The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has confirmed plans to convert its fleet of 20 hydrogen fuel-cell buses to battery-electric operation, as part of a broader multi-million-pound programme to expand zero-emission bus services across the region. The decision follows ongoing challenges with hydrogen fuel supply and low vehicle utilisation since the buses entered service in 2023. The fleet comprises Alexander Dennis Enviro400 fuel-cell electric double-deck buse

Virgin Trains celebrated at the end of last year after being granted permission to store trains at the Temple Mills International depot, positioning the operator to become the first to challenge Eurostar’s 30-year Channel Tunnel monopoly. However, Virgin’s lead may now be under threat. Italy’s state-owned railway, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS Group) , was among the bidders that lost out to Virgin for access to Temple Mills. Despite this setback, the company remains deter

Saxon Street (B4034) in Bletchley will be closed for a week from 07:00 GMT on 12 January until late afternoon on 18 January to allow preparatory work for a railway bridge that will later be rebuilt as part of the East West Rail project. During the closure, engineers will carry out ground investigation surveys and vegetation clearance to support the design and construction of a replacement bridge. The current bridge, built in the 1970s, is nearing the end of its service life

Members of Parliament have expressed strong concern over the slow progress and limited transparency surrounding the government’s plans for a state-owned railway. Key details about the proposed Railways Bill and the creation of Great British Railways (GBR) —intended to merge train operators with Network Rail—remain unclear. After a hearing of the Commons Transport Select Committee last week, chair Ruth Cadbury said that several “pieces of the puzzle” are still missing. Commit

Skanska has completed the replacement of Clifton railway bridge near Penrith after a second weekend closure of the M6 motorway in Cumbria. After the first weekend of 2026 saw Clifton railway bridge demolished, the second weekend saw its replacement wheeled in to place. The bridge has been replaced by Network Rail and its principal contractor Skanska as part of a £60m investment to make the West Coast Main Line fit for the future. On Saturday 10 th January the new 4,200-tonne

To celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March 2026, Transport for London (TfL) is inviting the public to help name 10 Santander cycle-hire bikes after women cyclists who inspire them. Nominations can honour well-known figures or shine a light on unsung heroes whose contributions to cycling deserve recognition. In the “famous” category, the choices are plentiful. British athletes such as Victoria Pendleton and Dame Laura Kenny are household names thanks to their Olympic ac

National Highways has defended its handling of a motorway closure as a rail bridge was demolished and a new one moved into place. The M6 between junctions 39, near Shap and 40, at Penrith, Cumbria, was closed over the past two weekends for West Coast Main Line works and vehicles were diverted through rural villages. Chair of Clifton Community Council, Jonathan Davies, said the company "failed to deliver" on promises and that rural villages "felt the brunt" of the traffic. Nat

Significant funding is set to be directed towards improving roads across the East Midlands, with millions of pounds earmarked for maintenance and repair works throughout the region. The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is preparing to propose an investment of £121 million in highway maintenance for the 2026/27 financial year. This funding would support road improvements across the region’s four highway authorities and is due to be considered by the authority’s

The London Borough of Bromley, acting in its role as Highway Authority, is responsible for managing and maintaining a substantial highways infrastructure across the borough. This network comprises approximately 1,370 kilometres (850 miles) of footways, 842 kilometres (525 miles) of carriageways, and more than 28,000 streetlights and items of illuminated street furniture, as listed on ProContract. To ensure the continued delivery of safe, reliable, and well-maintained highway

The Government league table ranks councils on road condition, capital spend and best practice.  Essex County Council has welcomed the news that the county has received a ‘green’ rating from the Government for its road maintenance and repair. The rating reflects the hard work that’s gone into repairing more than 5,000 miles of roads, thanks to the additional funding provided by the Department for Transport and the County Council. The council has invested an extra £49 million,

Several drivers have reported damaged tyres after hitting a sizeable pothole on the A303 entry slip road onto the M3 near Basingstoke. One motorist described the impact as a jolt that “shook” her car. National Highways confirmed that at 19:18 GMT on Thursday, traffic officers encountered three vehicles pulled over on the hard shoulder, all of which had struck the pothole. The maintenance team repaired the defect later that evening, but the slip road remains closed for safety

Drivers in England can now check how local authorities are managing road maintenance with a new mapping tool and traffic-light rating system. The Department for Transport (DfT) has published the interactive map showing which councils are performing well and which are struggling to keep roads in good condition. Thirteen councils, including Cumberland, Bolton, Kensington and Chelsea, Bedford, West Northamptonshire, North Lincolnshire, and Derbyshire, were given a “red” rating,

Following a brief pause over the festive period, BEAR Scotland, working on behalf of Transport Scotland, is set to resume essential improvement works on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful. Temporary traffic lights and a 30mph speed limit will be reinstated from Monday, 12 January to protect both workers and motorists during the next phase of the project. Initially, the traffic signals will be positioned at Cobbler Bridge to allow maintenance on landslide barriers and drainag

Balfour Beatty Living Places has been awarded a landmark £900 million contract to maintain and upgrade highways across Warwickshire, Coventry, and Solihull. The agreement comes after the three councils combined their long-term road maintenance plans into a single, coordinated programme. The deal, secured following a joint procurement process, will run for seven years starting in May 2026, with the possibility of an extension of up to six more years, potentially carrying the p

Robertson Facilities Management has secured a two-year contract for grounds maintenance and winter gritting services for ScotRail. The contract award, secured by competitive tender, marks the first time that Robertson Facilities Management (RFM) has worked with ScotRail. RFM will deliver planned and reactive services at more than 360 locations across Scotland including stations, depots, signalling centres, office buildings, operational yards and passenger-facing areas that re

The commercial rebranding of a London Underground line may cause "unnecessary confusion" for some passengers, a disability rights charity has said. Signage along central London Bakerloo line stations is being rebranded as "Bakerl0.0" and "Waterl0.0" as part of an advertising campaign by Heineken to promote its zero alcohol products. Emma Vogelmann from Transport for All said getting around London with confidence and ease depended on having "consistent, recognisable informatio