Engineers working on the West Midlands section of HS2 are preparing to install the next section of a major viaduct spanning the M6 near Chelmsley Wood. The structure forms part of the M6 South viaduct, which will carry high-speed trains towards Birmingham. The westbound deck is being constructed in four separate sections, with the first 107-metre segment scheduled to be moved into position over the M6 junction 4 southbound slip road on 11 April 2026. Contractor Balfour Beatty

National Highways has confirmed that work on the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet improvement scheme is progressing as planned, with the new route expected to open in spring 2027. Now more than two years into construction, the £1 billion project will deliver a new 10-mile dual carriageway, improving connections between the A1 and A421 at the Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire and the A428 at Caxton Gibbet in Cambridgeshire. A major element of the scheme involves transforming

Re-flow Field Management has achieved ISO/IEC 27001 certification – an internationally recognised standard for information security management. This achievement reflects Re-flow’s long-standing commitment to protecting data, strengthening operational resilience, and ensuring their customers can rely on a platform built on security-first principles. ISO 27001 is the internationally recognised benchmark for information security. The standard provides a robust, risk-based framew

East Sussex County Council has agreed to review how its highways maintenance services are delivered, following a debate over whether the work should be brought back in-house. During a meeting on March 24, councillors discussed a motion proposing that the authority should take direct control of highways services by 2030. Currently, maintenance is carried out by contractor Balfour Beatty Living Places. The motion, introduced by Green Party councillor Georgia Taylor, highlighted

National Highways has warned that there are very few viable options to upgrade a critical junction on the A12 near Colchester, as plans for significant housing growth in the area move forward. The comments come as part of consultations on the borough’s emerging Local Plan, which outlines proposals for development between 2033 and 2043, including the delivery of more than 22,000 new homes. According to National Highways, Junction 26 at Eight Ash Green is already operating clos

Transport for London (TfL) has announced that a further five Tube stations will be evaluated for step-free access as part of ongoing efforts to improve accessibility across the network. Barkingside, Brent Cross, Preston Road, Queensbury and Totteridge & Whetstone are the latest stations to be considered, with feasibility studies set to examine how lifts and other accessibility improvements could be delivered at each location. These stations are in addition to around 40 others

New figures from the latest Scottish Transport Statistics report show that travel across most modes has increased over the past year, although overall demand has yet to fully return to levels seen before the pandemic. Bus travel rose modestly, with 334 million journeys recorded in 2024/25—an increase of 2% on the previous year. However, this remains around 7% lower than figures reported in 2019/20. Rail usage has also continued its recovery. ScotRail services carried 84.7 mil

Nick Joyce has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive of National Highways, following the stepping down of Nick Harris who has led the organisation for the past five years.  Nick will take up the role on April 1 as the company prepares to deliver the government’s ambitious third Road Investment Strategy. He is currently Director General Corporate Delivery Group in DfT and has extensive experience in the transport sector, having worked in several roles in DfT including

A £355 million upgrade that will completely transform travel in Hull and boost the city’s economic growth has fully opened today (Thursday 26 March), following the latest major milestone. National Highways’ A63 Castle Street scheme will unlock greater connections, improve journeys and help the Port of Hull to thrive. In a major step forward towards an exciting new era, the underpass at Mytongate Junction opened to traffic this past weekend. Frances Oliver, Senior Project Mana

A £4.5 million upgrade of canopies and staircase roofs is currently underway at Stevenage station, along with the full renewal of all platform lighting. The four-month refurbishment is making strong progress and is planned for completion by the end of June. The old station canopy roofs have already been removed and brand-new, weather-tight surfaces have been fitted. The wooden structures underneath have also been renewed, and the first parts of the new lighting system have be

Alstom has received national recognition for its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, achieving ‘Trailblazer’ status under Stonewall’s Proud Employers Accreditation scheme – the highest level available. The accreditation, awarded by LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall, is reserved for organisations that demonstrate outstanding leadership in promoting inclusion and equality. In its assessment, Stonewall highlighted Alstom’s strong policies, focus on intersectionality, a

As holidaymakers begin planning their 2026 trips, new analysis of flight data from 2025 has highlighted which UK airports experienced the highest levels of cancellations—and which proved the most reliable. The research, carried out by Luxury Group Stay using Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data, examined Air Transport Movements (ATMs) across UK airports. These include any commercial take-off or landing involving passengers, cargo or mail. Focusing on airports with more than 1,

The number of hours that raw sewage was discharged into England’s rivers and coastal waters dropped significantly in 2025, according to new figures from the Environment Agency. However, regulators say the reduction is largely due to drier weather rather than meaningful improvements to infrastructure. Data shows sewage was released for approximately 1.9 million hours during the year, down from 3.6 million hours in 2024—a decrease of nearly half. The Environment Agency noted th

Investment in safer cycling infrastructure is essential to reducing congestion and easing pressure on public transport networks, according to electric bike hire operator Bolt. The company is calling on policymakers to prioritise protected cycle lanes and consistent regulation, arguing that confidence—not cost or access—is the biggest barrier preventing wider adoption of micromobility. Demand is there—but confidence is holding people back New research from Bolt highlights the

Bus campaigners have called on leaders behind the newly launched South Yorkshire People’s Network to ensure passengers and frontline workers are directly involved in shaping the region’s public transport system. The call came as campaign group Better Buses for South Yorkshire staged a rally outside a South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) board meeting in Sheffield on March 24. At the event, campaigner Chris Bainbridge presented a petition backed by more than 1,25

New government-backed guidance is set to be rolled out to councils across England, aiming to reshape how streets are designed to better protect women and girls. Led by Active Travel England (ATE), the initiative will provide practical tools and training to help local authorities rethink public spaces through a safety-first lens—specifically addressing long-standing concerns about personal security after dark. The move comes alongside stark new data. Research from YouGov shows