Transport – NRI Digital https://www.nridigital.com Fri, 05 Oct 2018 14:52:46 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.nridigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/NRI-favicon-retina-66x66.png Transport – NRI Digital https://www.nridigital.com 32 32 Should airports have their own microgrids? https://www.nridigital.com/transport/should-airports-have-their-own-microgrids/ Sun, 28 Oct 2018 15:51:26 +0000 https://www.nridigital.com/?p=9624 After Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport experienced a major power supply disruption, the Rocky Mountain Institute was awarded a $450,000 research grant to develop a microgrid implementation toolkit to help airports avoid disaster. Elliot Gardner finds out more from RMI’s director of sustainable aviation Adam Klauber.

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]]> After Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport experienced a major power supply disruption, the Rocky Mountain Institute was awarded a $450,000 research grant to develop a microgrid implementation toolkit to help airports avoid disaster. Elliot Gardner finds out more from RMI’s director of sustainable aviation Adam Klauber.

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]]> A storm is brewing for India’s domestic shipping industry https://www.nridigital.com/transport/storm-brewing-indias-domestic-shipping-industry/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 13:51:10 +0000 https://www.nridigital.com/?p=9574 India’s domestic shipping industry is considering its options after the central government relaxed cabotage rules. It now looks set to do away with a ‘right of first refusal’ that gives Indian shippers a chance to match the lowest rate offered by foreign ships. But what are the potential implications of this, Joe Baker asks?

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]]> India’s domestic shipping industry is considering its options after the central government relaxed cabotage rules. It now looks set to do away with a ‘right of first refusal’ that gives Indian shippers a chance to match the lowest rate offered by foreign ships. But what are the potential implications of this, Joe Baker asks?

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]]> Creating a train station in virtual reality with MTR Crossrail https://www.nridigital.com/transport/creating-train-station-virtual-reality-mtr-crossrail/ Mon, 22 Oct 2018 10:44:27 +0000 https://www.nridigital.com/?p=9520 The operator of London’s upcoming Elizabeth Line has developed a platform that allows trainee staff to hone their safety and security skills in a virtual train station. In this Q&A, MTR Crossrail finance director Andy King talks to Joe Baker about the benefits of this innovative approach to training, and how it could be expanded [...]

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]]> The operator of London’s upcoming Elizabeth Line has developed a platform that allows trainee staff to hone their safety and security skills in a virtual train station. In this Q&A, MTR Crossrail finance director Andy King talks to Joe Baker about the benefits of this innovative approach to training, and how it could be expanded in the future.

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]]> How will Heathrow deliver its pivotal third runway expansion? https://www.nridigital.com/transport/will-heathrow-deliver-pivotal-third-runway-expansion/ Sun, 21 Oct 2018 14:42:46 +0000 https://www.nridigital.com/?p=9619 With a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport finally approved after years of delays, an all-important question still remains: what happens now? As contractors jostle for position on the project, Joe Baker finds out what the biggest challenges for Heathrow will be in the years to come.

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]]> With a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport finally approved after years of delays, an all-important question still remains: what happens now? As contractors jostle for position on the project, Joe Baker finds out what the biggest challenges for Heathrow will be in the years to come.

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]]> Is shipping still unprepared for cyberattacks? https://www.nridigital.com/transport/shipping-still-unprepared-cyberattacks/ Thu, 18 Oct 2018 13:50:02 +0000 https://www.nridigital.com/?p=9569 A team of breakers at ethical hacking firm Pen Test Partners recently proved there are several ways to break into a ship’s navigation system and potentially cause a major incident. So, after all the warnings, Eva Grey considers where shipping stands on cybersecurity.

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]]> A team of breakers at ethical hacking firm Pen Test Partners recently proved there are several ways to break into a ship’s navigation system and potentially cause a major incident. So, after all the warnings, Eva Grey considers where shipping stands on cybersecurity.

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]]> From London’s Deep Tube to Moskva Metro: the world’s most modern trains https://www.nridigital.com/transport/londons-deep-tube-moskva-metro-worlds-modern-trains/ Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:42:33 +0000 https://www.nridigital.com/?p=9517 Between Brussels’ autonomous fleets, New York’s passenger-centric design and London’s top-notch signalling, Eva Grey finds out which countries are leading by example and delivering some of the world’s most modern, efficient and reliable metro systems.

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]]> Between Brussels’ autonomous fleets, New York’s passenger-centric design and London’s top-notch signalling, Eva Grey finds out which countries are leading by example and delivering some of the world’s most modern, efficient and reliable metro systems.

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]]> Will a new storm plan help JFK get through the winter? https://www.nridigital.com/transport/will-new-storm-plan-help-jfk-get-winter/ Sun, 14 Oct 2018 14:40:35 +0000 https://www.nridigital.com/?p=9616 Earlier this year, Port Authority officials unveiled the new winter storm plan for John F. Kennedy International Airport, after poor preparation in the face of a strong storm plunged the airport into a meltdown. Eva Grey explores the report’s recommendations.

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Earlier this year, Port Authority officials unveiled the new winter storm plan for John F. Kennedy International Airport, after poor preparation in the face of a strong storm plunged the airport into a meltdown. Eva Grey explores the report’s recommendations.

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]]> Ship recycling: can Europe clean up its own mess? https://www.nridigital.com/transport/ship-recycling-can-europe-clean-mess/ Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:48:28 +0000 https://www.nridigital.com/?p=9566 With a Chinese ban on scrapping EU-flagged ships, and a new shipyard regulation set to come into play at the end of the year, shipowners on the continent are concerned about diminished recycling capabilities. But is their reaction justifiable or overblown? Ross Davies takes a look at both sides of the argument.

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]]> With a Chinese ban on scrapping EU-flagged ships, and a new shipyard regulation set to come into play at the end of the year, shipowners on the continent are concerned about diminished recycling capabilities. But is their reaction justifiable or overblown? Ross Davies takes a look at both sides of the argument.

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]]> Could an Alstom-Siemens merger kill off competition in the rail sector? https://www.nridigital.com/transport/alstom-siemens-merger-kill-off-competition-rail-sector/ Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:37:33 +0000 https://www.nridigital.com/?p=9513 An investigation has been opened into the proposed merger of rail equipment giants Siemens and Alstom, after serious doubts were cast over the potential impact on market competition in the UK. Eva Grey reports in the latest issue of Future Rail.

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]]> An investigation has been opened into the proposed merger of rail equipment giants Siemens and Alstom, after serious doubts were cast over the potential impact on market competition in the UK. Eva Grey reports in the latest issue of Future Rail.

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]]> The rise of the child-friendly airport https://www.nridigital.com/transport/rise-child-friendly-airport/ Sun, 07 Oct 2018 14:28:01 +0000 https://www.nridigital.com/?p=9613 Flying can still be a traumatic experience for children and families. Joe Baker finds out how airports are factoring a younger demographic into their designs and services, and what the potential commercial benefits are.

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]]> Flying can still be a traumatic experience for children and families. Joe Baker finds out how airports are factoring a younger demographic into their designs and services, and what the potential commercial benefits are.

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