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We support Confederation of Passenger Transport's recent letter to the Transport Minister, asking for clarity on the future of bus priority measures. Read the letter here: https://lnkd.in/eDp_am34 Bus priority make bus travel more attractive (reduces journey times & improves reliability) and cuts emissions by encouraging more people out of cars. The Scottish Government committed £500m to #BusPriority 4.5 years ago – yet less than 6% of the funds have been spent to date. In the face of a climate emergency, how can Government prioritise £3bn of spending on A9 dualling over measures which will help a much larger % of the Scottish population? Read more about why sidelining bus priority is detrimental to climate 👇 https://lnkd.in/eigYai8J

Transport Canada, US DOT and DOE issue joint statement on action to reduce rail-sector emissions – Charged EVs The US and Canada have created a Rail Decarbonization Task Force to explore ways to reduce emissions from the rail sector. According to a joint statement from the US DOT and the Canadian Transport Ministry, “The decarbonization of the rail sector is a crucial component of our global efforts to reduce emissions and meet the https://lnkd.in/gsN9XtJ4

As a rail enthusiast and a sustainability advocate, I'm encouraged to see @Rail Industry Association (RIA) strategy for a "lower cost, higher-performing, net-zero railway." This forward-thinking plan lays out key recommendations for making rail transportation in Great Britain greener and more efficient. RIA's pragmatic approach to electrification and the use of Battery Electric Multiple Units (BEMUs) demonstrate how a track-and-train approach can reduce the need for full electrification, creating a major step towards sustainability and efficiency in our rail networks. This innovative strategy not only tackles the urgent challenge of decarbonisation but also highlights the role of collaboration and innovation in shaping the future of transportation. I'm excited to see the positive impact this initiative will have on our planet and our people and invite you all to have a look at the plan below. A lower cost, higher performing net zero railway RIA (riagb.org.uk) #sustainablerail #greentransport #RIA #decarbonization #netzero Noah Myers Benjamin Warren

The 2024 George Bradshaw Address last month was a reminder there is more which unites the railway than divides it.    At the event RIA Chief Executive Darren Caplan highlighted how the recently published RIA-commissioned research by consultancy Steer found that rail passenger numbers would increase between 37% and 97% by 2050, depending on the level of support given to the industry. In effect, this is a huge opportunity to expand rail travel, benefiting the UK’s economy and its connectivity, as well as bringing social and decarbonisation benefits.   Darren urged both Rail & HS2 Minister Huw Merriman MP and Shadow Rail Minister Stephen Morgan MP to push on with rail reform and in light of the decision to scrap HS2 Phase 2 emphasised the need for increased north-south capacity in the future.   #RailwayIndustryAssociation Rail Partners #GeorgeBradshawAddress #RailReform #rail #supplychain 

How is #galvanizedsteel keeping UK rail decarbonisation on track? Need to know more about #sustainablerail? We've got you covered. Learn more at: Link in bio

How is #galvanizedsteel keeping UK rail decarbonisation on track? Need to know more about #sustainablerail? We've got you covered. Learn more at:https://bit.ly/3Sj8cf8

A new report from High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) highlights the significant potential for high speed rail in the UK. City-to-city train travel is crucial for future economic growth and achieving net zero, but its success requires “long-term policies that will help to develop long-term investment”, says HSRG Chair, and former CEO of HS1, Dyan Perry (nee Crowther) in an interview with Times Radio. Longevity and reliability are central to HS1’s role as the UK’s first and only high-speed rail line. As we look to a future with more capacity and choice for passengers on the line, HS1 is in prime position to support the growing demand for high speed rail travel in the UK and to Europe, and to meet the challenges outlined in the report. The rail industry and the Government must work together to overcome the gaps in investment, skills and certainty highlighted by HSRG, whilst seizing the opportunities for connectivity, economic growth and decarbonisation. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dnvpV_kr

How is #galvanizedsteel keeping UK rail decarbonisation on track? Need to know more about #sustainablerail? We've got you covered. Learn more at:https://bit.ly/3Sj8cf8

Did you know that EU transport leaders are advocating for an ambitious high-speed rail master plan to connect all major cities and capitals by 2050? This initiative could give over 60% of EU citizens access to high-speed rail, generating an estimated €750 billion in societal value. The proposed network would require significant investment but promises substantial economic benefits, including job creation and a reduction of 5 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions. Learn more here: https://heyor.ca/uMOR1G #HighSpeedRail #RailInfrastructure #EuropeanRail #RailIndustry

🌍🚄 The 5 P's in Rail: Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance Richard Hill, Co-Chair of Network Rail Staff Green Network, discusses the importance of planning and sustainability in the rail industry, emphasizing the need for the railway sector to race towards net-zero emissions. Read more 👇: https://ow.ly/iZOo50Qk4jF #RailSustainability #NetZero #RailIndustry #SustainabilityPlanning