mass transit systems

Smart tickets could entice Gen Z back to railways

Smart tickets could hold the key to boosting ridership with Gen Z passengers (16-24-year olds), according to new research by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR).

Government provides £150m in emergency funding support for public transport

The Government will extend its Covid-19 funding support for public transport for a further six months with £150 million for bus and light rail operators.

Government unveils 'system change' to devolve more transport powers

The Government has set out its mission to transport public transport connectivity as part of its new Levelling Up White Paper.

Next stage of HS2 rail “wrong plan", says Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has said the Government's HS2 strategy is the "wrong plan, both for Greater Manchester and for the North as a whole."

Government subsidies crucial for DRT development

Demand Responsive Transport (DRT) needs to be subsidised to develop in rural areas, according to platform provider Padam Mobility.

Three and EE agree deal to make entire London Tube network connected

Three and EE have made a deal to help provide 4G and 5G connectivity across the entire London Underground network by 2025.

Update: Government extends TfL emergency funding again

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the Government has again extended its emergency funding support until February 4, 2022.

Journeo technologies added to Crown Commercial Service framework

21st Century Passenger Systems, part of Journeo, has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s transport technology framework.

Private e-scooters banned on TfL services due to fire safety concerns

Transport for London (TfL) has banned all privately-owned e-scooters and e-unicycles on London’s transport network.

BAI Communications acquires Vilicom to boost connected services

BAI Communications has acquired Vilicom for an undisclosed sum to boost its 4G and 5G connected infrastructure services.

Ian Downie, head of Yutong Bus UK at Pelican, at the Glasgow launch

Pelican launches zero emissions network for UK coach and bus operators

Pelican Engineering has launched a network for zero emission bus and coach operators to support best practice as the sector transitions to greener transport.

Opinion 16 Nov 2021

Making sustainable cities the future

Magway development director Huw Thomas looks at how removing vehicles from the logistics industry could transform the UK's cities.

Urban.MASS to launch UK driverless mass transit system in 2025

UK start-up Urban.MASS is planning to launch a driverless zero emission mass transit system in 2025 at the National Railway Museum, Locomotion, in Shildon.

Reports 21 Sep 2021

Future Mobility Hubs

The report outlines Go-Ahead and Arup's vision for how future mobility hubs can be developed for different contexts within the UK.

All new London buses to be zero-emission

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that all new Transport or London (TfL) buses in London will be zero-emission.

£78m investment to electrify rail infrastructure in the north

The Government have approved £78m investment to electrify rail infrastructure in the north.

New procurement framework to help public sector access hydrogen buses

A new procurement framework has been launched with the addition of a new hydrogen bus lot to to help the public sector access hydrogen buses.

DfT survey reveals Covid impact on business travel

Ninety-three per cent of businesses replaced domestic business trips with virtual meetings during the pandemic, new Department for Transport (DfT) research shows.

Government responds to NIC's study on future of freight

The Government has published its formal response to the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) 2019 study on the future of freight.

Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority to develop new transport plan

Prioritising 'left behind' communities, tackling inequalities and accelerating carbon reduction all part of new transport strategy across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.