Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has announced a partnership with Citymapper to provide enhanced journey-planning tools via app and website, aimed at making travel across the region simpler and more integrated. The upgraded platform will allow passengers to plan journeys across buses, trains and trams throughout the West Midlands. The Citymapper app has also been given a co-branded look for the region as part of the collaboration. In addition to journey planning, passengers

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has completed the refurbishment of 10 trains as part of its £60M regional fleet transformation programme. The operator, which is run by Transport UK, confirmed that seven Class 170 and three Class 158 trains have now been fully modernised and returned to service across the network. The milestone forms part of EMR’s longer-term plan to improve reliability and passenger comfort while delivering practical, sustainable upgrades across its regional and

Passengers travelling through Manchester Piccadilly are set to benefit from an exciting new garden project, bringing colour and life to the station’s entrance. From Monday 2 March, travellers will see work underway on the approach to the North West’s busiest railway station. The Station Sanctuary project will see the grey, underused outdoor space just outside of the station evolve into a vibrant, biodiverse garden to welcome people and wildlife. The garden will be open to the

National Highways is teaming up with environmental charity Earthwatch Europe to create a Tiny Forest at the A30 Sourton Cross services in Devon. The initiative, to create a miniature, fast growing native woodland, will not only improve biodiversity at the site but also provide an improved customer experience for all drivers stopping off at the service area. Funded through its designated Innovation and Research funding, the project represents a first such partnership for Natio

Commuters arriving at London Liverpool Street station were greeted by an unexpected announcement today as Chancellor Rachel Reeves used the station’s tannoy system to unveil a nationwide rail fare freeze. In a message broadcast periodically throughout Monday morning, Reeves began: “Testing, testing. Attention, please,” before confirming that regulated rail fares would be frozen — the first such pause in 30 years. “This government is making sure passengers aren’t asked to spen

French energy giant Engie has agreed a £10.5BN ($14.2BN) deal to acquire UK Power Networks (UKPN), the UK’s largest electricity distribution network operator. UKPN operates three distribution licences covering London, the South East and the East of England, managing more than 192,000km of network infrastructure and serving around 8.5 million customers. The company plays a key role in supporting high-energy-demand sectors such as data centres, offering specialist high-voltage

Bristol Airport has appointed Farrans as main contractor for a £30M terminal extension project aimed at expanding capacity and enhancing passenger experience. Farrans, a subsidiary of John Sisk & Son since November 2025, has begun work on the two-storey extension, which will infill the space between the existing terminal and the departure gates. The development forms part of the airport’s wider £400M transformation programme and is designed to support growth to 12 million pas

Costain Group has rejoined the FTSE 250 index for the first time in more than two decades, marking a significant milestone in the company’s recent turnaround. Three years ago, Costain’s shares were trading at below 50p. Today, they are approaching £2, reflecting sustained financial improvement and renewed investor confidence. The rise in market value has secured the engineering and construction group’s return to the FTSE 250, which ranks the 250 largest publicly listed compan

Most contractors have a clear idea of what good digital operations should look like: connected crews, confident supervisors, and live, dependable evidence in the office without chasing for updates. But choosing the right piece of software to make it happen can feel complicated. Common concerns include: ·       Whether the software will fit well with existing ERPs. ·       The possibility that onboarding will derail jobs already under pressure. ·       Teams potentially strugg

The introduction of CCTV cameras at Hilton level crossing in Derbyshire has led to a marked drop in dangerous driving incidents, according to new figures from the British Transport Police (BTP). The A5132 crossing had been plagued by motorists ignoring red warning lights while crossing keepers were attempting to close the gates. In 2024, BTP launched 26 investigations into alleged offences. These resulted in six court prosecutions, five fixed penalty notices and six drivers a

AECOM has been appointed to provide cost management services for both Ireland’s National Transport Authority (NTA) and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII), supporting the delivery of nationally significant transport projects. Under the NTA’s infrastructure cost management framework, AECOM will act as the single-source provider following a competitive tender process. The three-year framework, with an option to extend by a further year, covers cost estimation, risk and value

A proposal to permanently close part of Glasgow’s M8 motorway has been included among options to address the ageing Woodside viaducts, which carry around 150,000 vehicles a day along the northern edge of the city centre. Transport Scotland has launched a public consultation outlining three potential long-term solutions: repairing the existing viaducts, replacing them, or removing them entirely and diverting through-traffic onto the M74 south of the city. The viaducts, now 55

Greater Manchester’s plans to bring commuter rail services into the Bee Network by the end of 2026 mark a significant step toward full public transport integration in the city region. Mayor Andy Burnham’s proposals would see rail join franchised buses and locally controlled trams under mayoral oversight for the first time. The move is positioned as central to the region’s long-term “2050 vision” and framed explicitly as a tool for economic growth. Poor connectivity limits acc

Sir Sadiq Khan has given formal approval for the pedestrianisation of a major stretch of Oxford Street, with vehicles set to be removed by September. The Mayor of London has instructed Transport for London (TfL) to implement plans to close Oxford Street to traffic between Great Portland Street and Orchard Street. City Hall said the decision followed a second consultation on traffic diversions, which received around 2,700 responses, with a majority backing the proposals. Under

An inspirational teenager from Gateshead was treated to an unforgettable railway experience by Network Rail and train operator LNER in recognition of his outstanding fundraising efforts. Jack Thompson, 17, has raised more than £220,000 for Young Lives vs Cancer, the leading UK charity for children and young people with cancer (0-25) and their families. The charity which has supported him since he was diagnosed with a brain tumour as a baby. Network Rail and LNER joined forces

Passengers travelling through London Euston will see a series of improvements this spring as Network Rail rolls out upgrades aimed at enhancing accessibility, comfort and customer service at the busy station. Work begins on 2 March to refurbish the Assisted Travel Lounge, creating a more accessible and welcoming space for passengers who require additional support. Seating capacity will increase from 18 to 27, while the ceiling, flooring, lighting and furniture will all be rep