A long-running proposal to build a motorway service area on the A1(M) near Boroughbridge is expected to move a significant step closer after planning officers recommended approval, despite sustained opposition from local councils and residents concerned about the scale and environmental impact of the development. Plans for a new Welcome Break motorway service area on the A1(M) near Kirby Hill, Boroughbridge, are set to receive planning approval next week, potentially bringing

Buckinghamshire Council has begun engaging with the supply chain ahead of procuring two new highways frameworks, with the authority seeking industry expertise to help shape future contracts covering construction, maintenance, design and professional services across the county. Buckinghamshire Council has launched a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) exercise as it prepares to procure two new highways framework agreements designed to support the delivery of future infrastruct

Mounting debt, repeated environmental failures and decades of underinvestment have reignited calls for Thames Water to be placed into Special Administration, with MPs arguing that only a fundamental financial reset can unlock the billions needed to rebuild the UK's largest water and wastewater network. Fresh pressure is mounting on the Government to intervene in the future of Thames Water, as MPs argue that placing the utility into Special Administration could provide the fin

A visionary £130 billion proposal for a high-speed rail network stretching across England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland has been unveiled as a bold alternative to conventional transport planning, with its creators arguing the scheme could become the backbone of a new era of economic growth, energy resilience and regional connectivity. A radical proposal to create a continuous high-speed rail loop connecting the major cities of northern Britain and Ireland has been presented as

The first permanently painted Great British Railways trains have been unveiled in East Anglia, marking a significant milestone in the Government's rail reform programme as a new integrated operating model begins taking shape across one of the country's busiest rail regions. The transformation of Britain's railways took another visible step forward today as the first fully painted Great British Railways (GBR) trains for the Anglia region were officially unveiled at London Live

Eurostar is redesigning its next-generation fleet to withstand temperatures of up to 55°C, recognising that the trains entering service in 2031 must remain reliable for decades in an era of increasingly frequent and severe European heatwaves. Eurostar has confirmed that its next generation of high-speed trains will be upgraded to operate in temperatures as high as 55°C, as the operator prepares its future fleet for the realities of a changing climate. The decision affects Eur

Transport leaders are backing proposals to hand greater powers to regional authorities, arguing that devolved decision-making could remove bureaucratic barriers, speed up delivery and help create affordable mass transit systems tailored to the needs of local communities. Transport leaders have thrown their support behind proposals to give regional authorities greater control over the development of mass transit networks, saying locally led decision-making could unlock faster,

Preliminary findings reveal warning lights, audible alarms and barriers were not operating when a passenger train struck a car at Hoghton level crossing, prompting a full Rail Accident Investigation Branch inquiry. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has launched a detailed investigation into the fatal collision at Hoghton level crossing in Lancashire after initial evidence indicated the crossing's warning systems were not activated when a train approached. The coll

The infrastructure services specialist has appointed experienced industry leader Jonathan Goring to help drive strategic expansion across its consulting business as it targets new markets and major opportunities. Amey has bolstered its leadership team with the appointment of Jonathan Goring as Executive Advisor, a move designed to accelerate the company's long-term growth strategy and strengthen its position across key infrastructure sectors. The newly created advisory role w

A long-standing vision to transform road links between Manchester and Sheffield is back in the spotlight, with supporters claiming that adopting Norwegian tunnelling techniques could dramatically reduce construction costs and breathe new life into a project previously considered financially out of reach. The proposal, developed by infrastructure group Future Works, would see a 14-mile (22km) dual carriageway tunnelconstructed beneath the Peak District National Park, creating

For decades, the debate surrounding Heathrow's proposed third runway has focused on aviation capacity, climate change and economic growth. Yet hidden beneath those arguments lies what may prove to be the greatest engineering challenge of them all: moving the M25. On paper, the proposal sounds almost unbelievable. Shift one of Europe's busiest motorways around 130 metres to the west, construct a new tunnel beneath the future runway and keep traffic flowing throughout construct

Two of the UK's largest infrastructure contractors have joined forces in a bid to deliver the final £1.9 billion phase of the A9 dualling programme, bringing together decades of major project experience to complete one of Scotland's most politically sensitive and technically demanding transport schemes. The new joint venture combines Balfour Beatty with Galliford Try's Scottish business, Morrison Construction, as the partners prepare to compete for the final five contracts un

National Highways worked with Walk Wheel Cycle Trust to fund the mural in a subway off Roebuck Lane in Sandwell, which is part of Route 5 on the National Cycle Network, to encourage more active travel for local journeys to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and benefit people’s health. Other improvements were made to a crossing, a shared path and lighting was updated. Sandwell Council also supported the project by removing large barriers to help make the path more access

Record-breaking 16.4-metre TBM to construct Britain's longest road tunnel beneath the River Thames Construction of the Lower Thames Crossing has reached another major milestone after National Highways confirmed the appointment of the company that will build the record-breaking tunnel boring machine (TBM) destined to excavate Britain's longest road tunnel. The enormous machine, which will become the largest tunnel boring machine ever deployed in Europe, is expected to arrive o

Arcadis has secured appointments across four specialist disciplines on Transport for London's latest Professional Services Framework, positioning the consultancy to continue supporting the delivery of major transport investment programmes across the capital. The company has been selected for Professional Services Framework 3 (PSF3), a multi-million-pound agreement that will provide specialist consultancy services to TfL's directorates over the next three years, with the optio

Historic gateway to the city moves closer to transformation as major regeneration project gains financial backing Long-awaited plans to transform Leicester railway station have received a significant boost after the Government agreed to redirect almost £10 million of previously allocated Levelling Up funding to help deliver the landmark redevelopment. The decision increases Government support for the station scheme to £27.5 million, providing fresh momentum for a project desi