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Climate projections suggest that the UK will be increasingly affected by climate-induced hazards in the future, exacerbating the potential for multihazard events to occur. This paper explores the extent to which climate resilience is being embedded in current and future rail transport infrastructure projects in London through use of a multihazard approach. It concludes that a multihazard approach is a relatively new concept and is therefore not currently being considered widely. However, opportunities for decision makers to explore its value to mitigate climate risks through collaborative working and further research exist – this paper recommends that two main stages are required to achieve this. Route 1 requires climate/hazard experts to identify and characterise the different hazard interactions that could occur, including their impact on the UK/London. Following this, route 2 involves the creation of multidisciplinary workshops to identify any multihazard vulnerabilities associated with different rail assets – potentially highlighting areas where further research is required. The paper concludes that although a London rail context has been adopted in order to understand the relevance of a multihazard approach, there is opportunity for it to be considered across many different sectors in the UK and the wider civil engineering industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The transport sector is proving to be the most difficult sector to move towards carbon efficiency. A 'trend-break' is required through a combination of behavioural change, technological innovation and robust policy implementation. The visioning and backcasting for transport in London (Vibat London) project illustrates the potential options and pathways for reducing transport carbon dioxide emissions in London. It calls for a wider and transparent public discussion of potential future options if low-emission lifestyles are to be 'owned' and climate change is to be effectively addressed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on underground transportation in London, England. Climate change will have serious implications for the underground. Very hot weather increases the likelihood of rails buckling in the heat and hotter conditions for passengers. To address the effects of future climate change, London Underground Ltd. (LUL) has been working with the Greater London Authority on a project to examine the effects of climate change on the London transport network. LUL is also working with the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne on a study into the effects of climate change on embankments and earth structures. LUL is also committed to waste minimization. Energy needs will continue to rise as the renewal of the underground system progresses, but LUL is taking steps to reduce consumption wherever possible and to purchase more electricity from renewable sources.