First Bus appoints new managing director for South Yorkshire
21 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
First Bus appoints Kevin Belfield as managing director of its operation in South Yorkshire.
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Research project to improve access to multimodal transport information
20 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
A two year research project to improve access to multimodal transport information has been awarded by Innovate UK to Arup and ten consortium partners.
Strong growth continues in UK bus and coach market
18 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveal 7.1 percent growth in the UK bus and coach market rising to 648 unit registrations during July 2015.
Tube Passengers benefit from platform cooling system
17 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
A new platform cooling system has been installed at St Paul’s London Underground station, pumping cold air onto the eastbound Central line.
TfL bus safety statistics reveal accident rates remain low
14 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Transport for London (TfL) has announced findings of the latest bus safety statistics for April to June 2015.
Edinburgh Trams set to exceed performance targets
14 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
According to Edinburgh Trams, performance targets in its business plan will be exceeded this year following the publication of the company’s annual accounts for 2014.
TfGM to launch public consultation for Tameside transport interchange
14 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
On Saturday 15 August Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will launch a public consultation on the proposed transport interchange in the borough of Tameside.
Tyne and Wear Metro celebrates 35 year anniversary
11 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Tyne and Wear Metro celebrate 35 years of passenger service since first opening to the public on 11th August 1980.
Government sets out £13 billion transport blueprint for Northern Powerhouse
11 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
The Department for Transport (DfT) has revealed a £13 billion transport blueprint to support creation of the Northern Powerhouse.
TfGM terminates smart ticketing contract with technical delivery partner
6 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and technical delivery partner Atos have agreed to terminate a contract designed to deliver and operate the ‘get me there’ smart ticketing scheme.
Final tests begin on Nottingham Express Transit extension
5 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Final tests are currently underway on Phase Two of the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) tram extension.
FGC Barcelona opens Terrassa metro line extension
4 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Artur Mas, President of the Catalan government, has opened a 4 kilometre extension of the FGC Barcelona metro.
BYD and ADL form alliance to supply London’s first pure electric bus fleet
4 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
Vehicle manufacturers BYD and Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) have signed an agreement to produce London’s first-large scale, zero-emission, single deck bus fleet.
FourC announces revolutionary passenger flow analysis product
4 August 2015 | By FourC AS
FourC AS is proud to announce a revolutionary patent pending passenger flow analysis product that totally disrupts the way passenger flow and counting has been done up until now....
£30 million Tyne and Wear Metro refurbishment complete
4 August 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport
DB Regio has completed a £30 million refurbishment of the Tyne and Wear Metro train fleet five months ahead of schedule.
