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Air-One drone and flying taxi airport opens [subscription]
The world’s first drone and flying taxi airport opened in a Coventry car park yesterday.
Government and railway industry to be more ‘radical’ in R&D
The railway sector and the UK Government need to be more “radical” when it comes to research and development (R&D) according to a paper published today. Through its Railway Innovation Strategy, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) has called on the government to roll out more investment in rail innovation and provide funding, while asking the industry to adopt a long-term view to enable it.
Infrastructure investment can be a solution to the climate emergency
The infrastructure sector is in an unenviable position. On one hand, the ingenuity of our sector provides many of the answers to achieving net zero targets, boosting the UK’s energy resilience, improving the sustainability and quality of millions of journeys, and levelling up towns across the UK.
Tuesday, 26 April 2022
Birmingham Post
- HGV drivers set to get better showers and rest stops in £20million funding pledgeHGV drivers are set to benefit from £20 million of funding for better roadside facilities in a bid to tackle the UK driver shortage.
Bristol Live
- Major changes planned to north Bristol transport corridorMajor changes have been unveiled to the road network along the north Bristol transport corridor. South Gloucestershire and Bristol City Council are consulting on plans to improve walking and cycling routes in Filton and Brentry as well as proposals for relocating two existing bus stops on the A38 in a bid to improve traffic flow in the area.
Other Regional Press
- Council 'bans' roadworks in busy street to curb further disruptionWorks restriction areas will also be put in place close to Commonwealth Games venues this summer
News from Europe
- 77% of inland freight transported by road in 2020 In 2020, road transport accounted for more than three-quarters (77%) of the EU’s inland freight transport, the highest figure recorded in the past decade. Rail and inland waterways transport accounted for 17% and 6% of inland freight transport respectively (based on tonne-kilometres performed).
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