Driverless pod technology planned for Shildon and Kampala
UK: UrbanMass has announced plans for a demonstration installation of its Floc concept for driverless electric pods which would use existing roads to collect passengers on-demand, and then ‘flock’ together as trains on dedicated elevated tracks.
UKTram consults on draft light rail strategy
UK: Light rail industry body UKTram is seeking comments on its draft Light Rail Strategy for the UK, which is due to be submitted to ministers and the Department for Transport later this year.
Blackpool Transport radios go digital
UK: TES Communication Solutions is to replace the analogue radio equipment on Blackpool Transport Services’ tram and bus fleets with a digital system.
Go-Ahead and Arup set out vision for sustainable transport hubs
UK: Ways to improve the integration of public transport with walking, cycling, micromobility and digital services to create an attractive alternative to car travel have been presented by train and bus operator Go-Ahead Group and engineering consultancy Arup.
Funding sought for West Midlands Metro expansion
UK: The West Midlands Combined Authority Board has approved bids for £2bn of government funding for investment in tram, rail, bus and cycling infrastructure over the next five years
London Underground’s Battersea Power Station extension opens
UK:·A 3·3 km two-station branch of London Underground’s Northern Line to serve the Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station redevelopment area opened on September 20.
Bespoke London Underground doors pass fire test
UK: Rhino Doors has successfully fire-tested bespoke self-closing doors designed for the cross passages of Transport for London’s Moorgate station. The doors are intended to provide passengers with reduced mobility with a place of refuge during emergencies, and feature panic bars and vision panels.
Tyne & Wear Metro train order increased
Transport for London joins project reference scheme
London Underground driverless train study seeks platform edge door alternatives
Hackney Central station expansion underway
Light rail safety strategy published
Training academy to support tram network expansion
English light rail networks get final tranche of Covid-19 funding
Wi-fi used to estimate station usage
Made-to-measure accommodation bogies for tram refurbishment
London Underground detrainment equipment contract awarded
Tyne & Wear Metro train interior design revealed
Football stadium graphics installed at London Underground stations
London Underground mobile coverage concession awarded