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.
Air traffic control failure disrupts journeys for hundreds of thousands of passengers
A glitch with air traffic control service, NATS’, flight processing system on Tuesday 8 September led to airlines having to cancel thousands of flights both to and from the UK.
Gatwick becomes the first UK airport with robot valets for passengers
Gatwick Airport have begun their rollout of robotic car parking, encouraging passengers to entrust their vehicles with some of the most advanced tech in the country.
£1 billion investment in battery-electric trains to transform British railways
The government has announced that passengers across the North of the UK will benefit from faster and more reliable journeys following a £1 billion investment towards battery-electric trains.
CILT(UK) welcomes Fliss O’Hara and Lee White to its Board
CILT(UK) is pleased to welcome Fliss O’Hara FCILT and Lee White FCILT to its Board, following their election to the roles.
CILT(UK) celebrate 30 years of the Logistics Research Network Conference
CILT(UK) were proud to hold the 30th Annual Logistics Research Network Conference, from Wednesday 2 to Friday 4 September, hosted this year by Liverpool John Moores University.
UK food supply chains need protecting according to new report
A recent report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed that the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) needs to collaborate more closely with households, communities and industry to ensure the UK’s food supply chain can handle increasingly likely disruptions such as extreme weather, cyber-attacks and disease outbreaks.
UKTram provides recommendations to help deliver mass transit schemes across the country
UKTram, the recognised trade body for the light rail sector, has submitted its response to the Mass Transit Taskforce’s call for evidence outlining recommendations to help the UK deliver more efficient and sustainable mass transit schemes.
HGV drivers could be blocked from travelling to Ireland due to new passport rule
From Monday 28 September, HGV drivers travelling between Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland will need to carry a valid passport - even if they are British or Irish citizens.
