Rail

Air quality on diesel trains worse than central London roads

On-train concentrations of nitrogen dioxide can be higher than next to major central London roads, according to new research.

Air quality 15 Sep 2021

Decarbonising transport: Resetting how people and goods travel

Major change is needed to decarbonise transport. Jonathan Manning looks at the next steps following the publication of the Government’s plan

Mass transit systems 7 Sep 2021

New rail business model: Working with GBR

As works start to shape the planned new public body, Great British Railways, what space will there be for innovation outside the nationalised publicly-owned core? Where will private sector entrepreneurs and devolved regional authorities with local agendas fit into the new jigsaw?

£78m investment to electrify rail infrastructure in the north

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

DfT announces winners of £9m rail technology competition

The Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed the 30 projects which will share £9 million investment to launch rail technology ideas.

Government launches £5m fund for rail data revolution

Rail minister Chris Heaton-Harris has announced a £5 million fund to develop a platform to open up rail data through a single-access platform.

National flexible rail season tickets launch

New national flexible rail tickets will be available to commuters across England next week.

Keith Williams to outline need for joined-up transport system

Keith Williams, independent chair of the Williams Rail Review, will explain the importance of a joined-up transport system at next week's Smart Transport Conference.

Reports 24 May 2021

The challenge of future carbon and emissions reduction for rural communities

CILT's latest report states that rural communities may be left behind by current plans to reach net zero by 2050.

Whitepapers & reports 20 May 2021

The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail

This whitepaper by the Department for Transport (DfT) sets out the Government's plan to transform the railways in Great Britain.

Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail announced (inc video)

The William-Shapps Plan for Rail has been published and is set to integrate railways and deliver passenger-focused travel.

UK rail freight helps cut seven million HGV journeys a year, according to new report

A Rail Delivery Group report has estimated that rail freight helps to cut millions of lorry journeys each year and contributes £2.5 billion to the UK economy.

Mass transit systems 31 Mar 2021

Highlights from the National Rail Recovery Conference

The virtual National Rail Recovery Conference, which took place last month, gave an insight into the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and reform of the sector.

Artist impression of Kings Cross train station with micromobility provision

LSE study calls for better micromobility provision at London rail stations

Better provision for micromobility is needed at London's stations to give passengers more transport options, says the London School of Economics (LSE)