Transport for London (TfL) has attracted widespread attention after posting on social media to celebrate its youngest newly licensed taxi driver, generating hundreds of thousands of views within hours. The post, shared on 29 January, announced that a driver named Connor had received his London Taxi Driver’s Licence on his 21st birthday. By Friday morning, the update had amassed over 480,000 views and sparked extensive engagement from both the taxi trade and the general public

Waymo, the US-based driverless car company owned by Alphabet, has announced plans to operate a robotaxi service in London as early as September 2026. A pilot service is expected to begin in April, with vehicles initially monitored by safety drivers while mapping the city’s streets. When the full service opens to passengers, the cars will operate without a human behind the wheel. Local Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood said the government is supporting Waymo and other operat

Greater Anglia is installing new safety features at 18 railway stations across Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk in a bid to reduce trespass incidents, with all measures expected to be in place within the next few months. The action follows a rise in disruption linked to people accessing the railway without permission. Last year alone, trespass incidents caused delays totalling more than 18 days, with over 440 hours of train delays recorded and 251 services c

The chief executive of United Utilities received total pay of more than £1.25 million during the 2024/25 financial year, newly published figures reveal. Louise Beardmore, who leads the North West water company, was paid £1,254,000 for the year. By comparison, the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s annual salary of £172,153 would fit into her total remuneration around seven times. United Utilities’ chief financial officer, Phil Aspin, also received a substantial package, earnin

National Highways has unveiled a series of Supply Chain Roadshows designed to help businesses across Kent and Essex access work on the Lower Thames Crossing, as construction on the major infrastructure project is set to begin later this year. With at least a third of the project’s construction spend expected to go to small and medium-sized enterprises, National Highways says there are significant opportunities ahead for local companies. The first of six roadshows took place y

A key stage has been reached on the M3 Junction 9 improvement scheme, with National Highways preparing to install steel beams for the new roundabout structure. To allow the work to be carried out safely, the M3 will be closed in both directions between junctions 8 and 9 from 9pm on Friday 30 January until 6am on Monday 2 February. A second full weekend closure is planned from 13 to 16 February, when further beams will be lifted into position on the southern side of the juncti

A new parliamentary report has raised serious concerns about the future of the UK’s rail manufacturing workforce, warning that growing skills shortages could undermine the sector just as it faces a rare opportunity for renewal, expansion, and long-term resilience. Published on 28 January 2026, the Transport Committee’s report Engine for Growth: securing skills for transport manufacturing calls for urgent, joined-up action from government, industry, and training providers. Fo

Driverless vehicles are expected to appear on London’s roads later this year as Waymo moves from testing to public trials. While the technology has advanced rapidly, questions remain over how quickly autonomous cars can transition from the test phase to everyday transport in one of the world’s busiest cities—and whether the London rollout can serve as a model for other urban areas. Waymo, the self-driving car division of Google’s parent company Alphabet, has confirmed plans t

Oxford City Council has made progress on the long-delayed Oxpens River Bridge project, naming Jacksons Civil Engineering Group as the preferred contractor for the £14 million scheme. Construction is now expected to begin this spring, with the bridge scheduled to be craned into place in September and completion targeted for February 2027, according to Construction Enquirer. The bridge forms a central part of the council’s broader West End regeneration strategy, designed to pro

Construction is now in its final stages on a major new bypass in Leicestershire, with the council confirming that the road is receiving its “finishing touches” ahead of a planned opening later this year. The Melton Mowbray Distributor Road has been developed to reduce congestion in the town centre while accommodating increased traffic from new housing developments in the area. Stretching nearly 4.5 miles, it is the largest highways project ever undertaken by Leicestershire Co

On 29 January 2026, the UK rail freight sector saw a significant development with the official launch of Heavy Haul Rail Limited as an independent company. This follows the sale of Freightliner UK’s Intermodal Logistics division, allowing Heavy Haul Rail to concentrate exclusively on the bulk freight market and leverage over 25 years of operational expertise. As a standalone entity, Heavy Haul Rail now moves 17 million tonnes of bulk freight each year, serving industries suc

Last year at Highways UK, long‑term Re‑flow partner QMS unveiled a new, more sustainable approach to line marking: the new EcoRib™ and ColdMark™ [CW1]  machine. Headline benefits include improving the long-term performance of profiled edge line marking, while simultaneously cutting whole-life cost, carbon, and ocean microplastics – innovations that may well interest other businesses looking to boost their sustainability credentials.   “We’ve taken line marking to a whole new

With Nick Harris confirming his departure from National Highways, attention has turned to who might take the helm of the organisation that oversees the UK’s strategic road network. While the formal recruitment process will launch in the spring, a number of senior leaders in the highways and infrastructure sector are already being discussed as potential contenders. Below we explore four names frequently mentioned in industry conversations: Duncan Smith, Peter Mumford, Lizi Ste

Nick Harris, Chief Executive of National Highways, has confirmed he will step down after five years leading the organisation. He will remain in post during a short transition period while the Board finalises interim leadership arrangements, with recruitment for a permanent successor due to begin in the spring, but how will his time at the helm be judged. Upon Insight breaking news of his planned departure weeks ago, Harris initially issued a strong rebuttal, insisting he was

Warwickshire County Council has unveiled a pioneering initiative aimed at reducing inappropriate speeding on rural roads, with a focus on the historic Fosse Way. While only a portion of drivers exceed the speed limit, many accidents are caused by driving too fast for the conditions , particularly on bends and at junctions where visibility is limited. Rural roads account for 41% of all collisions in the county, making them a significant focus for safety improvements. A centra

National Highways is reviewing a new proposal to install temporary slip-roads at M6 Junction 38 after initial plans to partially close the junction for four years met widespread opposition. Under the original scheme, part of the northbound side would close for two years and the southbound side for the same period, as part of a project to replace the Lune Gorge bridges between 2027 and 2031. Residents and local businesses raised concerns about the potential disruption, pro