Workers in industries like railways and air travel have significant structural power and can use their leverage to win favourable contracts because of the amount of economic disruption they can cause.
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A civil engineer explains why roadways and rails warp and crack in the heat − and points to some innovative ways to keep the US transportation system healthy as long as possible.
Al-Qaida propaganda indicates a shift toward low-tech, high-impact attacks that can be executed by lone actors to disrupt daily life and instill fear on a massive scale.
Serious air pollution is a common problem in stations around Australia and the world. But solutions already exist, and some can be applied immediately to protect station staff and commuters.
Both major parties are promising major road projects this election. Meanwhile, the potential for passenger and freight rail to help meet the country’s climate goals seems stuck at the station.
A deadly crash in India that claimed the lives of around 300 people has refocused international attention on the importance of railways in the country.
High-quality bus service is the fastest route to rapid, comprehensive public transit in the United States. This country was once a leader in bus transit, and with adequate funding, it could be again.
The recent rail accident in Ohio is raising questions about who should be responsible for the aftermath of derailments. Residents impacted by a 10-year-old rail tragedy in Canada still want answers.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is looking into new rules for trains. Trucks, however, are involved in thousands more hazmat incidents every year in the US.
Mega-projects tend to represent the interests of state and business elites.
The UK rail industry struggles to create tracks that can cope with both high and low temperatures.
Increased use of freight trains can ease the HGV driver crisis and improve the air quality, research shows.
Contrary to the government’s promises of prosperity, Kenya’s mega-railway is heading down the wrong track of development.
Oil spills, cracked buildings and pollution. Just some of the environmental effects of Kenya’s massive railway project.
Governments must ensure that transport infrastructure is developed with the ability to cope with current and future climatic shifts.
Banning short-haul flights should be just the first step on the path to greener transport systems.
Hyperloop might still be a dream but new technologies promise to make trains faster and safer.
A high-speed rail network in Australia would create many benefits by reshaping cities and regional communities along its route.
The pandemic has forced many people to shift from public transport to car travel. But is this likely to be permanent?
Once again, the state looks intent on pressing ahead with a huge road project without releasing a business case. Among the many concerns is the failure to look at lower-emission alternatives.
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Professor of Sustainability, Curtin University
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Honorary Principal Fellow, University of Wollongong
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Transport and Cities Program Director, Grattan Institute
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Senior Lecturer in Accounting, University of Essex
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Senior Lecturer in Urbanism, University of Sydney
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Marie Curie Fellow, University of Amsterdam
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Associate, Grattan Institute
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Reader in Transport Planning, University of Westminster
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Emeritus professor in transport and logistics, University of Huddersfield
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Researcher in Transport Policy and Governance, UCL
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Visiting Research Fellow, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Professor of Operations Management, Manchester Metropolitan University
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Research Professor, University of Leeds
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Professor of Transport Geography, University of Plymouth
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Tenured Scientist, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)
