Andy Collett has driven Birmingham's bus routes for 38 years and says there's a "lawlessness" among some of the travelling public "Would I catch a bus? No, not out of choice now," says Andy Collett. "I feel much happier using my own car." His sentiment isn't unusual among passengers. But Mr Collett is a bus driver. "It can be very intimidating," he says. "I've been assaulted twice, spat at numerous times, and I've had incidents of broken windows – it's just part and parcel of

•         Heidelberg Materials UK is supporting a new training facility designed to equip the next generation of roadworkers with the skills needed to build and maintain the road network. •         Kenson Highways is investing in the facilities at New City College’s Construction and EngineeringCampus in Rainham, London, where learners will gain the City & Guilds Street Works Operative qualification. •         Heidelberg Materials UK donated more than 200 tonnes of asphalt to

A local bus driver has been named ‘Star of the Month’ in recognition of his efforts to promote positive mental health among colleagues and the wider community. Leigh Barker , based at Stagecoach East Midlands’ Hull depot, received a commendation certificate and a £100 Love2Shop voucher for his work raising awareness of mental health and supporting the charity Andy’s Man Club . Colleagues praised Barker for his dedication. One wrote: “Leigh consistently raises awareness of m

Bromley Council has launched a major procurement exercise valued at £71 million to appoint contractors for the maintenance of highways and street lighting across the borough. The procurement is split into two lots—major works and minor works —with bidders able to apply for one or both, subject to turnover requirements. Contract Details The contracts are due to start on 1 July 2026 and run until 30 June 2032 , with the option to extend for up to four more years. The total est

Applications have been lodged with Arun District Council to replace the existing cabins at the National Highways works depot in Ford with a new office building. The application, submitted by Portakbin Limited on behalf of Kier Transportation , proposes demolishing the current storage container and constructing a single-storey office and welfare facility . Kier explained that the project will also include the construction of a new garage for gritter lorries and traffic manage

London Liverpool Street has been confirmed as the busiest railway station in Great Britain for the third consecutive year, recording nearly 100 million entries and exits, according to the latest annual station usage statistics from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) for April 2024 to March 2025. At the other end of the spectrum, Elton and Orston in Nottinghamshire remains the least used station, with just 68 entries and exits . Impact of the Elizabeth Line The continued influ

The UK Government has opened a major consultation seeking input on the regulatory framework for automated vehicles (AVs), aiming to shape how self-driving cars will be approved, authorized, and monitored on British roads. The consultation will run until 5 March 2026 and is part of the government’s implementation of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 . Simon Lightwood MP announced the consultation in Parliament on 4 December , describing self-driving technology as having the pot

Automatic reporting will be rolled out on lifts across the network over the next year Transport for London (TfL) has upgraded a third of the lifts across its Tube network so they can automatically report when they are out of service, sending real-time updates to journey planning tools. This enables passengers who require step-free access to plan their journeys more efficiently. Currently, 93 lifts at 28 Tube stations can now self-report issues without staff intervention. The

The new framework aims to increase capacity and improve accessibility across Greater Manchester’s rail network by 2050 Transport for Greater ManchesterTransport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a comprehensive 30-year plan to modernise and expand the city-region’s rail network. Titled “On the Right Track for Growth: A 2050 Vision for the Future of Rail in Greater Manchester,” the strategy was presented by Mayor Andy Burnham at the Public Transport in the North of E

Contractors for the Lower Thames Crossing have begun preparations to acquire a tunnel boring machine (TBM) for the project, even as the funding model for the scheme remains unresolved. Bouygues Travaux Publics Murphy Joint Venture, appointed by National Highways to construct the 4km central tunnel, is currently inviting tenders from suppliers capable of producing the massive TBM. The machine will be 16.4 metres wide, making it one of the largest tunnel boring machines in the

A proposed £5bn merger between UK infrastructure investors HICL and The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) has been called off after shareholders raised objections to the structure of the deal. The merger, initially announced on 17 November, would have involved the voluntary winding up of TRIG, with its assets transferred to HICL in exchange for HICL shares and a £350m liquidity package. However, the plan reportedly offered a cash-out option only for TRIG shareholders, cr

Anglian Water has announced plans to procure an integrated delivery partner for a Major Infrastructure Delivery Framework, designed to support its extensive capital investment programme across the East of England. The initiative aims to tackle pressing challenges linked to climate change adaptation and the region’s projected population growth. The framework seeks a collaborative partner capable of delivering projects flexibly, ensuring infrastructure programmes meet the expec

Balfour Beatty Rail is introducing a new engine-cleaning technology across its tamper fleet as part of efforts to cut emissions and boost engine performance. The company has chosen to deploy Engine Carbon Clean (ECC), a system developed by Advanced Hydrogen Technologies, after a successful trial. The technology uses hydrogen generated on demand to clear carbon deposits from internal combustion engines. By feeding controlled amounts of hydrogen into the air intake, the system

London Councils has issued a renewed warning to e-bike rental companies, urging them to honour local agreements and improve operational standards amid escalating tensions with boroughs over unsafe parking and compliance issues. The body — representing London’s 32 boroughs and the City of London — said that several operators continue to run services in areas without formal contracts, contributing to widespread problems with bikes left strewn across pavements and blocking walkw

Amey has unveiled Tessera, the official brand for its digital signalling technology, highlighting its modular, future-proof architecture designed to integrate smoothly with both existing and next-generation railway signalling systems. At the core of Tessera is the HiMatrix programmable logic controller (PLC) from Hima—technology already widely used across Europe and certified to Safety Integrity Level 4 . Its compact size, low manufacturing cost, and minimal power requiremen

London could halve the cost of major new transport projects by adopting a European model of planning and financing, a City Hall report has said. Infrastructure projects in London are often more expensive than in other European cities, with the Jubilee line extension costing 10 times as much per mile compared to a similar project in Madrid. The report, entitled Mind the Funding Gap, called on the mayor and TfL to restart work on Crossrail 2, which was paused after the governme