Farmer’s diagram, or F-N curve – Represent society’s degree of catastrophe aversion. Overview An F-N diagram, also called a Farmer diagram after the name of the first author to have used this representation, is a graphical representation of …
Continue readingCategory: Industry News
Short-turning strategy could alleviate bus bunching (JAmbientIntel)
Some stops on busy bus lines regularly suffer from bus bunching, which refers to a bus arriving with a little headway to its predecessor. This phenomenon increases scheduling difficulties and has a negative impact on …
Continue readingLithium mining cannot keep up with the pace of EV production (Bloomberg)
The electric car market is driving insatiable demand for lithium. But a supply crisis of the wonder metal could dent the world’s chances of meeting its climate goals. Elon Musk wants to mine it, China is …
Continue readingHAROLD, THOMoS, & PANTHER in Huddersfield (RailEngineer)
In 2019, a network of universities and industry partners concerned with railway research was formed. The UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) was built on three Centres of Excellence formed by a consortium of …
Continue readingSupertram upgrade part of fully integrated public transport network (MetroReport)
The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority has started work to establish a framework for the future management of the Supertram light rail network in Sheffield, which is due to be taken over by an arm’s …
Continue readingRegent unveils full-scale mockup of electric passenger ground effect ekranoplan (SmartCitiesDive)
With more than 500 orders to date, the company’s CEO said commercial service is expected to begin by mid-decade, starting in Hawaii. Regent unveiled a full-scale mockup of its Viceroy electric seaglider on Friday at …
Continue readingThe future of National Public Transport Access Nodes: NaPTAN Discovery Report 2022 (DfT)
A discovery project that investigates how NaPTAN data can be used to meet the current and future needs for public transport data. With the increasing need for accurate, accessible transport data, The National Public Transport …
Continue readingNetwork Rail to trial mid-week engineering work to avoid weekend disruption (RailAdvent)
Network Rail is to trial mid-week engineering work between Grantham and Doncaster later this month. Normally, Network Rail uses weekends and bank holidays to complete work as historically this is when people usually travel by rail less. However, since the pandemic, Network …
Continue readingDoes England need a national transport strategy? (InstCivilEng)
Today, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has launched a consultation to gather insight on whether England could benefit from having a national transport strategy and how such a strategy could be developed and implemented. …
Continue readingIndustrial logistics: Can London deliver? (NLA)
NLA’s latest report, ‘Industrial & Logistics: Can London Deliver?’, provides an in-depth look at London’s vital Industrial & Logistics sector, featuring exclusive viewpoints from key organisations in the industry – including the Greater London Authority, …
Continue readingThe filthy truth about subway air (Wired)
Levels of particulate matter in the world’s metro systems far exceed recommended limits—and the deeper you go, the worse it gets. THERE ARE PEOPLE in this world who, out of sheer curiosity, carry around scientific instruments …
Continue readingBritish rail infrastructure agency running out of money: leaked report (RailFreight)
A leaked report has said there is not enough money to do more than make do and mend for the next five years, and Britain will have to live with a rising tide of unplanned …
Continue readingHitachi Rail to conduct testing at Global Centre of Rail Excellence – GCRE (RailwayNews)
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) and Hitachi Rail have signed an agreement to test the latest rail technologies, including British-built trains, battery systems and digital solutions at the new site in Wales. The …
Continue readingTransitioning from train control hardware displays to electronic screens (MassTransit)
Train control systems interface to operators via a device which communicates signal aspects, speeds and provide various system information in texts and graphics. Different suppliers and systems use various names for such devices such as …
Continue readingTfL seeks feedback on future rail operating contracts (RailBusinessUK)
Transport for London is seeking industry feedback to inform its plans for the future procurement of operators for Docklands Light Railway, Elizabeth Line and London Overground services. TfL is seeking to understand the current supply …
Continue reading