A major upgrade to one of the UK’s key energy infrastructure routes has been completed, with the Southampton to London Pipeline (SLP) now fully operational. The modernised pipeline is expected to enhance fuel supply to London’s major airports while supporting the aviation sector’s transition towards lower-carbon energy sources, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The project has focused on upgrading critical sections of the network to increase capacity and improve resi

A coalition of eight charities has called on the UK government to ensure its forthcoming integrated transport strategy, Better Connected, delivers meaningful improvements for the millions of people without access to a car. The Sustainable Transport Alliance, drawing on feedback from community organisations nationwide, has warned that the current system remains fragmented and risks excluding a significant share of the population unless stronger action is taken. Around one in t

Telent has been awarded a new long-term contract by South Western Railway (SWR), extending a partnership that has spanned more than 15 years and underpins key passenger-facing systems across the network. The agreement will see Telent continue to provide both planned and reactive maintenance for Station Information and Security Systems (SISS) at 186 stations and 13 depots. The scope includes critical assets such as CCTV, Public Address and Voice Alarm (PAVA) systems, Passenger

Proposals to create a series of distinctive public spaces around Birmingham’s HS2 Curzon Street Station have been put forward for approval, as development of the city-centre terminus continues. HS2 Ltd has released updated designs illustrating how the surrounding areas could look, with revised plans now due to be reviewed by council planners next week. The proposals aim to deliver a high-quality public realm centred on a number of “character areas”, including a main arrival s

Herefordshire Council has launched its ‘Back the Bypass’ campaign, bringing together local leaders, businesses and stakeholders to highlight the potential benefits of a long-planned bypass for the county. At the heart of the campaign is a series of new films showcasing the impact of current congestion and illustrating how the proposed scheme could transform connectivity, economic growth and quality of life. The content also provides further detail on Phase One of the project,

Plans for a new relief road aimed at easing congestion in Blyth have been approved by councillors, with the scheme now dependent on final government funding confirmation. The £55 million project proposes the construction of a dual carriageway at the western end of the A1061, including a 0.8-mile (1.3km) link between the A192 Three Horseshoes junction and the Portland Wynd roundabout. The scheme also includes dualling an existing section of single carriageway and delivering a

Plans to remove tarmac from certain low-use roads in Lincolnshire have been ruled out by council leaders, who described the idea as a step backwards in managing the county’s highway network. The proposal, known as “unmetalling”, had been put forward by highways officers as a potential cost-saving measure to help address wider maintenance pressures. It would have involved downgrading some of the least-used routes—particularly rural roads serving limited properties. However, at

Ten ducklings have been safely rescued from the M4 in Berkshire after being spotted wandering along the carriageway without their mother. National Highways traffic officers discovered the birds between junctions 10 (Winnersh Interchange) and 11 (Three Mile Cross Interchange) on 30 March and intervened to remove them from the busy motorway. The ducklings were collected and transported to Oxfordshire Wildlife Rescue in Blewbury, near Didcot, where they have since been placed in

North Northamptonshire Council is set to introduce a revised framework for managing highways defects, aimed at improving response times, consistency and overall network safety. The council’s executive will review the updated approach on 14 April, with the new framework designed to replace the previous 2019 highway safety inspection guidance inherited from the former county council. The updated system sets out how issues such as potholes and other defects will be identified, p

Transport for London (TfL) has completed a major digital upgrade to its highway licensing process, working in partnership with SocietyWorks to move all application forms online. The new system replaces traditional Microsoft Word-based forms with a streamlined digital interface, built using SocietyWorks’ FixMyStreet Forms platform—the same technology that underpins TfL’s Streetcare fault reporting service. Applicants can now submit requests for a wide range of highway licences

Long-running roadworks on the M27 are nearing completion, with National Highways confirming that all four lanes will reopen later this month. The works, which have significantly affected journeys for an extended period, have been particularly noticeable between Junctions 5 and 7—linking Eastleigh and Hedge End—and extending towards the River Hamble. According to National Highways, the scheme is due to conclude with the full reopening of the motorway by 6am on Tuesday, 21 Apri

One year after opening, the Silvertown Tunnel has helped ease congestion and improve journey times across east London, according to Transport for London (TfL). New data indicates that weekday peak journeys through the nearby Blackwall Tunnel have reduced by more than 10%, reflecting improved traffic flow following the introduction of the new crossing. Prior to the scheme, the Blackwall Tunnel experienced around 700 closures annually, frequently caused by incidents such as ove

ffeibr has extended its next-generation full fibre network beyond the Core Valley Lines rail corridor, reaching into Cardiff city centre and Cardiff Bay. The network, which is deployed alongside railway infrastructure, builds on existing South Wales Metro fibre routes. The expansion is intended to enhance digital capacity across the Cardiff Capital Region and support wider economic and technological development. According to the company, the upgraded routes deliver high-speed

East West Railway Company (EWR Co) has opened its final route-wide consultation on updated plans for the East West Rail project, which will connect Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford and Cambridge. Running for eight weeks from 14 April to 9 June 2026, the consultation provides communities along the corridor with a key opportunity to review the latest proposals and influence the scheme’s final design ahead of a planned Development Consent Order (DCO) submission in 2027. The consul

Hull Trains has recognised the contributions of its employees at a recent Excellence Awards event, highlighting the people behind its operational success. The ceremony, held at The Deep in Hull, provided an opportunity for staff to come together and celebrate achievements across a variety of areas, including customer service, safety, teamwork and community involvement. The event follows a strong period for the open access operator, which was recently ranked as the top-perform

Passengers travelling through London Euston will benefit from a brand‑new customer information hub when main line services resume this week (Thursday 9 April), which will make it quicker and easier for people to get the help they need. The bright new kiosk adorned in the ‘Euston yellow’ colours has been created using customer insight and the experience of staff who will work in it. It brings colleagues on the concourse together and is part of an ongoing programme to improve d