Transport committee calls out government for failing to close ‘enforcement gap’ on accessibility

The transport committee has called on the government to close what it perceives as an “enforcement gap”for ensuring that there are accessibility options available for people using public transport. The post Transport committee calls out government for failing to close ‘enforcement gap’ on accessibility appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Millions shut out of travel as inaccessible stations undermine UK transport, engineers warn

Millions of people are effectively barred from using Britain’s public transport because of outdated stations and poor accessibility, a new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) argues, warning that "shiny new trains" alone will not fix a fractured system. The post Millions shut out of travel as inaccessible stations undermine UK transport, engineers warn appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

£16M contract to upgrade Newcastle Airport route of Tyne and Wear Metro tendered

Tyne and Wear’s public transport operator Nexus has launched a tender to replace the permanent way and overhead lines on the Metro rail link serving Newcastle Airport. The post £16M contract to upgrade Newcastle Airport route of Tyne and Wear Metro tendered appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

London Nightlife Taskforce outlines steps to revive capital’s nightlife

Sadiq Khan has been urged to revamp licensing, protect venues from noise complaints, provide more late-night public transport and consider business rates relief for the sector. The post London Nightlife Taskforce outlines steps to revive capital’s nightlife appeared first on Property Week.

£500M Derby tram scheme with 4 lines proposed

A campaign group has proposed a four-line tram network for Derby, saying it could shift tens of thousands of car journeys to public transport, easing congestion and supporting city-centre regeneration. The post £500M Derby tram scheme with 4 lines proposed appeared first on New Civil Engineer.