Lyon has France’s largest trolleybus system. After several routes closures during the 1960s, the system has been significantly modernised and expanded over the past two decades. Today, this network it is the basis for a …
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UK to create new zero-emission e-scooter vehicle category (Zag)
Baroness Vere of Norbiton, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Transport, announced in the House of Lords today that the UK Government will be creating a new vehicle class for e-scooters. Vere …
Continue readingTfL seeks partner for its property developments (IanVisits)
Transport for London (TfL) has started a search for a new joint venture partner to create a portfolio of three new commercial office developments at Bank, Paddington and Southwark. TfL has traditionally tended towards leasing …
Continue readingMonday’s Friday Reads – 30 May 2022
• London’s imperfect geometry from above: streets, buses, Tube entrances… (BernhardLang) • Victorian 3D paper concertina Thames Tunnel viewer for sale (IanVisits) • The invention of jaywalking (CliveThompson) • NYC speed cameras don’t operate evenings …
Continue readingAdvanced technologies for next gen airships (ElectricAviation)
In this video, we will explore the latest technologies that are going into building the new generation of airship. We will also look at vacuum airships and how they can become a reality with modern …
Continue readingFriday Reads – 27 May 2022
• Crossrail finally opens after decades of struggle; photo essay (Guardian) • Crossrails/Elizabeth Line opening: video tour (RMTransit) • Signaling upgrade online on Great Northern (City) line into Moorgate (IanVisits) • Andy Byford: Next TfL …
Continue readingCreating international long distance train connections (RailTech)
During this webinar, Kaj Mook, Senior Managing Consultant at Berenschot talked about the potential for international trains, but that the risks are considered too high by investors. According to Nick Brooks, Secretary General from ALLRAIL, officially there’s …
Continue readingTransport Canada takes over High Frequency Rail, VIA CEO quits (Trains)
When a passenger operator is forced to survive on a budget insufficient to provide service capable of satisfying its country’s travel needs, while on-time reliability remains hamstrung by host railroads, it is almost impossible for …
Continue readingItalian urban rail transit costs 57% less than global average (TransitCosts)
The Italian Case – In this in-depth case study of Italian rail rapid transit projects, we investigate how Italian construction costs have changed over time and distill lessons learned to understand how design, procurement, and …
Continue readingTalgo Unveils New Lightweight Running Gear Frame (RailwayNews)
Talgo has developed a new type of running gear frame that reduces the mass of the rolling assembly by 50% compared to those constructed using welded steel plates. This will be on show at the …
Continue readingMonday’s Friday Reads – 23 May 2022
• Grimshaw’s line wide Crossrail station design (ArchitectsJ) • TfL to expand contactless payments outside London (IanVisits) • Flatpack railway stations are coming down the line (TheTimes) • New battery-electric ultra-light trains designed & built …
Continue readingFriday Reads – 20 May 2022
• Photos from Bank station’s huge new platforms (IanVisits) • Elizabeth Line added to new London Tube Map (RailUK) • London hosts first eScooter race (Reuters) • Kyiv Metro seeks Europe’s help for spares (MetroReport) …
Continue readingNetwork Rail studies major station logistics capacity (RailFreight)
A Network Rail report casts new light on the capacity of major passenger stations to handle light logistics. A broader return to handling less than wagon load and parcels traffic has been on the agenda …
Continue readingPlastic batteries could store renewable grid energy (MITTechReview)
A new type of battery made from electrically conductive polymers—basically plastic—could help make energy storage on the grid cheaper and more durable, enabling a greater use of renewable power. The batteries, made by Boston-based startup PolyJoule, …
Continue readingTunnelling industry group promoting new low carbon linings (GroundEng)
The International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association (ITA) has launched a new activity group focused on low carbon concrete linings for shafts and tunnels. Continue reading
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