Train operator renationalised after 30 years
Chiltern Railways has been brought into public ownership after 30 years as a private company, making it the 10th rail company now under the Great British Railways (GBR).
Senior Traffic Commissioner launches consultation on bus service performance
On Thursday 17 September, the Senior Traffic Commissioner for Great Britain launched a consultation to review how traffic commissioners assess the performance of local bus services.
Highest ever diesel prices to affect the UK’s supply chain and economy
Diesel prices are likely to hit all-time high next week, according to the RAC, as businesses warn of a knock-on effect on prices due to higher costs for the movement of goods.
Passenger numbers fall during peak season at Heathrow
Heathrow airport has seen a fall in passengers during the peak summer holiday months - flagging challenges across the aviation sector.
The government announces new scheme to help rail passengers following train cancellations
The government has announced that passengers whose train journeys are cancelled are now able to use other services to complete their journey free of charge.
Skechers and KNAPP advance European logistics with new distribution centre
Global lifestyle and performance brand Skechers has selected KNAPP as technology partner for one of Europe’s largest fashion and footwear automated logistics projects, with a footprint of around 230,000 m² (2,475,699 sq ft) and a planned capacity of more than 3.3 million storage locations.
CILT(UK) appoints two new Vice-Presidents
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) (UK) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Bishop FCILT and Stephen Fidler OBE FCILT as Vice-Presidents, bringing extensive public and private sector experience to the Institute.
The UK government is aiming to increase rail freight by 40% by 2040
Great British Railways (GBR) have received a target from the government to increase rail freight by at least 40% by 2040.
Are busways the future of public transport?
After more than a decade of uncertainty, permission has now been given to build a new busway between Cambourne and Cambridge – known locally as the C2C.
