The difference in gauges of Europe’s railways is one of the reasons why it is often misunderstood to mean that there are major differences between all European countries. This is obviously not the case, and …
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Solar bus kit for European market unveiled (Bus-News)
Sono Motors has unveiled its Solar Bus Kit to help public transportation companies reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The retrofit solution was unveiled at the company’s ‘Celebrate the Sun’ event in Munich, which …
Continue readingWe’re gonna need a bigger boat – London’s First Highway: Part 4
As passengers are returning to London’s transport, with some overcrowding, it’s time once again to turn our attention to the Thames’ role in expanding the region’s transport. The River was the capital’s original highway, and …
Continue readingGlasgow city centre freight route safeguarded, w/ Crossrail potential (RailFreight)
Network Rail has committed to renovating a freight route through the centre of Glasgow. The infrastructure agency is to invest in a programme of improvement works set to begin on a bridge that’s key to …
Continue readingChicago commuter rail pursuing zero emission battery locos (MassTransit)
A first-of-its-kind plan to convert older Metra locomotives into battery-powered ones has been approved by the Metra Board of Directors. The commuter railroad that serves the Chicago area first issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) in …
Continue readingLighting up the Elizabeth Line with LEDs (E&T)
E&T spoke to the engineers behind the lighting architecture across London’s recently opened Elizabeth line which aims to promote a safe and efficient passenger experience. Using LEDs to light up the stations, escalator shafts and …
Continue readingMonday’s Friday Reads – 22 August 2022
• Vintage Intercity train Co launches 1st class service alternative to Avanti West Coast (BusinessLive) • Construction of Germany’s deepest S-Bahn station (TunnelOnline) • Advocates sue Montréal transit agency for cutting ads criticizing high fares …
Continue readingFriday Reads – 19 August 2022
• TfL could be nationalised (RailTech) • Secrets of the Elizabeth Line: video (GeoffMarshall) • These maps help you see & noise pollution in your city (FastCompany) • Vancouver, St Louis saw increased safety, decreased …
Continue readingE-scooters: How to get more women to ride (FutureTransport)
As the popularity of micromobility increases, more people are using e-scooters as a sustainable and convenient mode of transport. However, data suggests that e-scooter ridership is generally higher among males compared to females. Many e-scooter …
Continue readingA grain of hope for Ukraine grain trains (RailInsider)
Spain’s Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda (Mitma) has commissioned a specially-adapted train to help get Ukraine’s grain back on the move during its war with Russia. The train comprises 25 40-foot containers fitted …
Continue readingBenefits accrue from rural railway reopenings, study finds (RailwayGazette)
Reopening rural railways offers an important spectrum of benefits, according to a study commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development & Building. These range from positive effects on land use to advantages …
Continue readingPowdered sodium battery may increase energy density 15% (NewAtlas)
With real uncertainty clouding the world’s supply of lithium, alternative battery chemistries will be crucial as we continue our uptake of electric vehicles and mobile devices. One exciting candidate in this space is sodium-ion, and a …
Continue readingNetwork Rail & EDF Renewables UK partner for greener railway (RailwayTechnology)
Network Rail has announced a solar power agreement with EDF Renewables UK to achieve a greener railway network for Britain. The energy will be procured from EDF Renewables UK’s Bloy’s Grove solar farm in Norfolk. The site was …
Continue readingMonday’s Friday Reads – 15 August 2022
• Edinburgh Festival visitors choosing to travel by rail (RailAdvent) • Ten great films set railway stations (BFI) • Vancouver, Stockholm, & the suburban metro model (PedestrianObvs) • NYC’s most forgotten train terminal (LiamO’Connell) • …
Continue readingFriday Reads – 12 August 2022
• Great British Railways: where passengers come last (FT) • GLA takes over moribund Royal Albert Dock ‘3rd Financial Centre’ (Guardian) • Berlin’s Tegel Airport transforming into climate-neutral, car-free district (FastCompany) • NYC Ferry will …
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