The rail network in the UK currently carries [the equivalent of] about 8%-10% of the freight on the highway network, so even if you double the rail capacity you are only taking 8%-10% away from the highway network
Andrew Watson, Costain Group
Tech Talk podcast: How engineers can decarbonise freight infrastructure
Developing electric road systems
In this Tech Talk, ICE director of engineering knowledge Mark Hansford talks to Justin Moss, head of business development at Siemens Mobility, and Andrew Watson, director for central government advisory at Costain Group, about the potential for electric road systems to provide some of the answers to the decarbonisation problem.
Learning outcomes
After listening to this podcast, you will:
- Understand the challenges facing the sector in driving change in freight infrastructure
- Have gained insight into the beneficial impact on carbon and performance of electric road systems
- Appreciate how engineers can adapt and modernise existing infrastructure to address future challenges
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Linking our work back to the UN SDGs is a core part of the ICE’s plan and mission. This content ties in with the following SDGs:
- SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy
- SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities
- SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production
