Educating drivers on smart motorways is key, says FTA
Other News Sources - It is important to concentrate on educating drivers on the safe use of smart motorways, the Freight Transport Association has said following a ...
View ArticleTram plans on display in Hereford tomorrow
Other News Sources - PLANS for a tram system in Hereford will be on display in the city centre tomorrow.
View ArticleDeals this week: Granite Construction, Bombardier Transportation, Siemens
Other News Sources - The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation of Hawaii has appointed a joint venture (JV) comprising Granite Construction Company, Shimmick Construction and Traylor Bros to...
View ArticleKnorr-Bremse to take full ownership of ICER Rail
Other News Sources - ICER RAIL: Knorr-Bremse announced on September 28 that it would buy out Berkelium Groups stake in...
View ArticleArriva directly awarded new Cross Country contract
Other News Sources - UK: The Department for Transport announced on September 29 that incumbent Arriva CrossCountry had...
View ArticleBicycle mudguards; remember those?
Green Miscellany - Bicycle mudguards as a standard feature seem like arelic of bygonedays. They mightadd a littleweight, and spoilthe lines of a sleek road bike, but given how often it rains here, the...
View ArticleFirst MRJ test aircraft arrives in the US
Aviation Industry - Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp.s first MRJ90 test aircraft has arrived at Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington, where it will build hours toward type...
View ArticleCrossCountry franchise extension confirmed
RailNews.co.uk - The CrossCountry contract held by Arriva has been extended by three years to October 2019. Arriva has agreed to what the DfT has described as 'challenging targets' on performance. Rail...
View ArticleThree non-executive directors appointed to ORR board
Rail Technology Magazine - Three non-executive directors have been appointed to the board of the ORR by the transport secretary. The new directors are David Franks, currently chief executive of Irish...
View ArticleWiltshire community rail plan approved by DfT
Rail Technology Magazine - The DfT has approved a bid for the TransWilts line to be the twentieth formally recognised community rail service in the country. This means that the TransWilts Community...
View ArticleFreight sector told to review fatigue management systems following SPADs
Rail Technology Magazine - Following two signal passed at danger (SPAD) incidents on the same freight route last year, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has called for the freight industry...
View ArticleHeathrow expansion fantasy should be binned, says Boris
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - The prospect of Heathrow Airport opening a third runway is a fantasy and should be consigned to the dustbin, according to foreign secretary Boris...
View ArticleHang back from HGVs, cyclists warned
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Cyclists are being urged to stay behind lorries near corners as part of the Department for Transports (DfT) relaunched THiNK cycling safety campaign. In...
View ArticleRail industry regulator gets 3 new board members
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has appointed 3 new non-executive directors to join the board of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the independent...
View ArticleLondon to run Europes largest electric bus fleet
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - London will become home to the largest fleet of electric buses in Europe by the end of the year, in a bid to dramatically improve air quality in the...
View ArticleRetail booming at Network Rail stations
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - Forget about the high street, Britains train stations are the real heart of retail and seemingly the go-to place for tourist souvenirs. According to...
View ArticleTheresa May has MPs backing for Heathrow expansion
Buying Business Travel - Patrick McLoughlin says PM will have enough support to approve plans for a third runway at Heathrow
View ArticleBritish Airways to axe free food and drink on short-haul flights
Buying Business Travel - Airline partners with Mmp;amp;S to sell food in economy
View ArticleRail travellers urged to plan ahead - because next summer is on track to be...
Other Regional Press - DORSET rail passengers are being warned to plan ahead as major improvement works are carried out at a London terminus.
View ArticleNew checks on concessionary travel will prevent misuse of bus passes
Other Regional Press - Additional checks are being introduced on buses across the region to ensure that passes meant for older and disabled people are not misused.
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