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Electric vehicle batteries explored as backup power for disabled households
Motability Operations has been named as a delivery partner on Power Wheels, an Ofgem-funded innovation project examining how electric vehicle (EV) batteries could support disabled and medically dependent households during power outages.
Important message for hauliers with UK Visitor Visa
The UK is moving to a fully digital immigration system. Physical documents such as visitor‑visa vignette stickers are being replaced with eVisas. This strengthens security, reduces dependency on paper documents and enables carriers across all modes to complete automated checks against Home Office records, improving the travel experience.
Planning permission granted to ‘futureproof’ Liverpool Street Station
Network Rail has confirmed planning permission has been granted to “futureproof” Liverpool Street station following an application that was submitted last May to the Planning Committee of the City of London.
CILT(UK) launches Women in Supply Chain & Transport event
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT UK) is proud to announce its Women in Supply Chain & Transport event, taking place on Thursday 5 March at CEVA-EMG, East Midlands.
Free Bus Pass age rises to 67 in England from April
As Reported in the Mirror online, The Department for Transport has announced that from April, the qualifying age for free bus passes in England will increase from 66 to 67, aligning with changes to the State Pension age.
Train driver age to be lowered to 18 to tackle workforce shortage
The government has announced that it will be lowering the legal age to be a train driver from 20 to 18, initiating new opportunities for school leavers.
Accelerated tech adoption in logistics
In today’s evolving and dynamic logistics landscape, the question for businesses is no longer if they should adopt new technologies but rather how quickly and effectively they can implement the right technology solutions. We are witnessing an unprecedented acceleration in technology adoption across the sector, driven by changing customer expectations for speed, varied services and low costs, set against a challenging economic backdrop.
Railways Bill leaves 30% of passenger trains and freight in “limbo” – experts call for clear pledges
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK) (CILT(UK)) has welcomed the Government’s Railways Bill but warns that around 30% of Britain’s rail services – private sector passenger, devolved passenger and freight operations – risk being left without clear protections or long-term certainty unless the legislation is strengthened.
CILT(UK) publishes guide to help transport sector respond with care after tragedy
Traumatic incidents including fatal collisions, serious workplace accidents and suicides are at times an unfortunate reality across transport and logistics. The emotional impact often extends far beyond the initial event, affecting drivers, warehouse colleagues, managers, witnesses and families.
CILT(UK) joins historic celebration marking 200 years of the Menai Suspension Bridge
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT UK) was delighted to attend the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Menai Suspension Bridge that links mainland Wales with the Isle of Anglesey at an event lead by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
