Transport News
Australian cruise ships get LED screens
Passengers boarding Princess Cruises ships in Australia will soon be able to watch films on LED screens.Both the Dawn Princess and the Sun Princess are to get LED screens which will be located on the external areas of the ships.The screens are part of the company's Movies Under the Stars theme and allows passengers to watch Hollywood blockbusters while sailing at night.
Tuesday, 11th November 2008 - full story
LED boards installed in Barcelona Airport
Barcelona Airport has recently installed five billboards which feature LED lights.The Spanish Public Airports Authority decided on using LED technology for the backlights in advertising billboards due to its longer life.Traditional fluorescents lights are usually incorporated into advertising boards but bulb failures can lead to uneven lighting which the authority is trying to avoid, according to LED Magazine.
Tuesday, 4th November 2008 - full story
City traffic signals updated with LED lights
A Lincolnshire city is to get LED traffic signals in a bid to boost the safety of its roads.The Canwick Road area of Lincoln is currently being installed with LED lights in traffic signals which help direct vehicles into lanes.At present, arrows are lit-up on signs using halogen lamps but these are being replaced in a move which is expected to improve road safety.
Tuesday, 28th October 2008 - full story
LED screens incorporated on buses
Buses in two US cities will be among the first to have LED screens fitted to their external areas for advertising purposes.
Thursday, 23rd October 2008 - full story
Hospital car park gets LED lighting
A Cardiff hospital car park has replaced all of its traditional lighting with LED technology.
Friday, 17th October 2008 - full story
Amsterdam airport gets LED screen
Travellers can currently benefit from an LED screen recently installed in an Amsterdam airport.
Thursday, 9th October 2008 - full story
LEDs could be used as car 'day lights'
LED lights are likely to be introduced to new cars from 2011, according to new regulations.
Friday, 26th September 2008 - full story
BMW tests LED headlights
LED technology has this week been tested in a BMW race car.
Tuesday, 16th September 2008 - full story
LED lights put to the traffic test
LED lights are to be tested on two bridges in the US city of San Jose.
Thursday, 11th September 2008 - full story
Atlanta gets USA's largest electronic display
The largest freeway-mounted electronic display in the USA was switched on in Atlanta yesterday morning – facing one of the USA's most heavily-used freeways.
Tuesday, 1st July 2008 - full story
Airport plans for LED lighting
Albany International Airport is considering a new LED lighting trial that could help reduce electricity costs by 75 per cent.
Tuesday, 10th June 2008 - full story
LEDs shine a light at London bus stops
Transport for London have hit upon a bright idea by agreeing a $1.1 million deal that will see LED lighting installed at bus stops across the capital.
Friday, 30th May 2008 - full story
New LED signs for Boston subway
Passengers on Boston's subway network will soon be able to access the latest travel information via LED signs as part of a major infrastructure upgrade.
Tuesday, 13th May 2008 - full story
New LED display for Asia's largest railway station
Beijing South railway station has agreed a $10 million contract to install a number of LED displays as part of a major redevelopment project for the Olympics.
Tuesday, 6th May 2008 - full story
LED display screens beset by temporary station closure
Recently-installed LED display screens at Liverpool Street station will show a limited timetable at the beginning of May as engineering works cause large-scale disruption.
Tuesday, 15th April 2008 - full story
LED displays for NY bus shelters
New Yorkers waiting for public transport will no longer be bored while waiting for a bus as LED advertising display panels are to be introduced on bus shelters in the city.
Wednesday, 9th April 2008 - full story
LED traffic technology wins energy prize
A project which uses LED technology in traffic signals in Brazil has received an award recognising its green credentials.
Friday, 4th April 2008 - full story
LEDs could make drivers more alert
LED technology could be used in future to keep sleepy drivers more awake at the wheel, it has emerged.
Thursday, 3rd April 2008 - full story
Head-turning LED screens cause controversy
LED screens erected in Pakistan have triggered controversy after local Traffic Police claimed they could have been better used to display security information.
Wednesday, 26th March 2008 - full story
LED video screens: Heathrow terminal 5 opens
Heathrow Airport's £4.3 billion Terminal 5 was officially opened by the Queen this morning.
Friday, 14th March 2008 - full story
LED displays set for new Indian airport
LED displays are set to be installed in Kolkarta's new domestic air terminal now that a winning design for the building has been selected.
Thursday, 6th March 2008 - full story
LED motorway signs put on back burner as pay-as-you-go road plans postponed
Plans to introduce a national road pricing scheme will only be able to take place "many years down the line", the UK transport secretary has admitted.
Tuesday, 4th March 2008 - full story
LED screens set for Indian railways
India's rail network is to benefit from the installation of new LED display boards across the country, it has emerged.
Tuesday, 26th February 2008 - full story
Electronic signboards set for motorway
Drivers on the M42 motorway in the West Midlands are to see digital pictograms on overhead electronic signs from this week.
Wednesday, 20th February 2008 - full story
LED screens installed on Delhi Metro
Some 25 LED screens are set to be installed at eight stations on the Delhi Metro system.
Tuesday, 12th February 2008 - full story
LED display used in vehicle safety device
LEDs have been incorporated by a top car manufacturer into a brand new intelligent radar technology designed to give drivers better protection on the roads.
Monday, 11th February 2008 - full story
London's low emissions zone launched
As of today, the most polluting vehicles on London's roads will be charged under new Low Emission Zone (LEZ) regulations designed to tackle pollution levels in the city.
The capital's mayor Ken Livingstone launched the scheme today, which will see the "dirtiest" vehicles being forced to adhere to specific emissions standards.
Any vehicle not complying with the legislation will be fined or will be forced to pay a daily charge of £200.
The initiative aims to reduce London's poor air quality, which Transport for London (TfL) believes accounts for 1,000 premature deaths and 1,000 hospital admissions per year.
It is hoped that the scheme will reduce emissions by 16 per cent by the year 2012.
While standard road signs currently mark the boundaries for the LEZ, LED display systems could be effective in the long term to help drivers distinguish where the regulations come into force.
This could be particularly helpful for the many HGV and lorry drivers affected by the new rules, who often drive during the night and when spotting signs becomes more difficult.
Monday, 4th February 2008 - full story
TfL launches consideration campaign
People living and working in London may notice their commute becoming calmer in the future, thanks to a new campaign.
Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has launched the scheme to encourage members of the public to be more considerate to each others' needs when travelling in the capital.
Posters on buses and tubes will feature characters listening to loud music, eating and talking loudly on their mobile phones will carry the slogan, "A little thought from each of us. A big difference for everyone".
"Public transport is for all Londoners and a little thought from each of us will make a big difference to everyone using our transport system," Mr Livingstone said.
"We all share London's buses and tube so a little thought for one another can make all of our journeys more pleasant and less stressful."
"What is considered socially acceptable to some may not be interpreted the same way by everyone but we can take responsibility for our actions," David Brown, TfL's managing director of surface transport, said.
Commuters may not realise it, but every day they use LED display systems to keep up-to-date with their journey information.
Multi-line signs are used to indicate the arrival of buses, trains and tubes as well as details of suspended lines and delays.
Monday, 4th February 2008 - full story
Southend airport expansion plans
Plans to construct a multi-million pound extension at Southend Airport could open up massive potential for LED display screens if a new investor for the airport is found.
Tuesday, 29th January 2008 - full story