Road safety has long relied on a familiar toolkit: better infrastructure, stricter enforcement, improved vehicle design and public awareness campaigns. While these measures have undoubtedly saved thousands of lives, recent casualty figures suggest that progress is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve through traditional approaches alone. The latest road casualty statistics released by the Department for Transport highlight this challenge. Although fatalities on Britain

Local highway authorities across England have been given new guidance designed to help them prepare road networks for the growing impacts of climate change and increasingly extreme weather conditions. The Local Highways Climate Adaptation Guide, published by the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (Adept), provides a practical framework for councils and transport authorities seeking to improve the resilience of their highway infrastructure

The Grantham Southern Relief Road project has been recognised among the UK's highest-performing construction schemes after securing a prestigious Gold Award at the 2026 Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) National Site Awards. The accolade places the Lincolnshire infrastructure project among the country's leading construction sites, recognising exceptional performance across a range of areas including community engagement, environmental management, workforce welfare and sit

A new A19 crossing over the River Tees is unlikely to be delivered for at least 12 years and could cost around £700 million, according to Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen. The mayor said any major new crossing would require central government funding, but warned that current national road investment priorities make progress unlikely in the near future. The Department for Transport has not included a completely new River Tees crossing in its current Road Investment Strategy, whic

A long-awaited bypass designed to tackle persistent landslip issues on one of North Yorkshire's key transport corridors is expected to open to traffic next month. North Yorkshire Council has confirmed that the new 2.5-mile (4km) section of the A59 at Kex Gill is currently scheduled to open on 6 July, marking a significant milestone for a project described as the most ambitious highways scheme ever undertaken by the authority. The £83.5 million project has created a new route

Transport Scotland has taken a major step towards completing the long-awaited dualling of the A9 between Perth and Inverness, opening procurement for a framework worth almost £2 billion to deliver the project's remaining sections. The new framework, valued at £1.94bn, will be used to appoint contractors for five outstanding stretches of the route that have yet to enter the procurement process. Together, these sections account for more than 92km of dual carriageway constructio

A new floating solar installation has been commissioned at a Cheshire quarry, providing renewable energy generation for one of the UK's leading industrial silica sand producers while demonstrating the growing role of floating solar technology in the industrial sector. Renewable energy specialist Nova has successfully energised a 400kW floating photovoltaic (FPV) array at North Arclid Lake, located within Bathgate Silica Sand's Arclid Quarry near Sandbach. The project, develop

The Government's new Civil Aviation Bill is set to place airspace modernisation at the heart of a major package of aviation reforms designed to improve efficiency, reduce delays and strengthen passenger protections across the UK aviation sector. Currently making its way through Parliament, the legislation introduces a range of measures aimed at preparing the aviation industry for future growth while ensuring the UK's regulatory framework remains fit for purpose in an increasi

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched the next phase of its Hydrogen Challenge programme, inviting organisations from across the aviation sector to help shape the future of hydrogen-powered flight. The initiative forms part of the regulator's ongoing efforts to prepare the aviation industry for the potential introduction of zero-emission aircraft, while ensuring that safety, certification and operational standards evolve alongside emerging technologies. Applicati

The UK's railway innovation sector has received a significant boost with the opening of Britain's first dedicated electrified testing loop at the Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre in Warwickshire. Rail Minister Lord Hendy officially inaugurated the new facility during a launch event attended by rail industry leaders, apprentices and local schoolchildren, marking a major milestone in the development of advanced rail testing and innovation capabilities in the UK. The new 3.5-

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has brought together mayors from across England as part of a renewed drive to accelerate housing, infrastructure and transport projects, promising Government support for local leaders prepared to push forward developments that have faced delays or opposition. The meeting of the Mayoral Council, attended by mayors from across the political spectrum, focused on how devolved powers can be used to unlock economic growth, improve transport networks

West Midlands Railway (WMR) has rolled out dedicated accessible waiting spaces at more than 35 stations in a move designed to improve the travel experience for disabled passengers and make accessing assistance easier. Developed in collaboration with disability campaigner Cameron Wood, the initiative provides clearly designated locations on station platforms where passengers requiring support can wait and be easily identified by railway staff. The scheme aims to streamline the

Transport for London (TfL) has introduced a new initiative aimed at making journeys easier and more accessible for people who rely on mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs. The new Mobility Aid Recognition Scheme is designed to give users greater confidence when travelling across London's public transport network by providing formal confirmation that their mobility equipment is suitable for use on TfL services. The programme forms part of TfL's wider commitment to improvi

Passenger numbers on London's Underground network fell by 41 per cent during Tuesday's Tube strike, according to Transport for London (TfL), as industrial action caused widespread disruption across the capital. The walkout, organised by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, affected services across multiple lines and marked the first of two planned 24-hour strikes this week. A second day of industrial action is scheduled for Thursday. While Underground usag

Transport for Greater Manchester and Greater Manchester Police are increasing the region's speed enforcement capability with the introduction of two additional enforcement vehicles. The investment, funded by Transport for Greater Manchester on behalf of the Greater Manchester Road Safety Partnership, will expand the police speed enforcement fleet from three vehicles to five. The additional capacity is intended to support Greater Manchester's Vision Zero strategy, which aims t

A transport safety officer from leading security firm MAN Commercial has been recognised as a winner at the prestigious ACS pacesetters security officer of distinction awards 2026. Mohammed Naqshbandi, who works for client Transport for West Midlands, received the award following an extraordinary off-duty incident in which he demonstrated exceptional courage, professionalism and instinctive judgement in the face of danger. While arriving early for work, Mohammed witnessed a v