Transport for London (TfL) has appointed two subsidiaries of German state railway company Deutsche Bahn (DB) to provide Quality Assurance for London Underground’s new Piccadilly line trains. DB ESG is a rolling stock engineering company and will be supported in its work on the fleet by DBSystemtechnik (DB ST), which has a dedicated team of rolling stock inspectors. Together, the two DB organisations will provide independent quality assurance services while the trains are bein

Birmingham Eastside Metro Extension - artist impression The West Midlands Metro is undergoing its biggest expansion yet, with three major extensions under construction. The Midland Metro Alliance (MMA), working with Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), is leading delivery of the East Birmingham–Solihull, Birmingham Eastside, and Wednesbury–to–Brierley Hill extensions — adding more than 30 kilometres of new tram routes to the netw

First Cymru drivers are set to go on strike across Wales First Cymru drivers will go on strike next week. It comes following a dispute over a pay increase for which an agreement has not been reached with trade union Unite. It means industrial action will be taken from Wednesday, October 22, until Saturday, October 25. It will affect bus services across south and west Wales. A further period of strike action will also be taken from October 30 to November 2 and November 5 to No

Drivers using the A1 near Pontefract in West Yorkshire are being reassured an end is in sight to long running roadworks – just in time for Christmas. National Highways revealed today (Wednesday 15 October) that its project to repair two bridges at Wentbridge, south of Pontefract, is nearing completion with the northbound A1 returning to two lane running on Friday next week (24 October). Currently at single lane running, roadworks will be removed from the northbound carriagewa

National Highways’ modernisation of the Saltash Tunnel is progressing and has now reached the main phase of technology work. The 37-year-old tunnel is in need of a major refurbishment scheme to bring it up to modern standards, and the first phase of the Tunnel and Traffic Control System upgrade – including the bulk of the impactful civil engineering and external gantry installation work – was completed in late summer. The scheme will see 31 miles of new cabling installed with

Northern is urging the public to treat railway workers with respect as it cracks down on verbal and physical abuse. The train operator is highlighting a number of incidents involving conductors who have faced abuse while trying to ensure that passengers reached their destination safely and had a valid ticket for travel. It said that, while the majority of its passengers are polite and respectful, a very small minority has resorted to shouting, spitting and attacking members o

The Welsh Government has restarted plans for the A483 Llandeilo and Ffairfach bypass, initiating early market engagement for the £100 million scheme aimed at reducing congestion and improving road safety in Carmarthenshire. The project, highlighted in the National Transport Delivery Plan, will create a new route to divert traffic away from the town centre of Llandeilo and the A483 crossing at Ffairfach. A preferred alignment has already been selected, and the government is no

National Highways has unveiled a new design playbook aimed at addressing hazardous chemicals entering watercourses from road runoff, although some campaigners argue it falls short of its intended goals. Stephen Elderkin, National Highways’ Director of Environmental Sustainability, explained that the playbook is designed to implement a “systematic, factory-like process” for designing outfall and soakaway mitigation measures. The initiative comes amid growing concerns over poll

Winvic Construction Ltd, a leading contractor specialising in civil engineering and construction projects for both public and private sectors, has achieved Net Carbonzero status through the Achilles Climate Impact Programme, verified under ISO 14064 Part 3. The certification confirms that Winvic now operates as a Carbon Neutral business, having reduced its overall carbon footprint by 71% in line with Part 3 requirements. The achievement underscores the company’s long-standing

As the colder months approach and road conditions become more challenging, Warwickshire Road Safety Education is urging motorcyclists to prepare for winter riding by brushing up on their skills — and offering a special training offer.  In partnership with Phoenix Motorcycle Training Leamington, Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service are offering riders access to discounted ‘Back to Biking’ training, designed specifically for those returning to mo

Worcestershire County Council is gearing up for winter with its gritting teams ready to keep roads safe using the latest technology. The official gritting season begins on Wednesday, October 15, with 35 gritters and 52 drivers prepared to respond whenever temperatures drop. The teams will cover 26 designated routes, totaling approximately 2,100 km—around half of the county’s road network. Chris Riley, Highways Operations Manager, highlighted the advanced technology used in mo

The Department for Transport (DfT) has appointed AtkinsRéalis to lead a major review of Well-managed Highway Infrastructure: A Code of Practice (WMHI), a foundational guide for UK highway authorities. Originally published in 2016, WMHI provides essential guidance on risk-based management of highway networks. With advances in technology, evolving policies, and changing stakeholder expectations, a full update is now considered essential to maintain its relevance. AtkinsRéalis w

The Flemish Government has approved the initial phase of the €1.4 billion Limburg Noord-Zuid link, a major infrastructure project in Belgium that will form part of the European TEN-T network. Construction is expected to begin in 2027. The project includes upgrading 8.8 km of existing roads and constructing a new junction connecting to the E314 motorway. In addition, two tunnels will be built beneath Houthalen-Helchteren in Limburg Province, alongside multiple bridges and 17 k

National Highways chief executive Nick Harris used his keynote address at the Highways UK conference at Birmingham’s NEC (October 15–16) to announce a £25 billion funding commitment for the upcoming Third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3), covering 2026–2031. He said the allocation brings “confidence and clarity” to the industry’s direction over the next five years. Harris outlined a shift in focus toward technology, data, and artificial intelligence to boost efficiency across

Norfolk County Council has appointed Kier as its new long-term partner to manage and enhance the county’s extensive highway network. The agreement covers a wide range of maintenance and construction services, including road resurfacing, bridge repairs, drainage improvements, and the creation of new transport infrastructure. Under the new contract, Kier will also make major investments in its Wymondham site, upgrading facilities to improve energy efficiency and promote sustain

The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) has re-emerged at the centre of a governance tug-of-war after recent reports suggested the UK government was stripping National Highways of its control over the £10 billion megaproject. In response, Nick Harris, Chief Executive of National Highways, used his Highways UK keynote to assert that the project remains firmly under National Highways’ operational management — a statement clearly aimed at quashing uncertainty and restoring industry conf