• Mind the data gap: Why do so few women report harassment on the Tube? (NewStatesman) • The real reason TfL’s finances are far from healthy (BBC) • Tunnelling complete at Bank Tube (RailBusinessD) • …
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SUV’s UK augmented reality Co. heads up distraction (TheDriven)
A UK-based augmented reality (AR) start-up will receive a significant boost to its credibility with its next-generation technology set to make its way into GM’s upcoming Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV. Back in early October, Hyundai …
Continue readingCovenants, Easements & Wayleaves: The Hidden Urban Interfaces Which Shape London Part 1
The Underground isn’t just defined by its infrastructure, but by its interfaces too. We look at the hidden world of asset interface management, and how it affects, and is affected by, urban railway management, and …
Continue readingHS2’s additional capacity will expand UK rail freight (GlobalRail)
The new high-speed line will enable more freight to travel by rail, reducing carbon emissions from transport as each freight train removes up to 76 lorries from the roads. HS2 Ltd has released a new …
Continue readingMonday’s Friday Reads – 26 October 2020
• Margaret Calvert updates typeface for Network Rail wayfinding system (DesignWeek) • Blind scientist lost in Tube shines light on TfL red tape (Standard) • Hidden London Hangouts: Routemaster prototypes (LTMuseum) • A 30km live …
Continue readingVivarail zero emission Pop Up Metro for UK & US (ModernRailways)
Vivarail Chairman Adrian Shooter talks to Modern Railways about the company’s Class 230s and its UK, and US, plans for battery trains. Watch the VivaRail video And this article lists Adrian Shooter’s video points, provides …
Continue readingFriday Reads – 23 October 2020
• London’s railway upgrades: A progress report (IanVisits) • Was this Highland tunnel built as part of the London Underground? (Scotsman) • Night trains planned for Amsterdam, Rome, and Barcelona (SwissInfo) • The ultimate niche …
Continue readingTrial to cut diesel fumes at rail stations (Times)
Diesel train engines will be deactivated in stations under government-backed plans to cut levels of air pollution on platforms. Existing diesels will be fitted with battery technology that allows drivers to switch to zero-emissions mode …
Continue readingMonday’s Friday Reads – 19 October 2020
• Vision Zero best practices from London’s Congestion Charge (StreetsBlog) • London Greenground park & nature spot tube style map (TimeOut) • Europe’s endangered exchange-only platforms (HiddenEurope) • MTA’s fare evasion math was way off …
Continue readingNetwork Rail’s open data programme begins (RailTechMag)
The working condition of 1,500 lifts and 300 escalators across nearly 500 stations will soon be available for passengers to view in aid of helping them plan their journeys through stations with real-time knowledge of …
Continue readingUK car CO2 regulations to expire 1 Jan 2021 (TransportEnv)
Car CO2 regulations are key to driving the supply of electric vehicles in the UK. This short paper highlights a growing risk the UK will have no regulations in place at the start of 2021 …
Continue readingCompany cars: How European govts subsidise pollution (TransportEnv)
Company cars are vehicles owned by companies or other organisations – not by individuals – and they represent the main market share for new cars in Europe. T&E has commissioned the fleet market research firm Dataforce …
Continue readingNew virus capturing air filtration being tested in NYC (Gothamist)
The MTA [New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority] is piloting a new air filtration and purification system that the manufacturer claims can capture and kill 99.9998% of viruses and other germs through a three-stage process. …
Continue readingFriday Reads – 16 October 2020
• Network Rail’s Wayfinding Design Guidance & Pictogram Redesign (SpaceAgency) • The Croydon Tram (unofficial) music video (Eccentronic) • The Victorian explosion in funiculars (FunicularFan) • Paris Mayor: Forget crossing through the city by car …
Continue readingSFO area to approve 60% work from home mandate (GreenCalTrain)
On Wednesday September 23, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission is about to advance a policy to mandate that large employers have at least 60 percent of their employees telecommute on any given work day. The goal …
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