The great modal shift: how to persuade passengers to move from plane to train
This year – or 3 July 2023 to be precise – the average global air temperature reached a sweltering 17.01°C,…
01 Aug 2023
Cybersecurity: how to secure complex rail networks from digital threats
Like any organisation, railways look to reduce costs, increase efficiencies, streamline operations, and improve the customer experience. Digitalisation has proven to be one of the most effective ways to achieve…
10 Jul 2023
Why the London Underground should switch to LED lighting
Committing to making London net-zero by 2030 was an enormous pledge by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, one which no doubt contributed to his re-election. The urgency has not subsided, with…
03 Jul 2023
Generative AI – beyond the hype
2023 started with a buzz around ChatGPT, and more generally around the immense potential that generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) holds. The initial buzz has now reached a feverish pitch with…
16 May 2023
Extreme weather: learning lessons from a heatwave
In Europe last summer, we experienced an extreme heatwave with temperatures in the UK hitting over 41 degrees Celsius, and subsequent droughts showed the real and very dangerous trajectory we…
02 May 2023
Rail safety: on track for approval
The safety level of rail transport is relatively high compared to other types of transport, thanks to numerous safety precautions and system-related safety mechanisms. To maintain this level of safety,…
17 Apr 2023
Transport poverty could worsen the north-south divide
Transport poverty affects millions of people across the UK, contributing to the UK’s north-south divide. Audrey Denis, strategy manager at Cubic Transportation Systems, explores how the UK’s transportation plans will affect…