Colleagues from across Ramudden Global UK and Ramudden Global came together yesterday for the group’s ‘Get Set for Growth’ event, alongside a number of invited customers. The event centred on demonstrating the organisation’s end-to-end capability as a fully connected infrastructure safety group. Teams showcased how services — spanning in-house design and innovation, Urban Solutions, Traffic Management Services, Digital Solutions and Highway Solutions — integrate to deliver sa

Flannery Plant Hire has secured PAS 2080:2023 certification, becoming the first operated plant hire company in the UK to achieve the standard for whole-life carbon management. PAS 2080 is recognised internationally as the leading framework for managing and reducing carbon across the built environment value chain. It sets out requirements for organisations to measure, manage and drive down emissions throughout the lifecycle of infrastructure and construction projects. The cert

A men’s charity in Herefordshire has been treated to some truly cutting-edge machinery thanks to a grant from National Highways which is working on a nearby road scheme. Ross-on-Wye Men’s Shed invites retired and semi-retired men to make an active contribution to the local community by repairing, renovating and recycling items. To support the not-for-profit organisation, National Highways - which is carrying out repairs on the A40 at Leys Bend following a rockfall – has donat

Vivek Chaudhri to join National Highways on 2 March, replacing NED Janette Beinart whose term has ended. Vivek will be joining National Highways as a Non-Executive Director, looking particularly to bring experience in IT and technology.  He has served in Non-Executive Director positions in public and private sector organisations including East London NHS Foundation Trust and Queen Victoria NHS Hospital Trust. This reflects his extensive experience in operating at Vice Preside

Road users and local communities are being encouraged to take part in a new phase of public engagement on the future of the M8 Woodside Viaducts. Transport Scotland is inviting feedback on early-stage options for a permanent intervention at the site, with a series of in-person exhibitions and an online event planned. The sessions will provide an overview of the emerging proposals and explain the approach being taken to develop a long-term solution for this section of the moto

Leeds City Council has agreed a four-year extension to its engineering services contract with WSP, continuing a long-standing collaboration supporting the city’s highways and transport network. The renewed agreement builds on a partnership that began in 2003, under which WSP has delivered a wide range of technical and consultancy services across Leeds. These have included transport policy development, traffic management, Urban Traffic Management and Control (UTMC) signal oper

A new vehicle restraint system has been installed at the Fort Bovisand housing development, addressing the unique safety demands of its exposed coastal setting while maintaining the visual character of the site. Positioned on a dramatic cliff-top overlooking the sea, the development required a permanent barrier solution capable of delivering reliable vehicle containment without introducing a harsh or industrial appearance into a residential environment. The location presented

Transport for London's (TfL) approach to meeting the needs of disabled passengers is "lacking depth and nuance", a new City Hall report has found. The London Assembly Transport Committee said TfL's work to improve accessibility remained "surface level", despite repeated pledges to make the network more inclusive. Its month-long investigation looked into barriers faced by London's disabled population - made up of 1.2 million people - and found a lack of step‑free access and li

Describing the condition of the UK’s roads as a “problem” no longer does it justice. For many drivers, the scale of deterioration has reached crisis point. Anyone who has taken to the roads recently will be familiar with the jolting impact of deep craters, crumbling edges and temporary repairs already breaking apart. The scale of the issue is reflected in new figures from The AA. In January alone, the organisation responded to almost 69,000 call-outs linked to vehicle damage

Joe Docherty has been appointed as Group Head of Health and Safety, bringing extensive cross-sector experience to the role and strengthening the organisation’s long-term commitment to safeguarding its workforce and stakeholders. Docherty joins from Amey, where he developed broad expertise across health, safety, wellbeing, environmental and quality functions. His career has spanned multiple industries and operational settings, including complex, safety-critical environments, g

Viral food sensation Spudman is teaming up with London Northwestern Railway (LNR) to give away 730 free jacket potatoes in celebration of the operator’s new Class 730 trains. The month-long collaboration marks the introduction of the new fleet on the Trent Valley Line, strengthening connections between London and parts of Cheshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Buckinghamshire. Fans will have three opportunities to grab a free loaded spud, with events taking place across th

The contractor for Exceat Bridge replacement project has been announced. East Sussex County Council has awarded Jackson Civil Engineering a contract to replace a Victoria bridge. Exceat Bridge carries the A259 across the River Cuckmere, within the Seven Sisters Country Park, which is itself in the South Downs National Park. East Sussex County Council considers the A259 to be an important route for economic connectivity, linking communities from the east of the County along th

A new Roads Policing Unit (RPU) Tasking Team will officially go live on 16 February 2026, reinforcing efforts to reduce road-related harm across the Thames Valley. The specialist team has been established to enhance the region’s response to dangerous driving and serious collisions, supporting a safer environment for all road users. Operating across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire, the unit will adopt a data-led approach to identifying the areas and behaviours prese

Road rage has become a defining feature of UK driving culture, with almost half of drivers (47%) saying they have experienced road rage while driving, a new study suggests. One in six (15%) drivers say it happens often, while almost a third (31%) experience it occasionally – suggesting road rage is now the norm rather than the exception on Britain’s roads, according to the research by road safety tech brand Ooono. The research, conducted among more than 2,000 UK drivers, high

A consortium comprising Siemens Mobility and Stadler has secured a landmark contract from DSB to supply 226 fully automated, four-car trainsets, with an option for up to 100 additional units. Valued at approximately €3 billion, the agreement will create the world’s largest open railway system operating with automated train operation (ATO). The project marks a major step forward in Denmark’s rail modernisation strategy and the evolution of driverless urban transport. Division

Planned industrial action across Greater Manchester’s Bee Network has been avoided after staff at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) voted to accept a new multi-year pay agreement. The deal brings an end to a long-running dispute that saw strike action last year, with employees represented by Unite the Union and UNISON. In ballots held earlier this week, 87% of UNISON members and 85% of Unite members voted in favour of the revised offer. Under the agreement, staff will r