Following their victory at the 2024 General Election, the Labour Party have said they are committed to changes in both devolution of power and infrastructure, with significant implications for the North East region. Labour’s manifesto […]
Mental Health: How the UK Rail Industry can raise awareness and access to help
Words by Sophie Stanton. October 10th celebrated World Mental Health Day which aims to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health. This day provides […]
A Transport Rising Star!
Passenger Transport has recently teamed up with Tracisis Transport Consultancy to compile a selection of ‘Rising Stars’ within transport. We are proud that our own Peter Gillan MRTPI has been selected as a star within […]
Could New Transport Networks Help Recovery Post COVID-19?
New proposals suggest that the funding of major connectivity and transport networks across the North of England could help the region – and the rest of the UK – to recover from coronavirus (COVID-19) moving […]
Coronavirus Outbreak Causes Major Planning Response
Following disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), there has been a major push for local authorities to ensure that planning controls are not a barrier to food deliveries, distributors and the freight industry. This […]
North East to receive £500m of Railway Funding
Chris Heaton-Harris, Rail Minister, has announced that the government will invest £500 million into railway funding for improvements to rail services in the North East. This will include £337 million to bring new trains to […]
Private Car Journeys to be Banned from York City Centre
York has announced plans to ban private car journeys from the city centre in an effort to cut carbon emissions within the next three years. Following the lead of Bristol – due to become the […]
Planning for the Future with the New Environment Bill
As we face the decline of our natural environment, data shows that tackling climate change, air quality, biodiversity loss and plastic pollution needs to be a priority. As public concern for the environment and climate […]
Hampshire Rail Line is World’s First to be Solar Farm Powered
The world’s first solar farm to directly power a rail line is set be be introduced into the track near Aldershot, paving the way for future solar-powered trains. Around 100 solar panels at the trackside […]
The Importance of Planning Cycle Lanes
Cycle lanes have been in the news recently as many opponents to the idea have been using misguided arguments against them. For all the (slight) progress in some UK cities over mass cycling, we are […]