Croydon crash tram was going 43.5mph in an area with a 12.5mph speed limit November 16, 2016 An initial investigation into the Croydon tram crash on 9 November has revealed the tram was being driven over three times the permitted speed when it crashed. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch's (RAIB) initial report has confirmed initial indications that "the tram was travelling at significantly higher speed than is permitted". On the section involved, [...]
Midlands Engine shifts up a gear as Highways England announces progress on major regional schemes November 16, 2016 Don't get too excited, but it looks like it could just be full steam ahead for the Midlands Engine after Highways England announced major progress on multi-million pound projects. The plan to invest in the region's infrastructure and businesses has been boosted by Highways England chief executive Jim O'Sullivan announcing significant developments on a number of projects. He also [...]
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan backs legal action against Heathrow expansion November 16, 2016 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has stuck by his pledge to stand against Heathrow expansion, saying he will support a legal challenge to the government's decision. He has directed Transport for London (TfL) to provide advice and assistance to affected borough councils, including Hillingdon, Richmond, Wandsworth and Windsor and Maidenhead as they prepare for a joint [...]
From the Aston Martin Vanquish S to the Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet: The five coolest supercars at the LA motor show so far November 16, 2016 Any petrolhead worth their salt is keeping a close on eye on the LA Motor Show. Kicking off on 14 November and running until 27 November, it's a bumper motoring occasion for the calendar with a load of exciting model debuts unveiled. It may be only a few days in but we've already had a [...]
Here’s what Richard Branson’s new supersonic passenger aircraft will look like November 16, 2016 Sir Richard Branson has unveiled the prototype of his supersonic passenger aircraft, and it's pretty snazzy. The Virgin Group founder has teamed up with US startup Boom to build a new generation of supersonic jets which will deliver 3.5 hour flights from London to New York for an "affordable" $5,000 return. It will bring in [...]
Transport for London offers to pay for the funerals of Croydon tram crash victims November 16, 2016 Transport for London (TfL) has offered to pay for the funerals of the seven victims of the Croydon tram crash on 9 November. Six men and one woman died, while 51 others were injured, after a tram derailed. TfL pledged to do "everything we can to support the families and all those affected". Read more: Watch: [...]
Pressure mounts on mayor Sadiq Khan to step in over London Underground strike action November 15, 2016 London mayor Sadiq Khan is facing calls to step in over prospective strike action on the London Underground. The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union announced earlier today that thousands of its members had voted in favour of industrial action. The RMT said that balloting on two disputes had resulted in workers supporting strike action. [...]
Businesses divided over the announced HS2 route north of Birmingham November 15, 2016 The government's announcement of the planned route for Phase Two of HS2 has had a mixed response from businesses. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) welcomed the economic boost it said the news brought. "For many business communities, especially in the cities of the Midlands and the North, the confirmation of HS2's route north of [...]
Sadiq Khan ditches initial Westway cycle superhighway plans November 15, 2016 Plans to create a cycle superhighway by removing a lane from the A40 Westway flyover have been ditched. Sadiq Khan axed the idea and is recommending changes to the scheme. More details will be announced in the coming weeks. While the idea of removing one of three lanes drew 71 per cent support from a Transport for [...]
Thousands of London Underground staff vote to go on strike, says RMT November 15, 2016 The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has announced that workers on the London Underground have voted to go on strike in two separate disputes. The RMT carried out two separate ballots: one of 400 Piccadilly Line drivers and the other of over 3,000 station workers. The union said the former was over a "wholesale breakdown" [...]