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Ahead of the King’s Speech, Urban #Transport Group urged government to unlock transport’s potential for growth. It called for stronger roles for Mayoral Strategic Authorities in rail reform so they become central partners with Great British Railways, not just consultees, and for improved local transport foundations including taxi and private hire reform, simpler zebra crossings and greater devolved #infrastructure powers.

The group welcomed reforms since 2024, including bus and rail changes, Great #British #Railways plans, devolution and an integrated transport strategy, but said barriers remain in street design, road safety, pavement parking and delivery processes such as Transport and Works Act Orders.

It also said transport should be central to fiscal devolution, with greater control of funding tools, business rates and land value capture, alongside investment in schemes such as Northern Powerhouse Rail. further reform would improve connectivity and growth.
https://www.urbantransportgroup.org/resources/types/press-release/kings-speech-2026

King’s Speech: government can ‘unlock potential’ of transport | Urban Transport Group

Find out why strengthening the Railways Bill, reforming taxi and private hire vehicle legislation, and expanding fiscal devolution for local areas are priorities for the next parliamentary session.

CLondoner92 (New Account)4h ago

🇸🇪🚆🦌 #Alstom and #Swedish start-up Flox Intelligence have begun large-scale trials of an #AI system designed to reduce wildlife collisions on railways and improve passenger safety in Sweden. The #technology uses AI-powered cameras to detect animals near tracks in real time and trigger tailored sound deterrents to keep them away. Early tests identified species including moose, roe deer, foxes and wild boar, while also providing new data on wildlife movement around railways. The trials are being carried out with Tåg i Bergslagen and operator VR across several Swedish rail lines. Around 5,000 animal collisions are reported on Swedish #railways each year, causing delays, repair costs and risks to drivers and passengers. The project is supported by Sweden’s innovation agency Vinnova and aims to improve punctuality, safety and environmental protection.
https://www.alstom.com/press-releases-news/2026/5/alstom-and-flox-intelligence-revolutionise-rail-safety-launch-ground-breaking-trials-ai-system-protect-wildlife-railways-and-enhance-passenger-safety

Alstom and Flox Intelligence revolutionise rail safety: launch of ground-breaking trials of an AI system to protect wildlife on railways and enhance passenger safety

Successful trials of AI-based technology from Alstom and Swedish start-up Flox Intelligence demonstrate a strong potential to significantly reduce collisions with wildlife, contributing to safer and more reliable rail networks

Alstom

ÉricMSM🇧🇪🥾🚆🚊🌼🐑🐞📷6h ago

#PhotoMai2026 / PhotoMay2026

Jour 11 / Day 11

Porte / Door

🇫🇷 A l’étage supérieur d’une voiture M7 de la SNCB/NMBS dans sa version voiture-pilote multifonctions.

🇬🇧 At the upper level of a bi-level SNCB/NMBS M7 carriage in the multifunctional driving van trailer version.

#railways #trains #Spoorwegen #CheminsDeFer #Eisenbahn #RailwayPhotography

CLondoner92 (New Account)10h ago

🚆 The Department for #Transport and Innovate #UK have launched the ninth round of the First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) rail competition, offering £4.8 million in funding for projects aimed at improving safety, reliability and passenger experience across Britain’s #railways. The scheme supports new technologies that could help tackle delays, anti-social behaviour and environmental impacts, while helping major rail projects stay on time and within budget. Since 2017, FOAK has received £62.5 million in government backing. Previous winners include systems using AI to detect bridge strikes and monitor deliveries at HS2 sites, helping reduce disruption and improve efficiency. Rail Minister Lord Peter Hendy said innovation would play a key role in modernising Britain’s railways under Great #British Railways. Applications close on 24 June 2026, with projects due to begin in September.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/multimillion-pound-competition-drives-cutting-edge-innovation-in-rail-industry

Multimillion-pound competition drives cutting-edge innovation in rail industry

Modernising track and train will help improve the passenger experience, while supporting jobs, growth and homes in Britain.

GOV.UK

CLondoner92 (New Account)10h ago

🆕🚉 #Cambridge South station will open to passengers on 28 June 2026, with an official ceremony taking place the following day. Backed by £250 million in #government funding, the new station will provide direct access to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Europe’s largest #medical #research site, which attracts around 40,000 visitors a day.

The station is expected to serve 1.8 million passengers a year and will offer up to nine trains an hour into Cambridge, alongside direct services to #London, #Birmingham and Stansted #Airport, with links to international rail services via St Pancras.

Cambridge South will also become the first station branded under Great British #Railways as rail reforms continue. Ministers said the project would improve access to jobs, housing and research opportunities while supporting #economic growth across the region.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/next-stop-cambridge-south-new-stations-opening-date-revealed

World news | The Guardian 14h ago

Delayed Great British Railways' first station to open at Cambridge South in June

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/11/delayed-cambridge-south-station-open-june-great-british-railways

#Transport #Infrastructure #Railways

Delayed Great British Railways’ first station to open at Cambridge South in June

Station will be first to be given full GBR branding and will directly link city’s Biomedical Campus to London, Brighton and Stansted airport

The Guardian

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Strypey 21h ago

@light
> You mean this place?

That's the one. Thanks for the link to the article on the Greater Auckland site, which linked to this fantastic proposal for a rapid passenger rail service between Tamaki Makaurau, Waikato and Tauranga;

https://www.greaterauckland.org.nz/2017/08/17/introducing-regional-rapid-rail/

In these days of oil wars and spiking fossil fuel prices, this proposal from 2017 looks even more prescient than it did at the time.

#PassengerRail #FastTrains #GoldenTriangle #PublicTransport #railways #trains

@chris

Introducing Regional Rapid Rail - Greater Auckland

Greater Auckland is proud to present our proposal for Regional Rapid Rail – an Upper North Island Passenger Network. This post gives you a brief summary of our staged proposal to introduce higher speed inter-city rail to the Upper North … Continued

Greater Auckland