Artificial intelligence mounted on refuse collection vehicles could transform the way councils identify and repair potholes, after a proposal in Parliament called for the technology to be rolled out across England's local road network. Using bin lorries as mobile road inspectors could provide local authorities with a constant stream of real-time highway condition data, enabling defects to be identified long before they become costly repairs or safety hazards. The proposal was

Volunteers supported environmental initiatives, rail safety education and community organisations at 13 locations as part of a nationwide programme of employee volunteering. Employees from Siemens Mobility have contributed 1,367 volunteering hours to community projects across the UK this spring, supporting a wide range of initiatives focused on environmental improvement, community wellbeing, inclusion and rail safety. Working alongside organisations including Community Rail N

A construction contractor has been fined after a Health and Safety Executive investigation uncovered a dangerous workplace culture that saw dumper truck operators instructed not to wear seat belts—practices that contributed to a serious overturn incident which left a worker with devastating leg injuries. The prosecution follows an incident at a construction site in Ince on 10 October 2022, where a 27-year-old operativesuffered severe crush injuries after the one-tonne dumper

Five-year agreement will support road and footway inspections across London, helping local authorities target maintenance investment through improved asset management. The London Borough of Ealing has appointed XAIS-PTS to deliver road condition monitoring services under a £33 million framework designed to improve the management and maintenance of highway assets across the capital. Awarded under Lot 2 of Ealing's Highways and Transport Services Framework, the contract commenc

Major investment aims to boost treatment capacity, improve environmental compliance and strengthen resilience at a Thames Water site that previously attracted national attention over persistent odour complaints. Galliford Try has secured a £47.5 million contract from Thames Water to deliver a significant upgrade programme at Camberley Sewage Treatment Works in Surrey, as the water company continues efforts to improve the performance and resilience of its wastewater infrastruc

New CEO sets out customer pledges as work to turn around South East Water starts now. John Halsall started today (Thursday, 23 July) as Chief Executive Officer at South East Water, following regulatory approval. John takes up the role at a critical moment for South East Water. He comes with a clear plan to improve day-to-day performance and rebuild trust with customers. Since being announced as CEO-Designate on 22 June, John has spent time listening to colleagues and key stak

Quick-thinking Tyne and Wear Metro staff have been praised after rescuing a runaway dog from one of the network's busiest sections of railway, reuniting him safely with his relieved owner. Operations managers Louis Meach and Alan Hudson sprang into action on 19 June after receiving reports that Bobby, a three-and-a-half-year-old Rhodesian Ridgeback, had wandered onto the Metro line between South Gosforth and Ilford Road. The stretch is one of the busiest parts of the Tyne and

Road studs are a familiar feature across the UK’s road network, but their role as a critical safety tool is sometimes overlooked. WJ Group is calling on highway authorities and asset managers to take a more strategic approach to their specification and maintenance, positioning road studs as a core component of modern road safety strategies rather than a secondary consideration. Martin Webb, Innovation Director at WJ explains: “Over the last decade or so, we’ve seen a stagna

SurveyX (UK) has launched with ambitions to modernise the way underground assets are identified, mapped and inspected, combining traditional surveying expertise with emerging digital technologies to support construction and infrastructure projects across the UK. The Yorkshire-based start-up is targeting the growing demand for accurate underground asset intelligence, offering a range of specialist services including topographical surveys, ground penetrating radar (GPR), utilit

Avanti West Coast transports families to holiday destinations across the West Coast Main Line as part of new charity partnership. Avanti West Coast teams up with the Family Holiday Charity in a first for the railway industry Charity set up to provide vulnerable families with the opportunity to enjoy time spent away together Initial pilot scheme will support families on short breaks along the West Coast Main Line this summer Avanti West Coast is teaming up with a charity to h

A Thameslink employee is urging others to trust their instincts after workplace suicide prevention training gave her the confidence to intervene and save the life of a man in crisis. A Thameslink employee has spoken of the moment specialist suicide prevention training enabled her to step in and prevent what could have been a tragic loss of life at a railway station. Farhanah Emrith, a Revenue Control Officer from Bedford, believes the confidence she gained through workplace t

Utility workers swapped pipeline planning for an unexpected farmyard rescue after helping free a stranded cow using an excavator in West Yorkshire. A team of Yorkshire Water contractors found themselves carrying out an unusual rescue operation after helping free a cow trapped in a ditch while undertaking survey work ahead of a water mains replacement scheme in West Yorkshire. The five-person team had been carrying out site investigations near Otley when a local farmer approac

The reopening of Doncaster Sheffield Airport is welcome news for South Yorkshire. The bigger question is whether the UK's regional aviation network needs more competition—or a completely different strategy. By Kevin Robinson The approval of Doncaster Sheffield Airport's airspace consultation is more than another regulatory milestone. It is the latest chapter in one of the UK's most remarkable airport comeback stories. Few believed, when the airport closed in 2022, that commer

Road restrictions lifted after 18 months as 14,000-brick structure prepares the Midland Main Line for future freight growth and electrification. Traffic has returned to Kirk Hill in Nottinghamshire after more than 18 months of road closures, marking a major milestone in Network Rail's reconstruction of the historic railway bridge. The restrictions were lifted on 17 July, following completion of the main structural works, with the project now entering its final phase ahead of

Consortium signals willingness to introduce enhanced local public control, a Government 'Golden Share' and 10 years without dividends as it seeks backing from Andy Burnham's new administration. The consortium seeking to rescue Thames Water has unveiled significant changes to its proposed £10 billion recapitalisation plan, offering greater public oversight, enhanced powers for ministers and local authorities, and a commitment to reinvest all profits for at least a decade. Lond

City council awards interim highways maintenance deal to ensure continuity of frontline services while long-term procurement continues following the end of the PFI era. Kier has secured a £120 million contract extension to continue maintaining Birmingham's highways network after Birmingham City Council approved a new interim agreement running until July 2028. The award ensures essential highway maintenance services will continue uninterrupted following changes to the city's l