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Wrights Bridge reopens after major repairs
We’re working in partnership with Sandwell Council, has reopened the 129-year-old Wrights Bridge after extensive repairs. Located on the Dudley No 2 Canal, Wrights Bridge connects local people to the Old Hill train station and has been closed for several years due to safety concerns about the bridge deck and its structural supports. Constructed in…
Read MoreMumbai wants thousands of electric ferries, and they’re starting with these flying boats
Politicians in Maharashtra hope to build the world’s largest electric mass transit system on the coastal metropolis’ waterways. It’s all starting now with a recent order of 11 of Swedish boat maker Candela’s P-12 electric ferries, often referred to as ‘flying boats’ due to the way their hydrofoils lift the hulls out of the water…
Read MoreePropulsion Partners With Australia-Based Power Equipment To Meet Growing Electric Propulsion Demand
ePropulsion, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today it has entered into a strategic partnership with Australia-based distributor Power Equipment to increase access and awareness to sustainable propulsion technologies across the Australian market. As a family-owned company with a rich, 35-year history, Power Equipment serves as one of the largest Australian independent engine…
Read MoreMaking headway on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal
We’re ramping up works to repair a stretch of embankment on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, between Mossley and Stalybridge, which slipped following heavy rain earlier this year. Rockbags on River Tame The works We’ve secured agreements with several third-party landowners and installed and upgraded over 1,000m of track to access the remote location of the…
Read MoreBosch acquires rights to PowerCell hydrogen fuel cell technology for expansion into Chinese auto market
Clarity on clean hydrogen Our mission is to deliver engaging and independent business journalism and insight to executives and leaders in the global clean hydrogen industry. We focus on delivering the news and analysis that matters, fearlessly looking beyond the hydrogen hype to provide a balanced view of the market, giving readers the knowledge they…
Read MoreNew chair appointed in Wales
We’ve today announced the appointment of Fay Jones-Poole as the new chair of the advisory board that oversees our charitable activity across Wales. At the same time we have published our first-ever Our Work in Wales report, shining a spotlight on the significant contribution Wales’s historic canals make to the nation’s economy, communities, heritage and environment. About…
Read MoreDredging for boaters at Gloucester Docks
We’re carrying out dredging at Gloucester Docks as part of the charity’s vital work to manage Britain’s most inland port. We’ve spent £3 million in the last three years on dredging the Docks to allow boats and tall vessels to freely navigate and moor in the heart of Gloucester. The dredging programme will remove around…
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Read MoreOur towpath upgrade works see £3 million of investment into West Yorkshire’s canals
Projects help improve access and encourage more people to get active. We’re undertaking £3 million of towpath improvements along two canals in the Huddersfield area. Keeping canals alive and open Still navigated by boats as they have been for hundreds of years, and today used by more than 10 million people a fortnight, our historic…
Read MoreNational Waterways Museum Gloucester marks refugee week with a welcome to the Moomins
Much-loved Finnish characters the Moomins bring their special messages of kindness, sharing and friendship to the National Waterways Museum Gloucester this month. Canoeing at Gloucester Quays It’s 80 years since author Tove Jansson introduced her mythical Moomins to the world. Their stories look at friendship, acceptance, and community. Which makes them perfect ambassadors for Refugee…
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