Service 77 to run round-the-clock linking city and key hospital First Bus has begun the first 24hr bus service in Glasgow. Its 77 service operating between the city centre, connecting to the West End and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital started providing trips all day and night this week (Sunday 18 January). This is being achieved with journeys added in the late evening and early hours, which will operate seven days a week. Dr Sandesh Gulhane MSP and Louise Nesbitt from th

Motorists are being encouraged to consider electric vehicles (EVs) for their next car, as the government launches a nationwide campaign highlighting the potential cost and environmental benefits. The Department for Transport (DfT) has introduced ‘Get that Electric Feeling’ , which will run across television, radio, digital platforms, social media, and physical locations such as petrol stations, shopping centres, motorway services, and roadside digital displays. The campaign

The UK’s infrastructure sector faces a decisive decade. Climate change is reshaping how projects are financed, delivered, and maintained, while ageing assets demand urgent renewal or improved resilience against extreme weather. And with institutions like National Highways, Transport for London, and the Environment Agency committed to ambitious carbon targets, carbon management is shaping competitiveness and long-term strategy across the sector. A new report from Re-flow Manag

Applications for ESPO’s (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) national framework agreement for the supply and installation of signage are set to close tomorrow, according to ProContract. The framework covers a wide range of signage, including safety signs, corporate signs, road name signs, and electronic displays , providing councils, public bodies, and other organisations with a simplified route to procurement. ESPO is a public sector buying organisation , owned by 13 loc

Faded road markings are making UK roads more dangerous, with 92% of motorists reporting that safety has declined as essential lines and symbols disappear, according to new research from the RAC. The survey of 1,693 drivers found that 21% believe most markings in their local area have nearly vanished, while 71% say at least some lines or symbols are no longer clearly visible. Nearly three-quarters ( 72% ) of respondents think the problem has worsened over the past five years

Waymo has launched trials of fully autonomous Jaguar I‑Pace SUVs in London, marking the first use of its driverless vehicles in the UK. The tests are part of a government-backed pilot scheme aimed at accelerating the rollout of autonomous technology on British roads. The US-based company, which operates self-driving taxi services across six US states and recently expanded into Japan, is among the early participants in the programme. Uber is expected to join in the spring, pa

Skanska has appointed former National Highways director Dean Sporn as divisional director for highways and aviation, strengthening its senior leadership team in the UK infrastructure market. Sporn joins Skanska from National Highways, where he served as director of the regional investment programme for the south , overseeing the planning and delivery of a multibillion-pound portfolio of major road schemes. In the role, he worked closely with government, local authorities and

A new "green bridge" spanning the A30 has been planted with saplings, grasses and wildflowers following dualling work. As part of the A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross upgrade, the 165ft (50m) long and 40ft (12.5m) wide Marazanvose bridge has been planted with hazel, hawthorn, holly, dog rose, wych and elder saplings. Andrew Alcorn, programme manager for National Highways, said the bridge formed a route for wildlife, farmers, horse riders and walkers. "We've built a total of 33

Passengers are set to benefit from a major programme of essential upgrades to the West Coast Main Line – the railway that connects London, the Midlands, the North West and Scotland. Today, Network Rail is unveiling the next step in its plans to overhaul Britain’s busiest mixed-use railway for the first time in more than 50 years. The line carries almost 2,000 passenger trains and 15,000 tonnes of goods every day, but much of its infrastructure is struggling to meet modern dem

Arcadis, the global leader in sustainable design and consultancy for natural and built assets, is pleased to announce its partnership with Transport for London (TfL) to implement a Decision Support System (DSS) powered by Arcadis’ Enterprise Decision Analytics (EDA) platform. This initiative will help TfL streamline its asset investment planning process, improve usability, and increase agility in responding to changing requirements. This work builds on Arcadis' long-standing

“We want people to be able to travel around Salford as efficiently and safely as possible" New images show how travelling through ‘one of Salford’s busiest transport corridors’ could soon be about to change. The council and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have announced plans to improve journeys on public transport and make it easier to cycle and walk around the city. The changes are focused along the route of the number 50 bus, which enters Salford from Manchester ci

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that Gallows Corner, a key roundabout linking Romford with central Essex, will reopen in Spring 2026 after being closed for nearly seven months. The junction, which connects the A12, A127, and Main Road , was closed in June 2025 for major strengthening and refurbishment works. The closure, initially planned for just three months, has caused significant traffic disruption in the area, affecting local residents and businesses. The proje

Transport Scotland officials have considered the possibility of introducing congestion charges in certain parts of Scotland, with evidence suggesting the public might eventually accept the measures despite the controversy surrounding low emission zones, according to a report obtained by the Scottish Daily Express. The report, commissioned to examine road charging, explored options such as charging drivers per day or per kilometre . While the Scottish Government is not current

Greenwich Council faces scrutiny after its road network was described as being in “managed decline” just two years before the government rated it red for pothole management. The borough’s low maintenance budget was also highlighted in council meetings over the past year, revealing Greenwich had one of the smallest road maintenance allocations in London. The criticism comes after a government report, presented by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander , singled out Greenwich as o

Lambeth Council is introducing two new transport initiatives aimed at cutting congestion and improving traffic flow across the borough. A Lane Rental Scheme will reduce disruption from roadworks in busy areas, while a partnership with Transport for London (TfL) will speed up bus journeys through key routes. The Department for Transport has approved Lambeth’s Lane Rental Scheme, allowing the council to charge companies for carrying out works during traffic-sensitive times.

A 35-year campaign to improve safety on a road through Maltby, near Rotherham, has reached Downing Street. Shirley Carruthers , 77, personally delivered a petition to the Prime Minister calling for action on Blyth Road , a 30mph stretch that runs through the former mining community. Carruthers is supported by Rother Valley MP Jake Richards and 958 constituents , who have expressed concerns over collisions, serious injuries, and fatalities along the road. Carruthers is urging