The potential for Brexit to disrupt Ireland’s international trade is real. Changes in transport routes have made headlines. But the real economic costs arise if trade diversion should occur. The potential for this remains unclear.
Proposals have been published for the revision of national regulations under the EU’s Energy Efficiency Directive to cover 2021 to 2030. There are important issues for the transport sector that require attention.
Many of the design concepts in rail travel haven’t changed in decades. A number of new technologies promise real benefits in the near future.