erry emissions in Europe’s port cities now rival those from millions of cars. That comes according to a new analysis by the UK office of Transport & Environment.
Category: Environment
Strong winds cause disruption between Preston and Manchester
Passengers travelling between Preston and Manchester have been urged to check their journeys before travelling after a fallen tree damaged overhead electrical lines on the railway. Strong winds brought several trees down overnight causing damage to lines in the Lostock area, which has disrupted passengers. Delays and cancellations are likely to last throughout the day […]
Improved Cutty Sark station reopens on Monday 23 March
Londoners and visitors will soon be able to enjoy quicker and easier journeys to and from Greenwich town centre following the completion of major escalator upgrade works at Cutty Sark station. Due to be delivered earlier than expected, the work means the station will reopen on Monday 23 March. This is well in advance of […]
Improved Cutty Sark station reopens on Monday 23 March
Londoners and visitors will soon be able to enjoy quicker and easier journeys to and from Greenwich town centre following the completion of major escalator upgrade works at Cutty Sark station. Due to be delivered earlier than expected, the work means the station will reopen on Monday 23 March. This is well in advance of […]
One million journeys expected on scenic railway in 150th year
Passengers are expected to make more than 1 million journeys along one of the most scenic railway lines in Europe this year. Northern recorded 995,000 passenger journeys on the line which links Leeds, Settle, and Carlisle in 2025 – the highest annual total since the Covid-19 pandemic. The most popular month for travel on the […]
Search is on for UK innovators to solve four key challenges
The rail industry is calling on the UK’s brightest minds to help shape the future of transport, inviting creators, problem-solvers and disruptors from every corner of the country to help improve sustainability, safety and accessibility across Britain’s rail network. Through Future Labs, the public ownership flagship innovation programme, Britain’s train operators are seeking pioneering solutions […]
Search is on for UK innovators to solve four key challenges
The rail industry is calling on the UK’s brightest minds to help shape the future of transport, inviting creators, problem-solvers and disruptors from every corner of the country to help improve sustainability, safety and accessibility across Britain’s rail network. Through Future Labs, the public ownership flagship innovation programme, Britain’s train operators are seeking pioneering solutions […]
TfL selects SSE Energy Solutions to deliver solar power directly to help run the Tube
The sun will soon be powering significant parts of London’s underground network after Transport for London (TfL) appointed SSE Energy Solutions as its delivery partner to build purpose-built solar installations to connect to the Tube network. The move, which followed a competitive procurement process, means that TfL will receive zero-carbon electricity straight from the solar […]