The young engineer student of the year in Wales is Daniel Clarke, from Cardiff. The 17-year-old pupil of Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr, Cardiff beat over 500 sixth-form rivals from across Wales entered in the EESW competition in memory of Dr Tom Parry Jones, entrepreneur and inventor, and trustee for over 20 years. They had to work on a project and … [Read more...]
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Call for Assembly inquiry into Welsh rail services
South Wales Central AM Andrew RT Davies has called for an Assembly inquiry into the rail network in Wales. Constituents across the region have contacted Mr Davies to express their dismay at the situation, which has seen a significant number of journeys cancelled or replaced by buses. Commuters have been warned that the travel chaos is likely to … [Read more...]
Safety and service take back seats in new trend
New approaches to service and maintenance will be needed as personal contract hire increasingly makes an impact in corporate circles, says epyx. Tim Meadows, commercial director, said that typically 80% of cars on traditional corporate contract hire were leased with inclusive maintenance packages but that this fell to around 20% for PCH. He explained, … [Read more...]
Drivers in survey favour compulsory dash-cams
GoCompare Car Insurance says a quarter of UK drivers it polled would be happy to see dash cams in cars made compulsory. Dash cams – a small video camera attached to a car’s dashboard or windscreen, recording the road ahead - are now commonplace on UK roads. The footage they record can be used as evidence following an accident to help prove which … [Read more...]
Motor sport faces EU insurance fight
There are just days to go if you want to support a UK campaign to amend EU-proposed new motor-sport insurance legislation. The Motorsport Industry Association is concerned that the new legislation would endanger all forms of motorsport. It would make it compulsory for all drivers, including those competing in motorsport, to have unlimited third-party … [Read more...]
“Shambles” rail services in Wales, claim Tories
Welsh Conservatives have criticised the chaos on local rail services after Transport for Wales took over from Arriva Trains Wales last month. In response to South Wales Central AM Andrew RT Davies, Transport Minister Ken Skates, declined the opportunity to apologise and also refused to answer why additional trains promised back in July 2017 by the Welsh … [Read more...]
Low carbon & high mobility
The Welsh Automotive Forum in conjunction with Industry Wales and Welsh Government are organising a conference on Low Carbon Intelligent Mobility at the Vale Hotel, Miskin on 29 November. The event hosted by Quentin Willson will provide an overview of how electric vehicles, supporting policies along with manufacturing supply chain opportunities and how … [Read more...]
Warning over Severn Bridges closures
The Prince of Wales Bridge Second Severn Crossing will be closed westbound to remove toll booths at 8pm on friday 14 December and reopen on the following monday. The original Severn Bridge and M48 will be the only way across for soccer fans and Christmas shoppers over that weekend and the booths on this section will be removed with a closure from 17 - 19 … [Read more...]
Motorists’ mishaps costing them millions
Motorists' mishaps are costing them millions in fines, according to insurer Confused.com. Councils in Wales are raked in almost £6 million in fines on drivers for passing through a bus lane in just one year. New research reveals motorists in the region are left feeling confused by bus lane signage, and are making calls for them to be made clearer, as … [Read more...]
Bid to improve stations’ access
Transport Secretary Ken Skates has backed a bid to the UK Government’s Access for All programme to improve fifteen stations across Wales. AfA is a UK Government funded programme, used to create an obstacle free, accessible route from station entrance to platform. This generally includes providing lifts or ramps, along with associated works to improve … [Read more...]
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