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COVID-19 – the challenges faced by women working in transport
Jo Field, Board Member of Women in Transport, talks to women working in the transport sector about their experiences through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Network Rail and Cycling UK partner to encourage uptake of cycling
The partnership will offer tips and advice to those new to cycling, as well as provide information regarding bike storage and cycling routes.
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£200,000 investment to improve mobile connectivity across UK rail
Telecom operators have been urged to come forward to develop suitable equipment to safely fix antennas onto overhead line equipment (OLE) in live rail environments.
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Britain’s first ‘all female’ train operates rush hour service
Marking International Women’s Day 2020, a rush hour Southeastern service left London staffed by a female driver and conductor, while female Network Rail signallers staffed the route.
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Network Rail, Highways England and TfL join Transport for SE partnership
Created in 2017, Transport for the South East is a sub-national transport body bringing together local authorities, business groups and the transport sector to speak with one voice on the region’s strategic transport priorities.
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TfL to install over 100 bike docking points near major rail stations
TfL has said it will install 105 new Santander Cycles docking points around Network Rail stations in central London to boost connectivity.
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Women in engineering is absolutely essential for the future of transport
The UK government has called on more women to consider engineering careers, highlighting the opportunities provided by major infrastructure projects like HS2.
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A new partnership will provide superfast 5G Wi-Fi on trains in the UK
Rail operators have long-sought to improve the quality of Wi-Fi, but faced significant cost and technical challenges in doing so.
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Greater Manchester tram network is labelled as a model for new opportunities
Plans for further extension of Manchester’s transport network could result in more tram-train services and a greater local control of transport.
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UK’s first tram train enters service between Rotherham and Sheffield
The UK's new Tram Train will bring improved choices for travellers in this area and better connections between communities across Britain.
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Accessible travel to take over the Elizabeth line
Transport for London (TfL) has awarded a contract to deliver step-free access and station improvements at four future Elizabeth line stations…
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The Tram Train pilot is set to achieve a key milestone
31 March 2017 | By Intelligent Transport
The Tram Train project in South Yorkshire will soon take a significant step towards completion as construction work continues.
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Edinburgh Gateway interchange takes shape
21 January 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Construction on the new £41 million Edinburgh Gateway station is well underway to create a tram/train interchange to the west of the city.
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Work starts on new station gateway
17 February 2015 | By Transport for Greater Manchester
Work to make life easier for tram and train users in Rochdale town centre is under way...
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Another big step towards regenerating Tottenham – with go-ahead for a larger, transformed Tottenham Hale station
12 March 2014 | By Transport for London
Transport for London’s plans to transform Tottenham Hale into a landmark station, with greater capacity and step-free access for interchanging passengers, were approved by Haringey Council’s Planning Committee this week...
