Nexus campaigns to attract more women into the transport industry
18 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
Research revealed that women still remain under represented in the transport sector, accounting for only 20 per cent of workers.
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Are lithium-sulphur batteries the answer to increasing the use of electric vehicles?
17 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
Improving lithium-sulphur technology could be a key factor in stimulating the adoption of electrified vehicles on a mass scale.
New project in London investigates feasibility of wireless EV charging
17 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
More choice in charging infrastructure could enable more investment in electric vehicles, and achieve a zero emissions transport system in London by 2050.
Tyne & Wear Metro improves passenger information with 24/7 Twitter updates
16 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
Nexus implemented changes to Metro’s social media so that customers can have access to more information and travel updates.
The future of hyperloop in the UK: cutting through the hype
15 January 2019 | By Gavin Bailey - TRL, Roseline Walker - TRL
Gavin Bailey, Technical and Business Development Manager, and Roseline Walker, Technical Consultant Freight and Fleet, from Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) investigate the likelihood of hyperloop being successfully integrated into the UK's existing transport network.
UK government launches ambitious new strategy to reduce pollution
15 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
Chapter 5 of the strategy is dedicated to reducing transport emissions and details numerous schemes that the government has implemented, and further initiatives that will begin soon.
UK rail passengers will soon have access to an on-board taxi-booking service
15 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
Rail travellers will be able to book a shared taxi whilst still on the train, applying the concept of MaaS for the last mile of a passenger journey.
Leicester submits bid for £10 million to improve its transport network
14 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
Cities and regions across the UK are bidding for a share of £1.2 billion of DfT funding for schemes that support the local economy and improve air quality.
UK’s first automatic braking system for trams to be installed by the end of 2019
14 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
The system will automatically apply the brakes and bring a moving tram to a controlled stop if the vehicle exceeds the speed limit at designated locations.
Six UK smart city experts are in the running for an International award
11 January 2019 | By SmartCities UK
Smart Cities awards to take place in London at The Marriot Regents Park, London on 7 February from 18:30 onwards.
First South Yorkshire appoints new engineering director
10 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
“Our mission must be driving change presently for now and the future, the key pieces being a reliable and sustainable local transport service.”
Passengers urged to make better use of the first and last miles of journeys
9 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
Go-Ahead is urging people to start 2019 with healthy intentions; making walking, cycling or running part of their everyday commute.
Mobile ticket sales hit £1.45 million on 2019’s first full working day
9 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
Statistics from m-ticketing provider, Corethree, show mobile transport tickets sales in the UK have increased more than 23 times since 2015.
Recent further funding will mean commuting by bike is easier in 2019
2 January 2019 | By Intelligent Transport
Across the UK, commuting by bike will be easier and safer in 2019 as new facilities are set up at stations to improve access for cyclists.
Should London copy New York’s model for open data?
20 December 2018 | By Intelligent Transport
Gathering and analysing driver, resident and empty-vehicle data in London could offer helpful suggestions on how to reduce the city’s congestion and pollution.
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