Transport and Logistics Network
A number of roads were left blocked by falling trees across Greater Manchester this morning with virtually all Metrolink lines suspended earlier amid strong winds brought by Storm Lilian.
The storm is sweeping over the UK this morning, bringing windy a…
Britain’s motorways[1] are wonderful, except for the cars, caravans, lorries, grim service stations, high petrol prices and contraflows.While we are wont to wax logistical about US Interstates, Aussie freeways and German autobahnen, few of us love…
The 39th edition of the Hiswa te Water boat show takes place August 28 – September 1, with an impressive lineup of electric boat and motor exhibitors. Below is thePlugboats guide to some of the e-boat highlights you can expect to find.
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Police have issued a warning after 18 drivers were caught taking photographs and videos of a lorry crash in Haverhill[1].
Officers were called at 5.25am yesterday to reports a lorry had gone straight over a roundabout on the A1307.
The driver of the lo…
PC Wayne Sturman, of the force’s Commercial Vehicle Unit, said drivers caught would be fined £200 and issued six penalty points.”It was incredibly disappointing to see so many people flouting the law in front of our eyes by taking photos or videos of t…
The spokesperson said the force’s “thoughts go out” to the man’s family.”We will ensure they are supported by a specially-trained officer.”The road is expected to be shut for some time,” they added. Motorists have been urged to avoid the area.Witnesses…
There are severe delays on the M5 this afternoon (Friday, August 23) as the weekend getaway begins. According to National Highways, there is an hour delay heading northbound between Tiverton and Taunton with five miles of tailbacks.The bank holiday tra…
The worst motorway roadwork delays for almost a decade are set to cause travel misery for millions[1] of drivers making their bank holiday getaways.Motorway roadworks across England are at their most disruptive for nine years[2], according to offi…
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailThe last bank holiday weekend until Christmas is seeing wide-ranging travel chaos disruption. Many tra…
More than 20 million car journeys are set to take place this weekend in what could be the busiest August bank holiday in a decade.It will be an equally busy weekend for scammers. Holiday scams are usually associated with overseas trips[1], but peo…
Summary
Harbour Air aims for the 1st fully electric commercial flight by 2026 with engines manufactured by magniX.
The fleet includes a DHC-3 de Havilland Turbine Otter, Twin Otter & Beaver, among others.
A study suggests increasing battery lifespan …
NASA and magniX have selected the old four-engine De Havilland DHC-7 turboprop as a test aircraft that will be equipped with electric motors.
Air Tindi, from Canada, will supply the aircraft that will be converted by partially replacing the turboprop e…
The logistics sector is undergoing significant changes, driven by technological advancements that streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs.
Innovations in this field are not just reshaping how goods are transported but also how logis…
| Freight Logistics | GB Railfreight adds new electric shunters as part of decarbonisation drive
09:00 Fri 23rd Aug 2024 | Posted By UKHAULIER
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has acquired four new electr…