Residents in rural Trafford are pushing for improved public transport rather than a new road through Carrington Moss, with local MP Andrew Western describing a tram link to Partington and Carrington as “desperately needed.” The proposed Carrington Relief Road is aimed at easing congestion in Partington and Carrington but would see more than half of its route cut through the green space of Carrington Moss. Opponents have labelled the plan “catastrophic” for the environment, w

Transport union RMT hosted an Action Against Assaults event at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday, 11 February, demanding stronger protections for railway workers, including safe staffing levels and an end to lone working. The campaign brings together MSPs, unions, and community groups to address the rising levels of violence and abuse faced by public transport staff and passengers. Front-line workers, many of whom are women, continue to experience verbal threats, harassmen

Commuters on the Northern Line at Tottenham Court Road might do a double take this week as tube maps at the station temporarily take on the appearance of a pint of Guinness. Eleven route maps have been redesigned, complete with the Guinness harp logo and the famous toucan perched atop one sign, while the roundel has been swapped for the brand’s emblem in some areas of Tottenham Court Road and Covent Garden stations. The Central and Elizabeth line maps remain unchanged. The ca

Heathrow Airport has started 2026 with record-breaking passenger numbers, yet its leadership has warned that the UK’s largest airport could lose its top position without further expansion. In January, around 6.5 million passengers passed through the airport, a 2.2% increase compared with the same month last year, making it the busiest January in Heathrow’s history. Several peak days saw over 250,000 travellers, surpassing the previous record of 246,000. Despite the milestone,

To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9–15 February), the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) is highlighting the contribution apprentices are making to the transformation of rail services across the North of England. As the programme enters a significant phase of delivery, work is well underway to provide faster journeys, increased service frequency and a greener, more reliable railway. Supporting these ambitions is a growing network of apprentices working across a br

HS2 has reached a significant construction milestone after completing four parallel viaduct decks at the complex Delta Junction to the east of Birmingham. The structures, each stretching more than 600 metres, sit near Coleshill in Warwickshire and form part of the vast Delta Junction network. This intricate arrangement of flyovers, bridges and underpasses will carry high-speed trains over existing motorways, local roads, railway lines, rivers and floodplains. The newly comple

More than a quarter of motorists have experienced vehicle-related crime within the last 12 months, according to new research from the RAC. The study found that 26% of drivers reported falling victim to offences such as theft or vandalism. However, the risk varies significantly depending on where people live. Drivers based in towns and city centres are far more likely to be targeted. Almost half (45%) of urban motorists said they had experienced vehicle crime in the past year.

A major sinkhole has appeared on a busy Manchester road, forcing closures and causing significant disruption to traffic. The hole, believed to have been caused by a burst water pipe, opened up on Briscoe Lane near its junction with Chelsea Road. The affected section has been sealed off with barriers while engineers assess the damage and begin repair work. Images from the scene show a substantial crater in the road surface, with emergency crews and contractors in attendance an

Dorset Council has approved measures that make up to an additional £5.25m available for Highways to tackle flood impacts and cut the risk of future disruption. The package includes a £5m capital flood‑resilience fund to target known hotspots and repair storm‑damaged sections, plus £250,000 for a new, dedicated gully cleaning crew to clear roadside gullies that have been inundated by the storms and keep water moving during heavy rain. As a capital fund, the £5m will begin fund

Cycling infrastructure is still being reduced or removed by councils across England, despite more than £600 million being allocated nationally for active travel schemes, according to new research from retailer Paul’s Cycles. Local authorities have received streamlined active travel funding and are now determining how it will be used locally. However, the retailer claims that cycling projects have historically been among the first elements to be cut back or abandoned as scheme

Woodland management teams will soon begin a £2m project aimed at controlling vegetation and reducing delays on a key section of railway line in Merseyside. Network Rail staff will begin the project – between Speke and Edge Hill – later this month.  The work is vital to ensuring that rail services can pass through the area without being disrupted, especially during increasingly common periods of extreme weather.  The project will involve keeping immediate trackside areas clear

CrossCountry and Alstom have unveiled the first Voyager train to undergo a major refurbishment as part of a £75 million programme funded by the fleet’s owner, Beacon Rail. The event at Derby’s Litchurch Lane Works allowed invited guests to preview the upgraded train before it returns to service. The first unit, 220033, has travelled nearly six million miles since its completion. Two more train sets are already at Derby undergoing the same refurbishment process. Alstom aims to

Transport for London (TfL) has opened a new publicly accessible toilet at Morden Underground station, the first installation under a £15 million programme to improve customer facilities across the network. The scheme is part of the Mayor of London’s wider commitment to enhance accessibility and inclusivity on the capital’s transport system. Located in the former ticket office, the new facilities include an accessible toilet and a gender-neutral option, both fitted with baby-c

Transport for London (TfL) has launched preliminary market engagement for the first stage of infrastructure works on the Bakerloo line upgrade, ahead of a planned procurement under the Procurement Act 2023. The Bakerloo line runs from Harrow & Wealdstone in north London to Elephant & Castle south of the River Thames. TfL highlighted that its 1972 Tube Stock is now the oldest rolling stock in operation in the UK, with escalating costs for life-extension and increasing reliabil

A new traffic management system will be introduced on the Menai Suspension Bridge from 19 February to allow permanent repairs to damaged crossbeams. The arrangement, expected to last around eight days, will operate as a tidal flow system to manage traffic in both directions. Under the system, traffic will be allowed to travel from Anglesey to the mainland between 7am and 1pm, and from the mainland to Anglesey from 1pm to 7pm. Outside of these periods, from 7pm to 7am, normal

A council has been accused of wasting money after painting road markings over potholes just days before they were repaired. Hampshire County Council painted the 'School Keep Clear' markings on the damaged carriageway of Sullivan Road, near Chalk Ridge Primary School, in Basingstoke. Days later, another team from the council fixed the road - obliterating the work of the first group. The council said repainting faded school markings is important for safety, but accepted the job