
Back in the heady days of Victorian expansion and public spending the urban landscape changed dramatically, due to the laying down of new infrastructure. With the invention of the steam train and with global riches from the commonwealth enthusiastic fellows like Isambard Kingdom Brunel were able to build vast rail networks across
In 1840 Mr Brunel laid down the plans for his railway works supplying the Great Western railway and the town he chose was
Later the building of the motorway system, notably the M4, became the life blood of the area and although the trains never went they became less important.
Now, however, it seems we are going back in time and ironically it’s the car manufacturers who are choosing to use the railway over the road.
The Plan
Honda’s car factory in
Almost 3,000 trucks a year will be taken off the road following the re-opening of an existing rail head next to the Honda of the UK Manufacturing site at
The rail head was officially opened earlier today by Rail Minister, Under-Secretary of State, Lord Andrew Adonis.
Up to two trains a week will run from the rail head and with up to 243 cars per train each service could take 30 trucks off the road. This has all been made feasible by the addition of a new rail link to the factory.
“We export Civics and CR-Vs built in
But Wait There’s More
They’re not alone in his 'new' method of transport, which is becoming a popular way to cut transport emissions. The construction company who completed the new rail terminal have also completed one at the Jaguar Castle Bromwich plant only a short time ago.
In addition, Mazda also released information of their new Trans-Siberian railway. As a method of transporting cars from
In a bid to cut cost, speed up time and reduce emissions this new link is also planned to try and tap the currently growing Russian automobile market.
Ed Dooley
29/10/2008
Related Links
Green Car News
Fiat has revealed that its Multiair engine technology has been tried in a Formula One Ferrari
Read more about Fiat Multiair engine in F1 Ferrari
11/03/2010
Fiat has been named the lowest CO2 manufacturer for the third year running. The Italian automaker beat rivals Toyota, Peugeot and Renault
Read more about Fiat named lowest CO2 manufacturer for third year
09/03/2010
Toyota will unveil the new, full hybrid Auris HSD at the Geneva Motor Show this week. The new model marks the first step in depoying HSD technology across the Toyota range
Read more about Toyota Auris HSD
02/03/2010
Lexus has unveiled the new CT 200h - the first fully hybrid premium compact vehicle
01/03/2010
Subaru have chosen the Geneva Motor Show to show off their environmentally friendly models including a ‘Boxer’-hybrid concept and a pure-electric city car
Read more about Subaru go electric at Geneva
25/02/2010
Motoring News Archive
There are many practical reasons to leasing a car rather than buying one. Car leasing offers lower monthly payments, lower initial deposit, road tax and breakdown recovery. You also have the opportunity to drive a new car every two or three years and all vehicles include the standard manufacturer’s warranty.
Our leasing deals are powered by Nationwide Vehicle Contracts.