Climate finance is a white-hot topic right now. The COP2 delegates failed to agree on a generous enough deal for the transition in developing countries; in the U.S., project Veritas revealed that the EPA was funneling billions into climate activist organizations ahead of Trump’s presidency to ensure continued pressure on the government; and in the EU, a think tank put a price tag on the transition. The EU cannot afford it. Bruegel, the Brussels-based energy outlet, published a policy brief this week... Читать дальше...
01. A Special Design Brief
X Museum was founded by two young collectors born in the 1990s, focusing specifically on new generation of artists and multiculturalism from a young perspective. The site for its new museum is an old warehouse located in Langyuan Station, an "Internet celebrity campus" filled with creative professionals, boutique stores and trendy restaurants. The design brief requires the new museum space should not only fulfill art exhibition needs, but also have the flexibility... Читать дальше...
News from Europe - Eurostar, which links France, Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands, charges prices that are twice the European average, yet fails to deliver better services.
Other News Sources - Italian operator Trenitalia, Swiss operator SBB and Czech company RegioJet come out on top of a new first-of-its-kind ranking of rail operators, while Eurostar ranks last. The findings highlight that overall, rail services in Europe fall short of expectations and that expensive ticket prices don?t necessarily translate to higher quality of services. Operators, Member States and the European Commission must improve reliability, affordability and booking experience, green group Tmp;E says.
Other News Sources - Hitachi Rail has entered into a contract with FirstGroup plc and Angel Trains Limited to lease 14 new, UK manufactured, five-car Hitachi electric or bi-mode trains.
Other News Sources - Both Chippenham and Westbury railway stations will remain closed tomorrow (9 December) following damage.
Other News Sources - Warwick students will soon benefit from a major mp;pound;140 million project modernising Coventrymp;#39;s bus fleet.
Other News Sources - The most and least used train stations in Pembrokeshire have been revealed through new data.
Other News Sources - The leader of East Riding Council has quizzed the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves on ?300m of funding that was ?promised? to Hull and East Yorkshire.
Other News Sources - The Lower Thames Crossing ? the UK project to build a new tunnel under the river Thames ? has unveiled the five designs that have been shortlisted for its low-carbon footbridge contest.
Aviation Industry - Further updates in the new year on the planned reopening of Doncaster Sheffield airport can be expected in early 2025.
Trafnidiaeth Cymru [Transport for Wales] - A consultation opens today on a shortlist of options for a replacement of the A494 River Dee Bridge in Flintshire.
Route One (Bus and Coach) - A fleet of 62 Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliner battery-electric buses with First Solent have covered over 1.3 million miles and carried almost four million passengers since launch in April, the operator has revealed.
Route One (Bus and Coach) - Jersey operator LibertyBus is trialling an Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV demonstrator to evaluate the suitability of battery-electric vehicles on route 15 between the island?s airport and St Helier.
Railway. Supply - Swiss train manufacturer Stadler announced that Stadler US will become an independent division. This strategic move emphasizes its rapid growth and strengthens its position in the market. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Rail Magazine - As well as some great achievements, Lord (John) Prescott will be remembered by the transport industry for making profound multi-billion-pound investment promises that were well-intentioned but amounted to very little.
New Civil Engineer - Engineers on the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) are expecting to get notice to proceed construction, which will include using with largest diameter tunnel boring machine (TBM) in Europe, in August 2026, according to the project director.
Construction Index - Bridge designers were invited back in July to produce innovative, sustainable designs for a crossing over the A127, close to the northern end of the Lower Thames Crossing route in Essex.
Other Regional Press - Amp;P FALMOUTH, part of the APCL Group, has entered into a new five-year framework agreement to provide annual ship repair services to Red Funnel, the ferry company which operates services between Southampton and the Isle of Wight.
Other Regional Press - A FERRY operator providing a lifeline service in Wester Ross has published its summer 2025 timetables.
Plymouth Herald - The service will be available during the evening and late nights in December
i News - The project backed by northern mayors will have to wait until after HS2 is completed
Daily Express - The project will also enhance the local railway network, including installing two track loops to accommodate the four-platform station
Daily Express - A railway station in one of the UKmp;#39;s most famous cities is undergoing a huge mp;pound;161million upgrade as it cannot cope with any more passengers.
