With multiple sites, rotating teams, and rigorous HSE demands, safety briefings are an inevitable part of day-to-day life across UK infrastructure. But ensuring safety and compliance shouldn’t slow teams down. Re-flow have introduced two new safety features to their field management software – ‘Known Hazards’ and ‘Geo Alerts’ – designed to make compliance effortless.   Why traditional safety systems fall short In an ideal world companies would build up a resource of potential

Amey opens a new office in Dublin marking a significant milestone in Amey’s continued investment and growth in Ireland as the company expands its presence to support national and regional infrastructure priorities. The opening took place at The Freight Building in Dublin’s Docklands, inaugurated by Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure, alongside senior government representatives and Amey executives. The location provides a modern, flexible workspace to foster collab

Motorists in England applied for more than £10 million in pothole compensation damage from county councils during 2024/25, yet less than 10% of those claims were paid out.    Research from car insurance experts at Quotezone.co.uk , using data gathered from Freedom of Information Requests (FOI) from 13 county councils across England in Q4 2025, shows a large sum of unsuccessful claims ahead of National Pothole Day (15 January) – as 92% of drivers say the council compensation

The UK government has signaled a renewed commitment to enhancing northern connectivity, with plans emerging for a new rail link between Birmingham and Manchester. While the project carries a different branding, it is, in essence, a resurrection of the northern leg of HS2, shelved in 2023 amid political pressures and public scrutiny. A Multi-Billion-Pound Investment with Long-Term Horizons Sources indicate that the Birmingham–Manchester link will form part of a multi-billion-p

U ber is confronting the possibility of a driver exodus after rolling out a new contractual model designed to navigate VAT obligations following changes to UK tax law. Some drivers have indicated they may leave the platform for rival apps or return to traditional black cab work. The changes follow the removal of the Tour Operators’ Margin Scheme (TOMS) , which came into effect on 2 January . TOMS was a niche tax break that, according to Treasury estimates, would have generate

The government is set to back a new rail connection between Birmingham and Manchester, effectively reinstating the northern section of HS2 under a different banner. Sources indicate the move will form part of a multi-billion-pound infrastructure investment linked to the long-delayed Northern Powerhouse Rail programme, with plans expected to be announced on Wednesday. The chancellor is expected to signal support for a new Birmingham–Manchester rail line, although constructio

Network Rail releases a new fly-through video showcasing its ambitious plans to transform London Liverpool Street station into a transport hub fit for the future. Following public consultation on the new plans which are focused on improving the everyday experience of passengers, nearly 2,000 individual comments were received. The proposals have already attracted significant public support with more than 1,000 people registering their backing on the City of London’s planning p

Autonomous buses and shuttles have the potential to reshape public transport across Germany if deployed at scale, according to a new study commissioned by DB Regio, Deutsche Bahn’s regional transport subsidiary. The report, “Autonomous Driving – Key to Tomorrow’s Mobility,” explores scenarios for the year 2045 and is the first to model the nationwide impact of autonomous driving on Germany’s transport system. It was developed in collaboration with mobility software company i

A new self-driving bus has been introduced on a trial basis in Cambridge, as part of efforts to explore autonomous public transport in the region. The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is operating the 26-seater vehicle on weekdays along a route connecting Trumpington and Babraham Park & Rides with the Cambridge Biomedical Campus . This follows an earlier, smaller trial in West Cambridge that began in June and has already carried 800 passengers on 2,000 journeys . The veh

Gas network operator Cadent has unveiled early plans to develop a 150-kilometre hydrogen pipeline in the UK’s northeast, linking key industrial clusters and supporting the growth of the region’s hydrogen economy. The proposed H2East pipeline would run largely underground, stretching from Immingham in the Humber to Newark in Nottinghamshire , and form part of a wider east coast hydrogen network. Its primary purpose is to connect hydrogen production sites with industrial end

Colas Rail UK’s Freight division has secured a major new contract from Network Rail to provide Thunderbird rescue and recovery services across the Eastern Region, covering the key East Coast Main Line corridor between London and Newcastle. The agreement will run for an initial three-year term from January 2026 , with an option to extend for a further three years. Under the contract, Colas Rail will deliver a round-the-clock rescue and recovery capability , supporting both pas

New proposals to expand Metrolink services and improve bus reliability form the latest effort to reduce congestion on Salford’s roads. The plans, developed jointly by Salford City Council and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) , focus on making public transport faster, more frequent and more dependable across key routes in the city. A central element of the scheme targets the number 50 bus route , which runs from East Didsbury through Manchester city centre and into Sal

The number of Transport for London (TfL) employees earning total remuneration of £100,000 or more has risen sharply, according to new analysis of TfL’s published accounts by the TaxPayers’ Alliance. The findings were released to coincide with the anniversary of the founding of the London Underground. Over a two-year period, the number of staff receiving six-figure remuneration packages has almost tripled. In 2022–23, 766 TfL employees earned at least £100,000 in total pay. By

Road safety, line markings and surface treatments business, WJ Group, has welcomed the renewed focus on designing road markings to enhance safety in the government’s new road safety strategy. The newly launched strategy is built around four themes; “supporting road users”, “taking advantage of technology”; “ensuring infrastructure is safe” and “robust enforcement.” Under the theme of “ensuring infrastructure is safe”, the strategy highlights the award-winning Project PRIME in

Amey, in partnership with National Highways, has delivered its second STRIVE programme, a week‑long initiative giving care leavers the insight, confidence and skills to explore careers in transport infrastructure and move into work. Following the success of the first STRIVE cohort last summer, which supported care leavers in the North West, this second programme took place in Nottinghamshire (Area 7) and focused on supporting five care leavers aged 18–21. Referred by the Nott

The Minister for Local Government is due to appear before MPs tomorrow as the Commons Transport Committee concludes its evidence sessions for an inquiry into the licensing of taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs). The inquiry is examining how standards for taxis and PHVs could be strengthened, amid growing concern about inconsistent and, in some cases, inadequate regulation across different parts of the country. Current legislation governing taxi and PHV licensing is largely