Devolution is where the action is
In his latest article for Passenger Transport magazine, Jonathan Bray explains how this month’s elections demonstrated how society and politics are changing as Westminster cedes more powers to more places.
The Dutch have their cake and eat it
In his latest article for Passenger Transport magazine, Jonathan Bray explains how the Dutch are showing how you can have it all – Devolution and integration, good public policy outcomes and private sector innovation.
Ten thoughts on very large ports
In particular, Teesport – after our visit this week… Ports are shape shifters – they adapt to changing patterns of traffic (with the application of large amounts of investment that is). Car import terminals become container terminals, steel terminals switch from exports to imports, coal unloading to biomass unloading. There’s no jobs in logistics sheds […]
Change is happening fast – what's next
Now we are the Urban Transport Group, the pace is picking up with more invitations to speak at more conferences and events. Which also gives the opportunity to hear from others and tune into what’s going on out there in a host of areas, from skills to tech and streets to logistics. With the future speeding up many of these events had […]
The day we woke up to mental health
In his latest article for Passenger Transport Magazine, Jonathan Bray reports back on last week’s Mental Health Summit and suggests it was a tipping point, moving the issue from the margins to the mainstream.
Going Overground – London's inner orbital railway
In his latest article for Passenger Transport Magazine, Jonathan Bray suggests the sign and symbol of the times is no longer an outer orbital motorway, it’s an inner orbital railway – the London Overground.
ScotRail – so much more than a railway
In his latest article for Passenger Transport Magazine, Director, Jonathan Bray explains Scotland’s rail franchise is about more than just train services, it’s about a vision for a nation. Other parts of the UK should study it.
Urban Transport Group is up and running
Exciting times for us as we move onwards and upwards with TfL as full members and a new name that better reflects who we are, what we do. With all the major urban areas on board and with the wider consensus that’s grown up around the importance of devolved and high investment city and city […]
Public Sector – the biggest innovators?
In his latest article for Passenger Transport, Jonathan Bray talks about the fact that the private sector doesn’t have a monopoly on innovation. South Yorkshire has demonstrated what the public sector can do.
What will future transit look like?
In his latest article for Passenger Transport Magazine, Jonathan Bray asks what trends we should keep an eye on for the future.