Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has begun deploying 320 new Real-Time Passenger Information (RTPI) displays across the city region as part of ongoing efforts to enhance journey quality, accessibility, and passenger experience on the Bee Network. The rollout, supplied and managed by Vix Technology, began in December with a pilot installation at North Manchester General Hospital. This first display marks the start of a wider program designed to provide passengers with l

Rail passengers are being thanked for their patience as the West Coast Main Line (WCML) fully reopened today following the completion of a series of major journey-improving projects carried out since the start of 2026. Services resumed this morning (Thursday 15 January) along the northern half of Britain’s busiest mixed-use passenger and freight corridor after a 14-day closure to allow essential upgrades. The headline project was the replacement of a 4,200-tonne, 130-metre-lo

Major bike and micromobility operators are poised to sit out Transport for London’s next e-scooter rollout, raising fresh questions over the future of the capital’s long-running trial and the regulatory framework governing shared e-scooters. TfL opened the bidding for the next phase of its e-scooter experiment last week, inviting operators to apply for contracts that would run until May 2028. However, City AM understands that several of the sector’s biggest players are unlike

Racial and religious hate crime on public transport is increasing across the UK, according to new figures, with anti-racism organisations warning that fear of abuse is forcing some people to avoid buses and trains or restrict when they travel. Data obtained by the Guardian through freedom of information requests shows that racial hate crime recorded by British Transport Police (BTP) across England, Wales and Scotland rose from 2,827 cases in 2019–20 to 3,258 in 2024–25. Reli

Roll-out of AI Software across Arriva’s London operations set to improve punctuality and reduce excess passenger wait times by up to 20 per cent. Implementation follows a successful pilot working with tech start-up Prospective Labs. Arriva Group, the international passenger transport company, has announced an investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for its London bus network, designed to help improve operational performance and journey reliability. The software,

Skanska has been appointed by Rolls-Royce SMR to design and deliver an aseismic bearing pedestal demonstrator, a critical safety component for the UK’s emerging small modular reactor (SMR) programme. The aseismic bearing pedestal is designed to isolate nuclear buildings and infrastructure from ground movement during seismic events, significantly improving structural resilience and operational safety. The demonstrator will be manufactured at Skanska’s Bentley Works fabrication

A new consultancy, CPT Associates Limited, has officially launched, bringing together industry experts Lizz Robinson, Adam Drysdale, and Mark Rowley to offer end-to-end support across the procurement and contract delivery lifecycle for major infrastructure projects. The firm is designed to guide organisations from early discovery and options assessment , through the development of robust procurement and contract artefacts, and into mobilisation and delivery. Its focus is on e

New systems will help railway make faster and more informed decisions to help keep trains moving. South Eastern Railway is trialling new flood warning camera technology at five high-risk locations to help keep trains running safely and reliably during severe weather. The solar-powered cameras, supplied by Vision Link - a company already working with the Environment Agency and Network Rail - will provide live visual monitoring of track and drainage conditions before, during an

National Highways is applying the finishing touches to its A30 dualling project in Cornwall after planting up its green bridge. As part of the major A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross upgrade, a dual-deck bridge has been constructed by contractors Costain over the new carriageway, and following top soiling work last summer, the structure at Marazanvose is now taking on its green appearance following tree planting just before Christmas. Landscaping has seen the planting of two nat

More stations and underground sections of the Tube network across London now have high-speed mobile coverage, Transport for London (TfL) has said, including the first sections of the Circle and District lines. The entire Elizabeth line is covered, as are Euston Square, Cannon Street and Battersea Power Station. King's Cross St Pancras, Gloucester Road, Warwick Avenue and Vauxhall are due to go live in the next few months. TfL said it also expected the vast majority of the Nor

Artificial intelligence is poised to transform Britain’s road and rail infrastructure, with government-backed investment in digital technologies expected to enhance reliability, reduce delays, and stimulate economic growth. Speaking at the Transport AI Summit in Parliament on Tuesday, Ruth Cadbury MP, chair of the Transport Select Committee, emphasised the potential for AI and data-led tools to tackle long-standing challenges, including potholes, congestion, and train delays.

The Scottish Government has admitted that its budget documents failed to include a full commitment to dual the A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness, following criticism in Holyrood and growing backlash from MSPs representing the north of Scotland. The error emerged just 24 hours after Finance Secretary Shona Robison told Parliament that the government would only dual “key parts” of the route, prompting concern that a long-standing pledge to fully dual the road had been quietly

Horse riders are urging the government to take stronger action to improve safety on rural roads, amid growing concern over the number of near misses and serious incidents involving horses and vehicles. MPs recently gathered at Westminster to debate the risks faced by riders and explore ways to improve road safety, following mounting evidence of dangerous driving behaviour around horses. According to the British Horse Society (BHS), more than 3,000 incidents involving horses w

A series of public information events will take place during the week commencing 2 February, giving residents the opportunity to meet the construction team behind the North Hykeham Relief Road and learn more about how the new road will be built. The events will run from 3pm to 8pm on three consecutive days at venues across the area. Members of the public can attend on Tuesday 3 February at Waddington Community Hub on High Street, Wednesday 4 February at Bracebridge Heath Pavi

Arcadis has announced a new partnership with Transport for London (TfL) to implement a Decision Support System (DSS) powered by Arcadis’ Enterprise Decision Analytics (EDA) platform, aimed at enhancing how TfL plans and prioritises asset investment across its network. The initiative will help TfL streamline its investment planning processes, improve usability for stakeholders, and increase agility in responding to changing operational and funding requirements. The project bui

National Highways is investing £6 million in a package of improvements on the A46 north of Bath, aimed at enhancing safety, reliability and resilience on one of the region’s busiest routes. The scheme will include resurfacing works, upgraded signage and improved drainage to reduce the risk of flooding. New and enhanced chevron signs will also be installed at Hartley Bends over the coming months, targeting a known safety hotspot on the stretch between the London Road roundabou