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UK launches first electric vehicle smart charging marketplace trial
Electric car owners are set to benefit financially by charging their cars off-peak, by taking part in the UK’s first ever trial of a market-led approach to smart charging.
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CPC to explore new concept of public transport on UK motorways
The vision of ‘Motorway Mobility’ is to use the existing motorway infrastructure together with autonomous vehicles and new transport hubs near to the motorway.
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UK partnership launches standards programme for CAVs
The partnership hopes to create a set of industry recognised standards that will accelerate the safe and successful deployment of automated vehicles, and champion British expertise in this field.
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HS2’s people mover expected to connect more people to the development
The people mover will run every three minutes, gets to Birmingham Airport in six minutes and provides transport for 2,100 passengers per hour meaning more people will benefit from the development.
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Andy Lord appointed new Managing Director of London Underground
Lord will make the move to TfL later this year following a 30 year career in the aviation industry.
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Report shows strong progress on diversity in transport apprenticeships
Third annual report on road and rail apprenticeships shows diversity has increased, with the proportion of black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) apprentices rising.
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UK government invests in electric charge point infrastructure
Funding innovations in solar, high speed and WiFi charging infrastructure aims to encourage uptake of electric vehicles
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Sustainable transport development is not priority for British public
A new study by Copper Consultancy has found a disconnect between government and public priorities for urban transport development, particularly when it comes to sustainable forms of transport.
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Metrolink introduces new contactless payment system
Passengers will simply be required to touch-in and touch-out at tram stops without the need to buy a ticket or download an app.
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First Manchester announces intention to sell Bolton depot
First Bus looks to reduce its exposure in Greater Manchester, announcing the sale of the Bolton bus depot to Rotala, but passengers should see no changes to pricing structures.
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Podcast: Episode 3 – Jaanaki Momaya and Paloma Castro, Lime
Intelligent Transport speaks with Jaanaki Momaya, UK General Manager, Lime, and Paloma Castro, Head of International Communications, Lime, for Episode 3 of the Intelligent Transport Podcast.
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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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North East England launches £377 million bid to transform sustainable travel
The bid for £377 million of government funding aims to transform the way people travel around the North East across a range of green transport modes.
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Enfield Council invests in first- and last-mile journeys with Beryl
British urban cycling brand Beryl has announced that the hybrid bike share scheme will initially see 350 bikes rolled out in Enfield by the end of June 2019.
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Cycle to Work scheme receives an update from the UK government
UK government invests nearly £2 billion in active travel which could help more commuters make greener journeys by using e-bikes.