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CLondoner92 (New Account)

The National #Travel Survey (NTS) mid-year estimates for the year ending June 2024 show trends in travel behaviour in #England. People made an average of 922 trips, a 1% increase compared to 2023, though 3% lower than in 2019. Private transport, including car use, saw increases, while public #transport use was mixed, with bus travel outside #London rising due to a £2 fare cap. Active travel, such as walking, increased by 7% compared to pre-pandemic levels, while cycling remained stable.

The most common trip purposes were shopping, commuting, and "other" trips, such as walking. Business and personal trips saw notable increases, while commuting decreased by 5%. Despite overall increases, travel patterns remain below pre-pandemic levels, with personal travel not fully returning to pre-COVID trends.

Regionally, London had the highest use of active and public transport, while the East and West Midlands had the highest private transport use.
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The image comprises two sets of bar charts comparing the average number of car or van trips and miles travelled per person in England for the years 2019, year ending June 2023, 2023, and year ending June 2024. The first row of orange bar charts presents data for drivers: the left-hand chart shows the number of trips per person per year, while the right-hand chart displays the miles travelled per person per year. The second row of blue bar charts reflects data for passengers. Each chart features bars representing 2019, year ending June 2023, 2023, and year ending June 2024, with numerical values displayed above each bar. The overall trend indicates a decline in both trips and miles travelled over time for both drivers and passengers.
The image includes four bar charts comparing the average number of bus trips and miles travelled in London and areas outside London across the years 2019, year ending June 2023, 2023, and year ending June 2024. The top left chart shows bus trips per person per year in London, revealing a downward trend: 18 trips in 2019, falling to 16 for the year ending June 2023, 14 in 2023, and 13 in the year ending June 2024. Each bar is shaded in varying tones of purple. The top right chart illustrates the distance travelled by bus in London, in miles per person per year. The data shows a decline from 73 miles in 2019 to 58, 54, and 49 miles in the subsequent years, with bars in similar purple shades. The bottom left chart presents non-London bus trips per person per year, beginning at 32 trips in 2019, decreasing to 23, then increasing slightly to 25 and 27 trips in the following years. The bars are shaded in pink and dark red. The bottom right chart shows non-London bus miles travelled per person per year, starting at 158 miles in 2019, dropping to 120, then rising to 127 and 136 miles. These bars also use pink and dark red tones.
This image displays a bar chart split into two sections. The left-hand section illustrates the average number of London Underground trips per person per year for the years 2019, year ending June 2023, 2023, and year ending June 2024. The green bars indicate that individuals made 12 trips in 2019, 9 in the year ending June 2023, 10 in 2023, and 10 in the year ending June 2024. The right-hand section shows the miles travelled per person per year across the same time periods, also using bars in varying shades of green. The data indicates 109 miles in 2019, 79 miles in the year ending June 2023, 84 miles in 2023, and 86 miles in the year ending June 2024. The chart is titled, "Chart 6: Average London Underground trips and miles travelled: England, 2019, year ending June 2023, 2023 and the year ending June 2024."
The image features a chart titled, "Chart 7: Average surface rail trips and miles travelled: England, 2019, year ending June 2023, 2023 and the year ending June 2024." It consists of two bar graphs side by side. The left-hand graph, labelled "Surface rail trips", displays the number of trips per person per year, with values of 21, 17, 18, and 19 trips for 2019, year ending June 2023, 2023, and year ending June 2024, respectively. The right-hand graph, titled "Surface rail distance travelled", shows the average miles travelled per person per year, with figures of 625, 468, 504, and 564 miles across the same periods. Each graph includes clearly labelled year markers beneath the bars.
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CLondoner92 (New Account)

#Arriva Rail #London (ARL) is working with #Transport for London (TfL) on major upgrades to Surrey Quays station, including step-free access and a new entrance linking to local developments. Involved from the design stage, ARL colleagues like driver Louise Jury and customer host Mohammad Qmran Fazal shared key insights to enhance safety and the customer experience. The improvements will increase capacity to meet rising demand on the Windrush line. Andy Teesdale, ARL’s head of concession management, said the collaboration with #TfL ensures the station meets the needs of both staff and passengers. The revamped station opens next year.
arrivaraillondon.co.uk/2025/04

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

Commissioner Tzitzikostas today hosted an implementation dialogue in #Brussels on improving #EU high-speed rail connectivity. Efficient cross-border rail links are vital for EU cohesion, competitiveness, and decarbonising #transport, yet fragmentation of the TEN-T network remains. The meeting gathered #European industry leaders, social partners, and stakeholders to discuss timely #infrastructure implementation, better passenger services, and removing ticketing barriers. The exchange will feed into the Commission’s upcoming high-speed rail action plan. This is the first of Commissioner Tzitzikostas’s biannual dialogues, as tasked by President von der Leyen, to better align EU initiatives with on-the-ground realities. He stated: “High-speed rail is key to a connected, competitive, and climate-friendly Europe.” Participant list and conclusions will be published on the dialogue’s webpage.
transport.ec.europa.eu/news-ev

