The impact of weather and climate on transport in the UK

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An attempt is made to classify the impact of weather and climate upon air, rail, road and water transport by considering for each: climatic design and required levels of maintenance; weather sensitivity and thresholds; weather forecasting and new technology. This analysis is conducted for both the vehicles of transport and the travel surfaces and nodes. It is clear that much more research and training is required before transport managers and users fully understand the atmospheric impact on transport both from a hazard and from a resource point of view. Similarly meteorologists and climatologists need to understand more fully the problems faced by transport managers and users. The recent establishment of the National Road Ice Prediction Network by the Department of Transport is suggested as a useful model for other transport sectors such as rail and airport authorities to emulate.

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