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04 Oct 2023
Article

Onshore Power Supply: Time for action

Alberto Preti
Alberto Preti
Associate Director

Shifting from traditionally fuelled engines to electricity provision at berths can benefit ports and the neighbouring urban areas.

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29 Sep 2023
Article

Expecting the unexpected: why scenario planning is a key part of any LTP

By Steer

The pending local transport plan (LTP) guidance from central government is sure to highlight the value of vision-led, evidence-based plans.

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27 Sep 2023
Article

Putting the ‘local’ back in Local Transport Plan

Simon Statham
Director

It may seem an obvious point, but a Local Transport Plan needs to be tailored to local needs.

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22 Sep 2023
Article

Vision-led planning: Reimagining the next generation of Local Transport Plans

Nicola Kane
Director

In recent times many local authorities have let their plans lapse as government reduced its emphasis on the importance of LTPs.

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21 Sep 2023
Article

Rail freight: a decarbonisation solution?

Hannah Thomas
Associate Director & Head of Movement, Places and Projects
Adam Parkinson
Principal Consultant

Rail’s role in freight fits neatly alongside issues of increasing consumer logistics, decreasing passenger numbers and net zero goals.

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19 Sep 2023
Article

Can we afford our railway and what are our options?

By Steer

The financial challenges of the rail industry since the COVID-19 pandemic have been well-documented.

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18 Sep 2023
Article

Is the railway relevant to Britain anymore?

Neil Chadwick
Director

Sometime in 2024 we’ll have a General Election. Should the current Government be returned to power, it will look to reset its policy agenda.

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14 Sep 2023
Article

Taking stock – the crisis and imperative for change in Britain's railways

Richard Harper
Director

UK rail is struggling across a number of fronts. Passenger numbers and revenues have not recovered post-Covid.

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