Reading Time: 7 minutesThis blog outlines what hydrogen energy is, how it is produced and how it may be used to decarbonise key energy-intensive sectors. It is recommended
Category: Transport
Caledonian MacTrain – The nationalisation of ScotRail
Reading Time: 4 minutesBackground to the announcement that ScotRail services will be provided by a public sector operator from March 2022.
Brexit FAQs: Transport
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis blog is one of a series answering some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the UK’s exit from the EU, and what changes on 1 January 2021. This blog looks at transport.
Back to the future: Reducing car travel in Scotland
Reading Time: 6 minutesThe post looks at how the Scottish Government intends to achieve its commitment to a 20% reduction in the distance travelled by car by 2030.
Car Wars: Revenge of the SUV
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis post looks at trends in greenhouse gas emissions from cars since 2011, when the first version of the Climate Change Plan was published.
SPICe FAQs: COVID-19 testing
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis blog provides the answers to some questions about COVID-19 testing.
After the transition period – Road haulage licences and permits
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen the UK leaves the transition period with the EU, a number of new processes and procedures will be required to ensure UK exports are able to make it to the EU market. This blog sets out the arrangements for road haulage licences and permits.
SPICe FAQs – COVID-19 travel restrictions in Scotland and the rest of the UK– what is a reasonable excuse?
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis blog answers some frequently asked questions regarding the travel restrictions within Scotland, due to COVID-19.
Low traffic neighbourhoods
Reading Time: 9 minutesA look at the impact of low traffic neighbourhoods.
British Railway industry organisations and responsibilities
Reading Time: 3 minutesA brief overview of key organisations involved in the regulation, management and operation of Scotland’s rail services.