhy Cities Need Diverse Public Transit Funding (WorldResourcesInst)
Public transit is not only a vital network connecting people to jobs, services and one another; it’s also an important climate solution. The world needs to double public transit capacity by 2030 as part of its larger …
Continue readingTunnel-in-tunnel Automated Boring Successfully Completed during Ongoing Rail Operation (TunnelOnline)
Enlargement of the Fachinger Tunnel Successfully Completed Between Diez and Fachingen, Porr is upgrading the 426 m long, double-track Fachingen Tunnel, which dates back to the 19th century. On behalf of Deutsche Bahn, Porr is …
Continue readingMonday’s Friday Reads – 13 January 2025
• Global (non-US) Rapid Transit Projects planned to open in 2025 (TransportPolitic) • Matthew Somerville pulls Live Underground Train Tracker due to possible legal action (CLondoner92) • How Madrid built its Metro Cheaply (WorksInProgress) • …
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