The Paris-Berlin/Vienna night train operated by OBB (Austrian Railways) in partnership with SNCF Voyageurs and DB (German Railways) was launched to great fanfare in December 2023, connecting the capitals of France and Germany by a 12-hour overnight rail trip. It has proved a success, with an average occupancy rate of around 70 percent, rising to 90 percent in the summer.
With just one month to go, excitement is building for the 6 th edition of the European ZEB (Zero Emission Bus) Conference - Europe's leading event dedicated to zero-emission buses, taking place 7- 9 October 2025 at @Busworld Europe Brussels. The European ZEB Conference will bring together operators and authorities, policy makers, manufacturers and experts from across the bus industry, to discuss the decarbonisation of private and public transport with a focus on technology and policy-related topics affecting zero emission buses.
PA Media Oxford Street is to go car-free for a day to demonstrate how pedestrianisation could work, if the mayor of London's plans go ahead. The street will be closed to cars from 12:00 to 20:00 BST on Sunday 21 September, from Oxford Circus to Orchard Street, the day before World Car Free Day. The road will be used for a free public event where local businesses will run themed areas involving fashion, sport, music, food and heritage.
The Conservative Party branded the move a kick in the teeth to drivers, criticizing Labour's approach to heavy-handed policies against car owners, especially in London.
The lack of accessibility at Northern stations is hindering economic growth, making it difficult for residents to access jobs and services.
TfL's proposed congestion charge increases are designed to reduce congestion and promote greener vehicle use, offering discounts for electric vehicles to encourage cleaner options.
