MPs hear proposals for non-overridable intelligent speed assistance, compulsory driver monitoring and stricter enforcement as part of the Government's developing road safety strategy. Road safety experts have urged MPs to back sweeping changes to vehicle technology and driver regulation, including making it physically impossible for motorists to exceed the speed limit and requiring every newly qualified driver to install dashcams and monitoring systems for their first five ye

Road Safety Scotland launches new 'The Road is Calling' campaign, encouraging riders to prepare properly before tackling famous routes including the North Coast 500 and the Cairngorms. Motorcyclists planning summer rides through Scotland's world-famous landscapes are being urged to put safety at the heart of every journey as a new national road safety campaign gets underway. Launched by Road Safety Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Government, the latest phase of the

Reduced timetable sparks political backlash as mounting fleet problems leave passengers facing widespread cancellations and lengthy diversions across the East Midlands. Pressure is mounting on East Midlands Railway (EMR) after business leaders and regional politicians warned that persistent reliability problems on its flagship Intercity services have reached a critical point. The operator introduced an emergency reduced timetable on 20 July following ongoing issues affecting

By Elsie Blundell MP Ever since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister, one question seems to come up time and again: what is it actually like to work for him? Having previously worked as a Transport Planner at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), I can offer a perspective based on first-hand experience. Many people will remember Andy from his time as a Cabinet Minister, but the leader arriving in Downing Street is not the same politician. Leading Greater Manchester for almos

Seven-year programme will deliver major bridge, tunnel and highway improvements on one of Yorkshire's busiest urban transport corridors, supporting the city's long-term transport and regeneration ambitions. Balfour Beatty has been appointed by Leeds City Council to deliver a major programme of maintenance and structural upgrades to the Leeds Inner Ring Road, in a long-term investment designed to improve the resilience of one of the city's busiest transport routes. Worth up to

New high-performance construction materials are designed to improve heat dissipation around underground power cables, supporting the growing demands of renewable energy, battery storage and data centre developments. Heidelberg Materials UK has unveiled a new portfolio of specialist construction materials aimed at improving the performance and reliability of underground electricity networks as the UK's energy infrastructure continues to expand. The new Power product range has

Department for Transport says delays to flagship bridge replacement and concrete road schemes left a third of the Large Renewals budget unspent as RIS3 shifts focus towards maintaining Britain's ageing strategic road network. National Highways underspent one of its most important infrastructure budgets by almost a third last year after delays to major bridge renewal and concrete road reconstruction projects slowed progress ahead of the start of the third Road Investment Strat

Passengers affected by summer tram closures can claim up to 20 minutes of free Starling Bike hire each day as Greater Manchester encourages active travel during essential track renewals. People travelling across Greater Manchester during the latest phase of Metrolink renewal works will be able to take advantage of free daily bike hire as the Bee Network looks to ease disruption caused by major engineering works. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced that passe

Temporary emergency timetable introduced after ongoing issues with new Class 810 trains and ageing Meridian fleet leave operator struggling to deliver dependable long-distance services. Passengers travelling with East Midlands Railway (EMR) are set to face a reduced Intercity timetable after persistent reliability problems affecting both its new Class 810 Aurora trains and existing Class 222 Meridian fleet forced the operator to scale back services. The temporary timetable, i

Questions remain over delivery timetable as business case is revised, while private sector leaders argue West Yorkshire's long-awaited mass transit system is too important to delay. The future of West Yorkshire's long-awaited mass transit network remains uncertain after a government review forced project leaders back to the drawing board, delaying progress on what supporters believe is one of the UK's most economically significant transport schemes. Although momentum behind t

Handcrafted model of Union Street corner takes pride of place at Glasgow Central Station, ensuring one of the city's best-loved buildings continues to inspire future generations. A cherished part of Glasgow's architectural heritage has found a new home inside Glasgow Central Station, where a meticulously handcrafted miniature of the city's iconic Union Street corner is helping preserve the memory of the landmark following the devastating fire that destroyed it earlier this ye

Flagship walking, cycling and public transport scheme reaches the finals of two prestigious industry awards, highlighting its role in creating safer, greener and better-connected communities. A major transport scheme designed to encourage greener travel and improve connectivity across Harlow has been shortlisted for two leading national industry awards, recognising both the quality of its infrastructure and the collaborative partnership behind its delivery. The Sustainable Tr

Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of Scotland's landmark bridge return this September, with proceeds helping Children’s Hospices Across Scotland. Members of the public will once again have the rare opportunity to step inside one of Scotland's most recognisable engineering landmarks when the Queensferry Crossing opens areas normally closed to visitors as part of this year's Doors Open Days festival. Following the success of last year's inaugural event, BEAR Scotland, on behalf

Civil Aviation Authority authorises public consultation on reinstating controlled airspace, marking another major milestone in the airport's journey towards reopening. Plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport have taken another significant step forward after the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved the next stage of the airport's Airspace Change Proposal (ACP), allowing a formal public consultation to begin this summer. The consultation, which will run from Monday 3 Aug

Community-backed proposal would see autonomous electric shuttles cross the historic bridge as hopes of restoring conventional traffic continue to fade. A new proposal to introduce autonomous electric pods across Hammersmith Bridge could offer an innovative solution to one of London's most enduring transport problems, following growing acceptance that the historic crossing may never again carry conventional road traffic. The concept has been put forward by Barnes and Hammersmi

Three specialist engineering contractors unite to undertake complex piling and ground engineering works for one of Britain's largest new nuclear infrastructure projects. A new alliance of geotechnical engineering specialists has been established to deliver the extensive ground engineering works required for the construction of Sizewell C, marking another significant milestone in the development of the UK's next generation nuclear power station. Balfour Beatty Ground Engineeri