Avanti West Coast has been confirmed as the name of FirstGroup and Trenitalia’s West Coast Partnership. The use of Avanti has been chosen as it is the Italian word for …
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Energy Saving Trust: transport sector’s role in tackling climate emergency
The climate emergency is a major threat to humanity and is rightly being addressed. The UK government has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, but all parts of society …
Read More »RIA launch ‘SURE’ initiative to gain clarity on rail enhancements
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has launched its ‘Show Us the Rail Enhancements’ (SURE) initiative, calling on the government to unveil planned enhancements immediately. The national trade body for almost …
Read More »TfN call on government to commit to road and rail projects
The Chief Executive for Transport for the North (TfN) has welcomed the Chancellor’s promise to accelerate Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) in his Spending Round speech, but called for the government …
Read More »Government’s commitment to rail decarbonisation reiterated
The Rail Minister Andrew Jones has reiterated the government’s commitment to rail decarbonisation in a visit to one of the organisations to benefit from the First of a Kind (FOAK) …
Read More »NRIL support Sheffield City Region’s Integrated Rail Plan
Northern Rail Industry Leaders (NRIL) have thrown their weight behind Sheffield City Region’s Integrated Rail Plan. Justin Moss is the Co-Chair of NRIL and he said the plan is “very …
Read More ȣ7.8 million funding awarded for greener and cleaner rail projects
The UK is set to benefit from a more efficient, greener and cleaner rail network thanks to £7.8 million worth of funding for innovative projects. This is thanks to investment …
Read More »Three more Low Emission Bus Zones launched in London
A further three Low Emission Bus Zones have been launched in London. Announced by the Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL), the extra three Low Emission Bus Zones …
Read More ȣ23 million DfT funding for National Cycle Network will improve safety
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that communities will receive a share of £23 million to improve the National Cycle Network, improving safety and reducing emissions. The Cycling Minister, …
Read More »Government has launched its Future of Mobility: Urban Strategy
The government has launched its Future of Mobility: Urban Strategy, the biggest review into transport in a generation. Announced by the Future of Mobility Minister, Jesse Norman, the review will …
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