Transport and Logistics Publications

14 May 2013

In House Lawyer article - May 2013

As European society has grown wealthier, it has created more and more resource management challenges and opportunities.  Each year in the EU alone we produce three billion tonnes of waste – some 90 million tonnes of it hazardous. This article considers the legislative framework surrounding the shipment of waste.

27 February 2013

A further liberalised passenger rail future

The European Commission issued its proposals for the Fourth Rail Package of Regulations and Directives on 31 January 2013. The package aims to continue the liberalisation of the European rail market (in particular passenger rail) and the development of a “Single European Railway Area” (SERA).

24 January 2013

The Brown Review of Rail Franchising

Following DfT’s cancellation of the award process for the Intercity West Coast franchise in October 2012, it requested two reviews be undertaken.  The Brown Review addresses franchising, how franchises should be structured, procured and managed and how Government should deliver and monitor franchises.