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Today's rail headlines - #InTheNews: Train delays caused by signal failures cost passengers almost one million minutes, Plans for new London Overground station next to Millwall Stadium renewed, TfL fare evasion, new digital twins research hub. Listen here: #UKrail #railways #headlines

Silvertown Tunnel Toll Proposals Approved On 4 December 2024, Transport for London (TfL) approved the toll proposals for the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels, finalizing the charges, discounts, and exemptions ahead of the Silvertown Tunnel's opening in Spring 2025.  The decision was shaped by the responses from over 5,000 participants in a public consultation held between July and September 2024. This feedback helped TfL refine its approach, balancing congestion management, equitable access, and environmental goals.  Under the new scheme, charges will apply from 06:00 to 22:00 daily, with off-peak rates starting at £1.50 for cars, motorcycles, and small vans registered with Auto Pay. Peak charges will manage traffic during rush hours, while travel between 22:00 and 06:00 will remain free.  To support residents, small businesses, and low-income households, TfL is introducing a 50% discount for eligible residents across 12 London boroughs and the City of London. Public transport improvements, including zero-emission buses and free cross-river journeys on selected routes, will further ease the transition.  Applications for discounts and exemptions will open in early 2025. TfL remains committed to delivering a fair and sustainable tolling system to improve London's connectivity.  Source - https://lnkd.in/eZ3z6wFy #SilvertownTunnel #SustainableTransport #LondonInfrastructure #ZeroEmissionBuses #CongestionManagement

First, light rail to Matthews was too expensive. Now the so-called solution – bus rapid transit - might not work either? A review of the city’s plans and finances — as well as plans already put in place by the N.C. Department of Transportation — raises questions about whether BRT is feasible along the U.S. 74 corridor. The city doesn’t know where a dedicated bus lane would go. “So what we will end up with are big fancy buses sitting in traffic with cars,” said Renee Garner of the Matthews Board of Commissioners at a meeting last week. “And Matthews will be paying for it.” The N.C. Department of Transportation is adding express toll lanes in the middle of the Highway 74 and a future project would extend them to Matthews. In theory, those lanes would be perfect for BRT because traffic is guaranteed to move at a high speed, around 45 or 55 mph. But there is no place to put the stations. Building BRT lanes in the same path planned for light rail would be more cost effective than a train but would still require the city to buy land and build new lanes and bridges over existing roads, as well as stations and parking decks. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ek3BFSNM #thecharlotteledger #transittime #cltledger #WFAEWFAE

CONNECTING IN WATERFORD: A new county-state funding agreement will provide MetroConnect on-demand transit in the Waterford area through June 30, 2025. The county and the state will pay $345,600 apiece to River North Transit LLC to run the service, which is to have two to three minivans during peak hours and two in off-peak times driving flexible routes with rides provided within 15 minutes of the call and operating primarily as a feeder to other modes of transportation. MetroConnect now has 11 such service zones producing more than 1,000 total rides per weekday. The on-demand transit is to serve a 5-square-mile area, and while other service is possible, links to transit are prioritized, with the aim of linking to the Miami Intermodal Center and the Flagler Corridor. MetroConnect launched in the county in October 2020. https://lnkd.in/dSHD_Stk #FYIMiami #MiamiTodayNews

Detailed proposed routes for first phase of new West Yorkshire mass transit network released

Today's rail headlines - #InTheNews: Shopping trolleys dumped on railway line, FirstGroup results, DLR trains update, and plans to replace a key road and rail bridge in Southampton. Listen here: #UKrail #railways #headlines

Eight lines, 65 miles of track and 99 tram stops — the Manchester Metrolink is the largest light rail transit (LRT) system in the United Kingdom, and over the past 16 years, our team played a major role in its expansion. Our experts designed the Phase 3 and Trafford Park Line extensions, which provide convenient, urban-integrated transport to key destinations across the Greater Manchester area. These additions drive sustainable economic growth and employment opportunities while reducing local traffic congestion. Learn more about how we delivered this award-winning work ahead of schedule:  https://lnkd.in/ev9gBvDn #LightRailTransit #LRT #Manchester #Metrolink

Grand Central has submitted its application to the rail regulator, the Office for Rail and Road (ORR), to extend its track access rights in Yorkshire and the North East beyond 2027. If approved, this will secure Grand Central’s long-term future in the region. Grand Central links 15 destinations to London King’s Cross, and is the only operator to connect underserved areas like Sunderland, Halifax, Hartlepool, and Pontefract directly to London. #railnews #railways #ukrail #rail