Hendy confirms Historic Rail Estate will move from National Highways to Great British Railways

A plan to transfer responsibility for the UK’s Historical Railways Estate (HRE) from National Highways and the Department for Transport (DfT) to Great British Railways (GBR) has won support in the House of Lords. The post Hendy confirms Historic Rail Estate will move from National Highways to Great British Railways appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

42% of track in ‘very poor’ condition: TfL urged to tackle ‘deteriorating’ Underground network

Transport for London (TfL) has responded to recommendations by The London Assembly outlining the need to address the UK capital’s deteriorating London Underground infrastructure. The recommendations were outlined in a letter last week – subject 'TfL capital renewals' –  from the London Assembly's Budget and… The post 42% of track in ‘very poor’ condition: TfL urged to tackle ‘deteriorating’ Underground network appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

West Sussex Council renews contract with WSP for highways, transport and planning services

West Sussex County Council has renewed its contract with engineering consultancy WSP to continue delivering highways, transport and planning services across the county. The post West Sussex Council renews contract with WSP for highways, transport and planning services appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

DfI releases long term vision for transport in east of Northern Ireland

Infrastructure minister for Northern Ireland Liz Kimmins has unveiled a long-term blueprint for transport in the east of Northern Ireland  as the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) published its Transport Strategy 2035 and opened consultation on the draft Eastern Transport Plan (ETP) 2035. The post DfI releases long term vision for transport in east of Northern Ireland appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Dubai Truck Ban Hours: What Delivery Businesses Need to Know

For any company that moves goods by heavy vehicle in Dubai, the clock matters as much as the route. A truck that reaches a restricted road at the wrong hour can stall a day of deliveries and expose the owner to a traffic violation. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) controls when and where trucks […] <p>The post Dubai Truck Ban Hours: What Delivery Businesses Need to Know first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

Full Documentary - Building a Gigantic Supertanker 07072023

This documentary looks at the construction of the largest Supertanker that will transport Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). Today, China has become an important member of the world's shipbuilding powerhouse, and more and more huge ships of 10,000 tons will be sailing from here to all over the world. The video shows how the

HS2 - on track to net zero webinar, 22032023

In partnership with Decarbonising Transport Week, this webinar explores: • The project and operation of HS2 – delivering zero carbon travel between London, Birmingham, Manchester, and the biggest cities in Scotland. • HS2’s modal shift impact – enabling more journeys to be made by electric powered trains and active forms of travel in place of fossil fuelled road vehicles and planes. • The prevalence of high-speed rail in Europe and how it has decarbonised the continent’s transport system.

Fully Charged Show - The World's FIRST Vertical Airport for Flying Cars! 07062022

If drones and eVTOL are to become an everyday part of our lives, they're going to need a lot of places to take off and land from. Luckily there are a few companies designing urban airports or 'vertiports' and thinking about how they should best fit into cities. One such company is Urban-Air Port Ltd who built a version in Coventry, UK. Unusually, they have opted to make these new bits of infrastructure temporary in order to see if eVTOL and drones could be used to support communities in need

Fully Charged Show - Is It Time to Give Up on Hydrogen?! 22112022

Hydrogen - the answer to our clean energy needs or a terrible idea?! This energy source is as divisive as it is energy dense. In theory clean to use and produce, in reality often embroiled in the fossil fuel industry. However, surely it must be good for something? Robert Llewellyn and Imogen Pierce (Bhogal) decided to put Hydrogen to the test to see how it stacks up for a whole host of uses from fuel cell vehicles to heating and steel making.

The B1M - Why China Needs This $67BN Railway,

The Thai government has big plans to become the logistic hub in Southeast Asia. It's building the Trans-ASEAN Line as a high speed rail network costing more than $67BN. This brand new high speed railway is set to transport people and goods more than six times faster than the current trains. It will also serve as a connection to China’s massive rail network with the promise of revolutionising trade and spurring growth across the continent.

Ship A1 Auto Transport

One of the leading logistics and shipping firms is Ship A1 Auto Transport, which offers a wide range of shipping options, first-rate services, and a team that is well-equipped.