Mobility and Transport
Mobility and TransportCommissioner Tzitzikostas hosts implementation dialogue on high-speed railToday’s implementation dialogue on high-speed rail, hosted by Commissioner Tzitzikostas, will focus on improving EU rail connectivity.
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CLondoner92 (New Account)

#Transport for #London (#TfL) published 2023/24 fare evasion prosecution statistics following a Freedom of Information request. A total of 18,570 fare evaders were convicted, with breakdowns by transport mode. TfL outlined its efforts to reduce fare evasion to below 1.5% by 2030, highlighting its use of 450 revenue inspectors and advanced technology. Fare evasion, a criminal offence, can result in a £1,000 fine and a criminal record. TfL remains focused on addressing the issue due to its impact on reinvestment in the transport network and its connection to broader criminal activity.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

#Transport for #London Freedom of Information release:
There are 89 stations on the #TfL network with escalators maintained by London Underground. Some stations with notable numbers of escalators include Liverpool Street (24), Bank (35), and Waterloo (26). Other stations with significant escalator counts include #Paddington (BAK/Praed Street) with 5, Bond Street with 19, Oxford Circus with 14, Canary Wharf (Elizabeth Line) with 17, and Tottenham Court Road with 20. Additionally, stations like #Stratford, Farringdon, and Westminster have 6 or more escalators, while smaller stations like #Greenford and Sloane Square have 1 or 2. Key transport hubs such as #Heathrow, #Victoria, and King's Cross also feature a large number of escalators to cater to high foot traffic, ensuring smooth passenger flow across the network.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

From 23 June 2025, young people aged 19–21 living on #Scottish islands will be eligible for concessionary ferry vouchers for travel to the mainland. The scheme, part of the 2025–26 #transport budget, offers four free single (or two return) trips per year and already supports those aged 16–18 and full-time volunteers up to 25. Covering #Orkney, #Shetland, the Outer #Hebrides, and islands in North #Ayrshire, #Argyll and #Bute, and #Highland Council areas, the expansion builds on the Scottish Government’s Islands Connectivity Plan. It follows the introduction of free inter-island ferry travel for under-22s. Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop said the move will help young islanders access work, education, and opportunities, while the government continues to explore further transport support for island communities.
transport.gov.scot/news/conces

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

#Metroline will roll out AI-powered service control software FlowOS Live across its entire #London bus network after a successful trial at Edgware garage. The system, developed by Prospective.io, uses predictive AI to improve service reliability, reduce overcrowding, and cut passenger waiting times—potentially saving up to 2,000 hours daily across over 700,000 journeys. FlowOS Live helps control teams by automating admin tasks and suggesting real-time adjustments to driver instructions. Over 1,000 buses will be managed through the platform. Staff will be trained to maximise immediate impact. Metroline sees this as a step toward safer, more efficient, and sustainable #transport. Parent company ComfortDelGro may expand the tech to Singapore and Australia.
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CLondoner92 (New Account)

#Transport for #London (#TfL) responded to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request regarding the integration of Oyster Cards into mobile wallets, confirming they hold the relevant information. They explained that while the idea was considered in 2022, challenges around user experience and compatibility with existing contactless payment systems remain unresolved. The digital Oyster wallet's development is not yet in TfL's business plan due to these issues and funding constraints. Regarding the payment terminal replacement, the card reader upgrade programme is still in development, with deployment expected in 2026-2027. Additionally, the new Revenue Collection Contract starting in August 2026 will include the installation of card validation readers at railway stations.
tfl.gov.uk/corporate/transpare

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CLondoner92 (New Account)

Network Rail has won the Spotlight Net Zero Pioneer Award for its innovative ‘hedgehog’ sleeper design. Made from 90% recycled materials, the KLP® Hybrid Polymer "Hedgehog" Track Sleeper lasts twice as long as concrete sleepers, reduces carbon emissions, and can be replaced mechanically for quicker installation. The sleepers, which resemble hedgehogs beneath the rails, are expected to roll out in early 2026. They contain 90% less carbon than wooden sleepers and 78% less than concrete ones, potentially reducing carbon emissions by 24.5 million kg annually if used to replace concrete sleepers. This #innovation aligns with Network Rail's goal of reducing carbon emissions in #railway #infrastructure. The design has been praised for its sustainability and potential to transform #rail #transport.
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Hedgehog sleeper Photo by Network Rail
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CLondoner92 (New Account)

#Alstom has signed a €60 million contract to upgrade 82 BR 490 S-Bahn #Hamburg #trains in #Germany with the #European Train Control System (ETCS) and semi-automated ATO (GoA2) technology. This #digitalisation project will enhance capacity, improve efficiency, and reduce energy consumption. Four prototype trains will be upgraded and re-certified by 2029 at Alstom’s Hennigsdorf site, while #Deutsche Bahn will retrofit the remaining 78 using Alstom-supplied equipment. This marks a major step in the full digitalisation of Hamburg’s S-Bahn fleet and supports Germany’s broader shift towards greener, smarter rail #transport.
alstom.com/press-releases-news

AlstomAlstom equips S-Bahn Hamburg for digital rail operationsContract for fleet upgrade worth over 60 million euros Automation and European train control system for 82 S-Bahn trains
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Paul Weber

Es muss nicht immer das Lastenrad sein. Manchmal tut es auch der Kinderwagen, wenn der Kaufrausch mit einem durchgeht... (und das Baby hatte Spaß auf Mamas Schultern)

Ich besitze ein KFZ, versuche aber die Nutzung so gut wie möglich zu vermeiden. Alles in der Stadt geht eigentlich ohne.

