A month after it took over rail operations the Welsh Government backed Transport for Wales admits a quarter of rolling stock is out of service. They admit 36 our of 127 trains are undergoing repairs leading to delays and cancellations on routes and now they have taken out newspaper ads to apologise. Alfa Romeo has partnered with Amazon to deliver test … [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...]
Newslines 16 November
Cardiff Council is expected to get tough on illegally parked or untaxed vehicles abandoned on the streets, and it could be removing 20 a week. It already has powers to clamp and remove illegally parked vehicles but does not always use them and the additional powers would see them taking over duties from the DVLA with abandoned cars early in 2019. Wales … [Read more...]
Europe leads autonomous driving mode
Europe is leading the world in self-driving innovation, a Brussels conference was told. Research and innovation in the field of automated driving was high on the agenda of the 2018 EUCAR Conference this week. A lively debate on the future of urban mobility, brought policy makers and authorities together with auto manufacturers, researchers and … [Read more...]
Infrastructure commissioners appointed for Wales
Economy and Transport Secretary Ken Skates has announced the members of the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales which met for the first time yesterday. Welsh Government established the NICW to support independent, better informed advice on a longer-term strategy for infrastructure investment, which enshrines the goals and principles of the … [Read more...]
Newslines 2 November
Welsh Government spent over £10,000 on journeys with cab firm Uber in the last 12 months, double the amount spent the previous year, despite the Welsh Labour Government’s criticism of the firm. In addition, nearly £2,500 was used to cover the cost of luxury travel and limousines, according to figures obtained by Welsh Conservatives. It was announced in … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 October
Abolition of the Severn Tolls in mid-December is expected to raise the number of vehicles using the two crossings by six million in four years. It will then approach 24M annually and put additional strain on roads west of Newport and the result of a public enquiry into a southern relief road around the city is shortly expected. London taxi firm Addison … [Read more...]
Newslines 15 October
The Wales and Borders rail service can be the best passenger rail service in the UK within the next 15 years. This is the message from First Minister, Carwyn Jones who will be on Pontypridd station today to mark the first full day of the new Wales and Borders rail services led by Transport for Wales with a £5 Billion budget to improve rolling stock, … [Read more...]
Snap – it’s time to swop !
A new generation of micro-cars with electric platforms but interchangeable bodies is being developed by Rinspeed of Switzerland. It is also working on a robotic station which joins and separates chassis and bodies while also charging them, to meet the demands of business and private customers. With the “Snap,” presented early this year at the CES in … [Read more...]
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