New data suggests drink-driving remains a significant problem on Britain’s roads over the Christmas period. Freedom of Information data obtained by motoring company Cinch shows that in December of 2022, 2023, and 2024, police stopped and breathalysed around 53,700 drivers, with 5,247 found to be over the legal alcohol limit. This means roughly one in 10 motorists tested were driving under the influence during the festive season. Rates varied across the country. In West Yorks

Herefordshire Council has outlined the major decisions it will make in the coming months, with several directly affecting local roads and infrastructure. In early February, the council’s Cabinet will consider the county’s budget for the 2026/27 financial year, before passing it to a full council meeting for final approval a week later. The authority is under increasing financial pressure, after being informed that central Government funding will rise by less than inflation. C

Amey has finished relocating National Highways’ Northeast Regional Operations Centre as part of the strategic ‘Smaller, Better, Greener’ programme, which aims to reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint by 2030. The centre, which plays a crucial role in managing traffic signage, coordinating emergency responses, and detecting breakdowns, had been based at Kestrel House for two decades. It is now operating from Calder View House in Wakefield, a facility designed to be more e

Sir Sadiq Khan’s ambition to make the entire London bus fleet zero-emission by 2030 faces significant challenges, according to Bill Cahill, managing director of First Bus London. While the company is committed to the goal, Cahill warns that achieving it involves more than simply purchasing electric buses. Currently, just over 2,600 of London’s 9,000 buses are zero-emission—around 30%. Transport for London (TfL) estimates that, without government funding, it may take until 203

Vernon Everitt, Transport Commissioner for Greater Manchester, has been appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year’s Honours List in recognition of his significant contributions to public transport. In his role as Transport Commissioner and Chair of Transport for Greater Manchester’s Executive Board, Everitt has been instrumental in driving major transport initiatives across the city region. He has advised Mayor Andy Burnham and the Greater

Passengers will be able to snap up millions of discounted train tickets next week during the Great British Rail Sale, running from 6 to 12 January 2026. The week-long event offers savings of more than 50% on a wide range of advance and off-peak fares. Tickets purchased during the sale can be used for travel between 13 January and 25 March 2026, with nearly all train operators taking part and routes covering destinations across Britain. Travelers can take advantage of deals su

A Dorset Council construction supervisor has shared his experiences of increasing abuse directed at highways workers, as the council launches a campaign to protect frontline staff. Ben, who has spent more than 20 years with the council, says verbal and physical aggression toward highways crews has become increasingly frequent. “I’ve worked for Dorset Council for 21 years and take pride in the projects I’ve helped deliver,” he said. “But it’s worrying that abuse has started to

National Highways has spent in excess of £50m acquiring homes linked to the Lower Thames Crossing, one of the largest road schemes undertaken in the UK in recent decades, according to information released under the Freedom of Information Act. The Lower Thames Crossing, a proposed new road and tunnel connection between Essex and Kent, is expected to begin construction next year. The scheme includes what is set to become the UK’s largest road tunnel and forms part of a £10.6bn

Transport Minister Simon Lightwood has announced a technical issue affecting some variable speed cameras on England’s motorways and major A-roads. The problem, which has existed for several years, caused a small number of drivers to be wrongly detected as speeding or not given enough time to adjust to changing limits. Mr Lightwood said the anomaly was first flagged by National Highways in September 2025 following a challenge to a speeding ticket on the M5. By October, the age

The Metropolitan Police Service (Met) is expanding its partnership with Transport for London (TfL) to enhance safety and community policing across the capital’s transport network. The collaboration, which has been in place for more than 20 years, will see officers increasingly integrated into neighbourhood teams while maintaining a dedicated presence on roads and bus routes. Under the New Met for London Plan, the force aims to create larger, more flexible neighbourhood teams,

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced two senior appointments to strengthen leadership across its Strategy and Roads programmes. Ross Gribbin, formerly Director General for Policy, Prisons, Offenders and Analysis at the Ministry of Justice, will take up the newly created role of Director General for Transport Strategy. The post is designed to provide “strategic leadership across a multi-modal and cross-cutting portfolio,” covering themes such as transport strategy,

Northampton has officially welcomed the opening of the North West Relief Road (NWRR), a £57.4 million project designed to improve traffic flow and support economic growth in the area. West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) formally opened the new route today (Wednesday, December 17). The road connects the A428 Harlestone Road with the A5199 Welford Road near the Windhover pub and links to the Sandy Lane Relief Road, providing better access to the A4500. WNC described the route a

Eddie Dempsey, leader of the RMT union, has hinted that his members could strike against Great British Railways once the organisation is fully operational in the coming years. Speaking to Politics Home, Dempsey suggested that nationalisation of passenger trains—a key Labour policy—could lead to industrial action depending on how negotiations unfold. “That will depend on what comes out in the negotiations,” he said, adding, “There are some things that are going to be difficult

Transport for London (TfL) is spending as much as £11 million annually to combat graffiti on the Tube, with the Bakerloo and Central Lines the worst affected, it has emerged. TfL Commissioner Andy Lord told the London Assembly’s Budget and Performance Committee that the authority has seen a notable increase in tagging this year. The costs cover cleaning carriages, investigating offenders, and preventing future incidents. “We’ve seen quite a spike this year,” Mr Lord said. “We

New research indicates that the UK continues to be a highly attractive market for infrastructure investment, with 90% of institutional investors viewing the country as a compelling destination over the next three years. However, the survey also highlights caution, as two-thirds of respondents admitted they had pulled out of projects where the business case was not strong enough. Commissioned by AtkinsRéalis, the study paints a largely positive picture for transport infrastruc

1Spatial, a global leader in geospatial data solutions, has been appointed by Ordnance Survey as the prime contractor for a five-year contract to deliver the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) Data Transformation and Ingestion Service. NUAR, a Government Digital Service (GDS) programme managed by Ordnance Survey, aims to create a comprehensive digital map of underground pipes and cables across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The initiative is designed to enhance