IONITY has opened two new 400 kW high-power charging sites in Fort William and Inverness, expanding its Scottish network to 12 locations. The aim to support... continue
Contactless ‘Tap-and-go’ travel across trains, trams and buses has been headlined in the announcement of publication of the Government’s new integrated transport strategy, now called Better Connected and based on eight user-related priorities. Though described in the... continue
The much anticipated national transport strategy has been released by the DfT, with what it describes as “40 fully funded commitments” to make everyday journeys simpler, easier to pay for and more reliable “from door to door”. The Better Connected strategy, published on 2 April, announces a new... continue
The Government is urging local authorities in England to join the National Parking Platform (NPP), a ‘one-stop-shop’ service that enables drivers to use an app of their choice when paying for parking. The DfT will publish statutory guidance advising councils to adopt the NPP. Details... continue
Local authorities are to be sent Government guidance advising them how to make streets safer for women and girls. Active Travel England (ATE) said guidance will be published alongside training sessions in the spring. Looking at active travel through the lens of gender can help create safer and more... continue
Recommendations awaited from a Department for Transport commissioned independent expert review of its appraisal methods could mean new priorities emerge for transport investment. The review, now understood to be being finalised, is described as being a comprehensive look at modernising how... continue
Passengers and drivers should be able to travel seamlessly... continue
RIS 3 will include four new-look National Programmes, described as “a new way of delivering defined outputs” and running alongside existing Designated Funds, which cover some of the same themes, such as safety and the environment. However, the new strategy appears to ignore advice from... continue
The UK’s aviation sector must address “key challenges” if it... continue
Flight tests of electric aircraft have started in the UK for the first time, carrying Royal Mail parcels to remote Scottish communities. Loganair and BETA Technologies are working with Royal Mail to demonstrate the all-electric cargo flights. The first of a series of demonstration flights... continue
The Department for Transport’s new integrated transport strategy envisages contactless tap-and-go travel becoming the norm across buses, trains, and trams in cities and towns across England.... continue
The DfT has accepted the recommendations of the Office of Road and Rail (ORR) for rail enforcement to be overhauled and made fairer for customers. In its response, the DfT said: “We acknowledge that the current fares and ticketing system is overly complex, with numerous ticket types, rules... continue
The government has narrowed its new towns shortlist to seven confirmed locations aiming to deliver up to 200,000 new homes, on which consultation will now take place. A year-long review by the New Towns Taskforce, initially proposed 12 sites. Those selected are at Leeds, Manchester, Enfield,... continue
The challenges faced by graduates trying to find work was discussed at this year’s Chartered Institution of Highways and Transport (CIHT) conference. The struggles graduates experienced in getting a job were at odds with complaints in the sector about a wider skills... continue
Nick Joyce is the new interim Chief Executive of National Highways, replacing Nick Harris who stepped down after five years in the role. Joyce has extensive experience in... continue
Arup’s Krissel Alcaraz is returning to Australia after six years as Associate Transport Planner at the company’s Dublin office. She previously spent three years as Principal Transport... continue
Tricia Allen has left the civil service after 17 years in a range of roles at the DfT, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. Allen said on LinkedIn she was joining “the... continue
Professor Pryce Evans has been elected as the next Junior Vice President of the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE). ... continue
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