The latest hybrid London Black Cabs have been fitted with bigger traction batteries to increase range and lower emissions. EV range is up to 78 miles from 64 miles and total range rises from 318 miles to 333 miles. A super-car dealer living in Wales has appeared in a Yorkshire court accused of more than a £1M of fraud by his classic Porsche business over three years. Andrew Mearns, 54, of … [Read more...]
South Wales Metro lines go live with warning
Trespassing on railway lines in South Wales is more dangerous now than ever, warned Transport for Wales and the British Transport Police. The risk death or serious injury for those who continue to trespass on the rail network has increased significantly with the introduction of ‘live’ Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) for the South Wales Metro carrying 25,000 volts – the equivalent of 100 times … [Read more...]
On-screen guide to Welsh stations
Augmented reality maps of six of Transport for Wales’ biggest stations have been created to help passengers feel more confident when using the rail network. It is hoped the AR maps can be used to assist passengers visiting a station for the first time or people with mobility issues. The interactive walk-through maps can be used to locate key areas in the stations including customer information … [Read more...]
North Wales stations on track for award
Four train stations in North Wales will battle it out for a place in the final to be crowned ‘The UK’s best loved station’ and winner of World Cup of Stations 2023, the competition hosted by the Rail Delivery Group in partnership with the Community Rail Network. The four stations in Wales that have been nominated are all managed by Transport for Wales are: North Llanrwst has been … [Read more...]
Welsh buses to get £46M aid but cuts possible
The Welsh Government will make £46m available from bus budgets to support local services for the whole financial year, including the strategic Traws Cymru services, Lee Waters MS, Deputy Minister for Climate Change told the Senedd. This is in addition to the £45m spending on concessionary fares for older people, reduced fares for young people and our other regular support for the bus industry, … [Read more...]
A55 improvements marked
The completion of the safety and improvement work on the Aber Tai’r Meibion section of the A55, which includes a new active travel route, has been officially marked by the Minister for North Wales Lesley Griffiths. The £30m scheme, which includes £20.7m EU funding, addresses the increased risk of flooding due to climate change and also improves safety on the section which was over 50 years old. … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: GWM Funky Cat 1st Edition
The UK’s electric car revolution is becoming a bloody affair. From initially resisting the new technology on cost grounds including writing off established investments in petrol and diesel engine technology and having to develop hybrid or pure electric powertrains, along with making tens of thousands of workers redundant, manufacturers have struggled to convince buyers into showrooms or on-line … [Read more...]
Changes to Wales and Borders train services
Rail passengers are being urged to plan ahead and check before they travel this Easter with some timetable amendments in place across the Wales and Borders network. Transport for Wales (TfW) will be carrying out infrastructure upgrades across the Core Valleys Lines network for the South Wales Metro, resulting in buses replacing rail services on some routes. Buses are replacing trains … [Read more...]
Government likely to miss its zero carbon goal
The Government threatens to miss its own zero carbon targets for transport, say car makers. It set out obejectives it wants to attain in a new consultation document last week but critics say it is late, lacks choice, does not address costs and is confusing for vehicle makers. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive said, “Automotive is on track to deliver zero emission motoring, so we welcome this … [Read more...]
Beware motorway closures before Easter getaway
Overnight motorway closures are planned across the UK from this weekend and threaten holiday plans of motorists, according to Select Car Leasing. The works on nearly all motorways are being carried out before the traditional Easter rush, but their night-time plans may hit families who like to travel when the roads are normally quieter but who will face unexpected detours. Graham … [Read more...]