#carryshitolympics#nocar#autofrei
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CLondoner92 (New Account)

The #Taoiseach, #EU Commissioner, and #Transport Ministers have officially opened Platform 6 at Kent Station, #Cork, the first project of Ireland’s €1 billion+ Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme. Funded by the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility, the €23 million platform is a key step in tripling Cork’s rail capacity and enabling services every 10 minutes. Alongside the Glounthaune to Midleton twin-track and signalling upgrades (due by 2026), it will expand services on the Cobh, Midleton, and Mallow lines. The platform will begin phased operations with Intercity and Midleton services. The wider programme, Ireland’s largest-ever investment in Cork’s rail network, will provide a more frequent, sustainable, and integrated system, supporting new stations, future electrification, and the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS).
transportforireland.ie/news/of

Transport for Ireland · Official opening of new platform 6 at Kent Station, Cork by Taoiseach, EU Commissioner and Transport Minister O'BrienOfficial opening of new platform 6 at Kent Station, Cork by Taoiseach, EU Commissioner and Transport Minister O'Brien
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CLondoner92 (New Account)

The Emerging Preferred Route (EPR) for #Luas #Cork – an 18km light rail line in #Ireland from #Ballincollig to Mahon Point with up to 25 stops – has been launched and is now open for public consultation until Monday 9th June at 5.30pm. The proposed route connects key locations including MTU, CUH, UCC, Cork city centre, Kent Station, the Docklands, and Mahon. Plans include a new public #transport bridge, cycling infrastructure, a 1,000-space Park & Ride in Ballincollig, and a #Mobility Hub in Mahon. Luas Cork supports Ireland’s fastest-growing city, expected to grow by 50–60% over the next 20 years, by improving public transport, reducing car dependency, and cutting emissions. As one of Europe’s first climate-neutral cities, Cork’s transformation is key to national and #EU climate goals. The public is encouraged to take part in the consultation and help shape this major infrastructure project.
transportforireland.ie/news/lu

The image captures a vibrant urban street scene with modern tram tracks curving from the foreground to the background. Two trams are moving along the tracks, one labelled "BALLINCOLLIG" and the other "MAHON POINT," with passengers visible inside. The street is lively with people walking, including families and individuals, interacting and observing the surroundings. Trees line both sides of the street, adding greenery, while the sky above is clear and blue. On the left, a yellow bus is partially visible, adding to the city's transport options. Buildings along the sides of the street are a mix of classic architecture and retail spaces. A sculpture and some poles are noticeable in the left midground.
The image is a detailed map showing a proposed Luas (light rail) route in Cork, Ireland. The map features a predominantly pale green and grey background representing land and urban areas. A red line outlines the proposed tram route, stretching from the south-west to the north-east of the displayed area. Along the route, there are numbered circles indicating proposed stops, with corresponding black boxes detailing key locations such as Ballincollig West, UCC, CUH, and Mahon Point. Waterways flow through the area, with some built-up regions and major roadways visible. A legend at the bottom-left corner describes symbols used: red for the Luas EPR line, circles for stops, blue for proposed park areas, and others for public transport interchanges and existing railways.
The image is an infographic depicting key features and benefits of a proposed tram system. It is divided into sections with illustrations and text arranged on a red background. At the top, under "Key Features," five circular icons highlight aspects such as the 18km tram route, up to 25 stops, no overhead cables, high-quality interchange with Kent Station, and a new bridge from Horgan’s Quay to Kennedy Quay. Below is an illustration of a tram alongside a cyclist, with the backdrop of a city and a double-decker bus crossing a bridge. In the next section, under "Key Benefits," circular icons and illustrations show benefits such as higher frequency trams, reduced CO₂ emissions, a journey from Ballincollig to the city centre, up to 2,300 passengers per hour, 16 million annual passenger demand, and 100,000 people within a 15-minute cycle of a Luas stop by 2035, along with 65,000 people within a 15-minute walk. Buildings, people cycling, trams, and a stadium depict public transport and urban life.
The image visually compares the transport needed for 300 people using different modes. At the top, against a red background, a single tram is depicted, suggesting one tram is needed. Below, there are four buses illustrated on an orange background, indicating that four buses are required. At the bottom, a pattern of numerous cars is shown on a light grey background, with enough cars to represent 240 needed. The image highlights the efficiency in the number of vehicles required for transporting 300 people.
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