From battery chemistry to lifetime and charging speed, what’s best for European locomotives is still up for debate. Fully battery-powered trains are on the rise across Europe, but the battery chemistry and hardware that’s best …
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London Trams’ Croydon depot has 100s of solar panels installed | RailUK
Therapia Lane, where London Trams are based, has become Transport for London’s first depot to remove fossil gas usage by upgrading its heating system. It has also introduced on-site solar generation. By adapting the depot …
Continue readingTransforming Rail in Wales – Transport for Wales boss exclusive interview: Video (GreenSignals)
It is not that many years ago that the train operator in Wales was working to a franchise agreement that many criticised as ‘no growth’. Whether that was entirely fair or not, there was no …
Continue readingEuropean long-distance passenger transport: VAT gap analysis | Transport&Environment
Despite being some of the most carbon-intensive modes of transport, aviation and shipping continue to benefit from some of the most generous tax exemptions in Europe. One of the most significant of these is the …
Continue readingFirst Rail Lines to Join Manchester’s Bee Network in Dec 2026 | Railway-News
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has published a detailed plan for bringing local rail services into the Bee Network, with the first lines scheduled to join the integrated transport system in December 2026. Mayor Andy …
Continue readingElectric trains transform East Kilbride–Glasgow route (RailNews)
Passengers travelling between East Kilbride and Glasgow will experience a cleaner, quieter, and more reliable railway from this weekend as electric trains begin operating on the route. The first electric services will run on Sunday 14 …
Continue readingLinz, Austria approves new trolleybus line w/ up to 39 units (SustainableBus)
The trolleybus network of Linz, an Austrian city with 204,800 inhabitants, will soon be expanded by a new line: on Thursday, 6 March, the Linz City Senate approved the financing plans for the new trolleybus line 48. Currently, Linz operates …
Continue readingFinnish airship company making surveillance craft for NATO – border (BusinessInsider)
Kelluu, a Finnish startup, is developing low-cost hydrogen airships that can fly for up to 12 hours. They’ve recently attracted attention from NATO, securing a deal with a member for trials. The airships are built …
Continue reading£140m Transformation of Cardiff Central Station Gets Green Light (RailTechnologyMag)
Cardiff Central railway station is set for a major upgrade after funding for a £140 million redevelopment was officially approved. The project aims to modernise Wales’ busiest station while preserving its historic character, ensuring it …
Continue readingGreater Manchester introduces simplified fare scheme (Railway-News)
New rail fares are set to be introduced in Greater Manchester this December as part of the first wave of the UK Government’s fare transformation. From Sunday 7 December; passengers travelling throughout the city-region on …
Continue readingNew Crash-Test Dummy Finally Addresses Women’s Car Safety Gaps (MotorTrend)
On Thursday, the [US] Department of Transportation announced it has approved the design for the first advanced female crash-test dummy, named THOR-05F. The agency hopes the new dummy will help show how air bags, seat belts, and …
Continue readingCold Weather Challenges Electric Buses: Cornell Researchers (ScienMag)
Cornell University researchers have made significant strides in the assessment of electric buses, particularly in relation to their performance in cold weather conditions. Their comprehensive study, the first of its kind in the northeastern United …
Continue readingUK trial enhances safety at rural rail crossings (GlobalRailwayReview)
Network Rail’s Wales & Borders division has successfully trialled Universal Signalling’s ‘U-Cross’ system, a UK-first mainline technology designed to deliver next-generation, safer signalling to rural railway lines. The trial, conducted on the Heart of Wales line, …
Continue readingNYC Congestion Pricing: Faster traffic, fewer trucks, but no change in idling (Altitude)
New York City’s new congestion pricing has accelerated traffic and reduced large truck presence in Lower Manhattan, yet idling remains largely unchanged, posing ongoing questions regarding the resulting impact on air quality. New York City’s …
Continue readingMetrolink Trafford Park line boosting regeneration & economic growth (TfGM)
The Trafford Park Metrolink line is helping people travel more sustainably, while also boosting regeneration and economic opportunity across Greater Manchester. Since opening in 2020, the line has encouraged thousands to switch from cars and …
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