The Building Safety Regulator (BSR) will operate in effect as a shadow version of the proposed Single Construction Regulator (SCR) before the new body is formally established, government officials confirmed last week. A government prospectus published before Christmas stated that the SCR would ultimately assume the BSR’s duties and serve as the cornerstone of a fully integrated regulatory system. However, the document provided limited detail on how the transition would work i

The government has launched an early-stage market exercise to gauge private sector interest in delivering a new HS2 station at Euston. According to a preliminary market engagement document issued last week, the Department for Transport plans to appoint a private partner using a design, build, finance and maintain (DBFM) model. Under this approach, the selected firm would take responsibility for the detailed design and construction of the HS2 Euston station, as well as its lon

London commuters were left stranded during Wednesday morning’s rush hour as major rail disruption brought services on Express, Southern, and Govia Thameslink to a grinding halt. A rare “do not travel” warning stayed in place for nearly two hours, sparking outrage and safety concerns. Network Rail later confirmed the chaos was caused by a signalling fault between Norwood Junction and London Bridge and a train derailment at the Selhurst depot , leaving thousands of passengers

For the third consecutive year, South Western Railway (SWR) has achieved a perfect score in the Safeguarding on Rail Scheme, earning praise from the British Transport Police for its efforts to protect vulnerable passengers and staff. SWR has maintained its high standards by continuously updating and improving safeguarding measures , rather than relying on past practices. Key Initiatives Over the past year, the operator has: Increased the use of body-worn cameras Trained 51 co

The redevelopment of Liverpool Street station is set to move closer to approval despite receiving thousands of objections, with planning officers citing the wider benefits of the scheme as outweighing heritage concerns. Planning officers at the City of London Corporation acknowledged that the proposals would cause harm to several historic assets, including the station itself, but argued the impact was “clearly and convincingly justified” given the broader advantages. “The pr

People living near the planned site of the first Universal Studios theme park in Europe have raised concerns over the impact on traffic in the area. The attraction is expected to bring in 8.5 million visitors a year to Kempston Hardwick, near Bedford, and Universal Destinations & Experiences said it would be the largest visitor attraction in the UK. Planning permission was granted in December by the government via a special development order (SDO), allowing the application to

Potholes will be filled and roads repaired across Wolverhampton as the council plans to spend £10 million on highway improvements in the 2025-26 financial year. The programme includes road resurfacing, street lighting upgrades, car park technology improvements, and road safety measures , such as enforcement against illegal parking outside schools. The council’s plans are set to be reviewed by the scrutiny board on Tuesday and considered for approval by the cabinet on 18 Febr

WJ Group is calling on local authorities to prioritise long-term preventative maintenance for the UK’s road network, highlighting surface dressing as a cost-effective solution to extend road life and reduce potholes. New data shows that surface dressing work on Britain’s local roads increased by 15% in 2025 compared with 2024, with approximately 44.4 million square metres of road treated between April and September. While this reflects a positive step, WJ argues that counci

Meet Steve Lawrence, the proud manager of Dudley Bus Station, who’s overseeing its biggest transformation yet. Growing up in Dudley, Steve’s life has always revolved around the station, from childhood trips with his grandparents to Dudley Zoo and local markets. “I'm 38 now and the station itself has pretty much looked the same ever since I was a child,” Steve explained. “I remember coming up here as a four five-year-old with my dad and grandad, I used to meet with my nan and

Transport for London has said it is working to introduce newer buses on its flagship Superloop SL11 service in southeast London “as soon as possible”, after passengers complained that some of the network’s oldest vehicles were used when the route opened to the public. The limited-stop SL11 began operating on 24 January , just days after a high-profile press launch where selected media outlets and social media influencers joined London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan on a ride between N

You are driving along a familiar stretch of road when something feels wrong. The dashed white line that normally separates you from oncoming traffic is gone. There is no barrier, no visual reassurance — just open tarmac. Supporters of this approach argue that the discomfort is the point. Without the clear division of lanes, drivers may instinctively slow down, becoming more alert and cautious. But does removing the centre line actually make roads safer, or is it a risky exper

The seven-year closure of Hammersmith Bridge is more than an inconvenience. It has become a symbol of national decline — and of a political system that keeps searching for someone else to pick up the bill. If all unrealistic options are ruled out, only one conclusion remains: the government must take responsibility for fixing Hammersmith Bridge . What should be a simple river crossing has instead trapped communities in logistical limbo. Journeys that once took minutes now req

Alphabet-owned autonomous vehicle firm Waymo has raised $16bn (£12.6bn) in fresh funding, valuing the business at $126bn, as it moves closer to launching its self-driving service in London. The investment round was led by Dragoneer, DST Global and Sequoia , and comes as Waymo ramps up preparations for its UK debut. The company’s vehicles have already been spotted testing on London streets ahead of a planned passenger launch. London is expected to be one of more than 20 new ci

Urban Fox, a partnership between Balfour Beatty Investments and Urban Electric Networks, has secured a 20-year programme with Kent County Council to deploy a large-scale programme of on-street electric vehicle chargers across Kent.    Forming part of Kent County Council’s strategy to modernise transport and support innovation across the county, Urban Fox will install up to 10,000 new on‑street electric vehicle chargers, prioritising areas where residents have limited access t

Just 7% of England’s Strategic Road Network (SRN) has been upgraded to meet the climate resilience standards introduced by National Highways around two decades ago, according to figures revealed by New Civil Engineer. Speaking at an event hosted by the Resilient Cities Network on 4 February, Angela Halliwell , National Highways’ head of carbon and air quality, said that although climate standards were updated many years ago, the vast majority of the network remains built to

Planning permission has been approved for a major highways upgrade on the outskirts of Coventry following the granting of a development consent order (DCO) for the A46 Walsgrave junction improvement scheme. Transport minister Lord Hendy has signed off the application, clearing the way for the project, which forms part of the Trans-Midlands Trade Corridor linking the M5 with the Humber ports. Although the scheme was previously estimated to cost £112m , National Highways has