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Transport

Engineering excellence for future transport systems

The destination for transport engineering excellence. Access the latest news, technical information, events, IET products and services, support for professional development and have the opportunity to join transport engineering communities.

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A UK CAA view on the future of unmanned aircraft systems

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Addressing the safe integration of UAVs in the European airspace

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E&T magazine news

MRJ engine tested in flight

The Pratt & Whitney PurePower PW1200G engine made its first flight in a significant milestone for Japan's commercial aircraft.

Energy recovery trial begins for diesel commuter trains

A new research project aims to provide regenerative braking capability with on-board mechanical energy storage for the first time on diesel commuter trains.

Latest events

30 May

The Engineering Challenge of Crossrail

London, UK

12 Jun

No pilot, no problem?

Bath, UK

18 Jun

Social Media in Transport

London, UK

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Books

The IET runs a professional and academic book programme across 21 specialist disciplines, covering all the key areas of engineering and technology.

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Journals

A dynamic and expanding journals publishing program containing both original and review papers relating to all disciplines in electrical, electronics, computing, control, biomedical and communications technologies.

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IET Standards

Publishes a range of standards, codes of practice and guidance materials for professional engineers, using its expertise to achieve consensus on best practice in emerging and established technology fields

Transport articles

Classic Projects: Bluebird K7

21 May 2012

The Bluebird K7 is an iconic design in British engineering history - but how does it compare to today's standards?

Nissan Sunderland sees British manufacturing on the up

21 May 2012

With four new models secured for manufacturing in the UK, is Nissan Sunderland proving that British manufacturing is on the up?

Future of the High Street

21 May 2012

Online purchasing, out-of-town retail parks, a double-dip recession: the high street is under siege. Commentators and policy-makers alike fear the prospect of empty and irrelevant town centres. But is it possible that, on the contrary, a mid-21st century economy will see a return to a socially active and dynamic high-street environment? We take a look at one iconic high street to work out what the future holds for our retailers.