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Electric cars more likely to hit pedestrians than petrol vehicles, study finds
Electric and hybrid vehicles are quieter than cars with combustion engines, making them harder to hear, especially in urban areas. Hybrid and electric cars are more likely to strike pedestrians than petrol or diesel vehicles, particularly in towns and cities, according to an analysis of British road traffic accidents. Data from 32bn miles of battery-powered car travel and 3tn miles of petrol and diesel car trips showed that mile-for-mile electric and hybrid cars were twice as likely to hit pedestrians than fossil fuel-powered cars, and three times more likely to do so in urban areas.
Give us our wings, Britains largest airport group tells next government
The next UK government must place aviation at the “heart of their economic plan” to jump-start British business and avoid undermining growth, the boss of the UKs largest airport conglomerate has said.
Wales calls for the UK Government to be more ambitious with rail reform
In his first appearance at the UK Parliament Transport Committee as Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport, Ken Skates set out his three asks of the UK Government as well as his ambition for a fully integrated, efficient system which meets the needs of Welsh passengers.
Wednesday, 22 May 2024
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- Glasgow Airport launches free parking for 'twilight' drop off servicePassengers at Glasgow Airport can now drop their luggage off the night before their flight at a discounted rate.
The Guardian
- Electric cars more likely to hit pedestrians than petrol vehicles, study findsElectric and hybrid vehicles are quieter than cars with combustion engines, making them harder to hear, especially in urban areas. Hybrid and electric cars are more likely to strike pedestrians than petrol or diesel vehicles, particularly in towns and cities, according to an analysis of British road traffic accidents. Data from 32bn miles of battery-powered car travel and 3tn miles of petrol and diesel car trips showed that mile-for-mile electric and hybrid cars were twice as likely to hit pedestrians than fossil fuel-powered cars, and three times more likely to do so in urban areas.
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- Warning over trains on new Levenmouth line in Fife after Scottish Borders opening fiascoScotRail has been warned it would be “unforgiveable” if trains on the new Levenmouth line in Fife are insufficient to cope with passenger demand following overcrowding when the Borders Railway re-opened in 2015.
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- Give us our wings, Britains largest airport group tells next governmentThe next UK government must place aviation at the “heart of their economic plan” to jump-start British business and avoid undermining growth, the boss of the UKs largest airport conglomerate has said.
- Grand Central: Bid for 550,000 more seats on routes between London Kings Cross and the NorthArriva Group has submitted an application to the rail regulator to significantly expand capacity for its services connecting London Kings Cross to the North.
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- Study shows people are 'twice as likely to be hit by electric or hybrid cars'Road traffic injuries are currently the leading cause of death among children and young people, according to a new study.
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- Turbulence is getting worse - here's the main reason whySevere turbulence struck a Singapore Airlines flight from London Heathrow earlier today, with one man killed and many others "launched into the ceiling".
Birmingham Post
- Key West Midlands commuter route to close for repairsViaduct over the Aston Expressway is being repaired meaning part of Cross City line will close next week
Bristol Live
- Bristol e-scooters' 'big issue' warning as 'idiots riding them' block pavementsIncreased patrols by Tier haven't stopped people experiencing blocked pavements and poor parking
The York Press
- Grand Central to run more journeys from York to LondonGrand Central has announced more train journeys from York to London as part of a northern expansion plan.
Wolverhampton Express and Star
- 'Virgin were brilliant!' – Rail passengers react to news that 'far better' train service could soon return to regionCommuters across the region have jumped for the joy at plans to bring back a well-liked train service to our railway stations.
Yorkshire Post
- Queensbury Tunnel: Future of one of the countrys longest disused railway tunnels remains in doubtBradford and Halifax are barely eight miles apart – but linking the city and town was far from routine.
Cambridge News
- Barely-used railway station to get £3million upgrade The leader of Fenland District Council said he hoped the improvements would encourage more people to use the railway station
Other Regional Press
- The number of bus services drops in Birmingham the West Midlands to all time low, new data showsThe Department for Transport data shows that the number of bus and coach services in the West Midlands has slumped to an all time low
- Oxfordshire buses hit record low as fewer vehicles on roadThere is a record low number of buses and coaches are using Oxfordshire roads.
- Public inquiry into HIF1 road scheme formally concludesThe public inquiry into a major infrastructure plan for Didcot has formally concluded with its future set to be decided on.
- Teesside Airport 'not for sale': Ben Houchen's response to interest in half-share ownershipThe Tees Valley Mayor said officials at the airport had assessed the proposal by a British investor
- Huddersfield taxis stopped by police for safety checks and staggering amount failTraffic operation in New Hey Road, Huddersfield, catches several drivers out
Rail Advent
- Virgin Trains Ticketing report calls for improvements in train ticket salesVirgin Trains Ticketing has issued a report calling on politicians to give passengers a better deal by reforming the retail side of rail travel.
Railway Technology
- TfL contracts Thales and Nokia for communications system renewalTransport for London (TfL) has contracted Thales and Nokia to renew its multi-services network (MSN) that supports the communications system on the London Underground.
Other News Sources
- Wales calls for the UK Government to be more ambitious with rail reformIn his first appearance at the UK Parliament Transport Committee as Cabinet Secretary for North Wales and Transport, Ken Skates set out his three asks of the UK Government as well as his ambition for a fully integrated, efficient system which meets the needs of Welsh passengers.
- BYD aims to replace Routemaster with 400-mile EV London busThe new BYD BD11 double-decker bus is tipped to replace London's Routemaster with a maximum range of more than 400 miles and high levels of passenger comfort.
- Legal challenge to Manston airport scheme deniedAn appeal against the dismissal of a bid to go to judicial review to challenge the decision approving the reopening and redevelopment of the Manston airport site has been rejected.
- Full list of London Underground stations to receive phone signal this summer Nearly 50 London underground stations are set to have phone signal by the end of the summer as part of ongoing plans to roll out 4G and 5G across the network.
- Test tube: The tube stations experimenting with AIWe dont yet know how AI is going to impact us but experiments in two suburban tube stations are revealing the potential, both good and bad, reports James OMalley. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
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