Average speed cameras supplied by Jenoptik are set to be introduced on part of the A85 between Tyndrum and Bridge of Awe in Argyll and Bute as part of efforts to improve road safety on the route. The new enforcement measures are expected to be installed during May 2026, with Transport Scotland aiming to have the cameras operational ahead of the busy summer tourist season. The initiative is intended to help reduce both fatal and injury-related collisions along the stretch of r

PA Consulting has announced the appointment of Lizi Stewart as its new Global Head of Transport, further strengthening the consultancy’s position within the global transport and infrastructure sector. Stewart joins PA with extensive leadership experience across highways, rail and aviation, alongside a strong background in management consultancy. Over the course of her career, she has held several senior industry roles, including Group CEO of Core Highways Group, Managing Dire

As the political landscape continues to shift, speculation is growing around the possibility of Andy Burnham returning to Westminster — and what a future Burnham premiership could mean for the direction of the UK. That speculation intensified yesterday after Josh Simons MP for Makerfield announced he would stand down, paving the way for Burnham to contest the seat in an upcoming by-election. With Labour holding a majority of around 5,000 in the constituency, the move is alrea

Transport for London (TfL) has introduced a series of updates to its TfL Go app aimed at making journey planning and fare tracking easier for passengers travelling across the capital. The latest improvements focus on helping pay-as-you-go users better understand their travel costs, while also enhancing accessibility and live travel information within the app. One of the key new features allows passengers to view their journey history more clearly and track when they have reac

Chris Lane, the long-serving head of smart travel at Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), has announced his retirement after nearly a decade helping shape the region’s approach to transport innovation, connectivity and digital mobility. During his time with TfWM, part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), Lane played a significant role in advancing smart travel initiatives across the region, helping modernise public transport systems and supporting the development of

The Government has been accused of failing to commit to meaningful action after publishing its response to the Transport Committee’s report on skills shortages in the transport manufacturing sector. While ministers acknowledged the “significant challenges” facing the industry, the response stopped short of introducing any major sector-specific measures, prompting criticism that the Government is relying too heavily on existing policies rather than delivering targeted support.

Tilbury Douglas has reported strong financial growth after continuing to focus on lower-risk public sector projects and tighter operational discipline across its business. The contractor increased gross revenue, including inter-group trading, by 12% to £692 million during 2025, while consolidated revenue rose by 11% to £600 million. Pre-tax profit also saw significant improvement, climbing 27% to almost £15 million, with operating margins increasing from 2.1% to 2.4%. The com

Re-flow’s PAS 2080 module for carbon management, an add-on to the field management software, is designed to anchor carbon reporting directly to live operations – using the data teams already generate as work is planned, delivered, and completed. Find out more at the CBS Arena, Coventry, Stand C25 (21–22 May). The challenge: finding carbon management solutions that actually fit your business For highways organisations looking for a carbon management solution, the challenge is

A tree surgeon suffered life-threatening injuries after a mobile lighting tower came into contact with an overhead power line during overnight road maintenance work near Royal Wootton Bassett. The incident happened shortly after midnight on 19 January 2024 while a three-person team was carrying out hedge maintenance along the A3102, which was being used as a diversion route for the M4. Joshua Pocknell, 26, was moving a mobile lighting tower when it struck an overhead electric

Turner & Townsend has appointed former Royal Mail chief executive Emma Gilthorpe to a newly created senior leadership role focused on transformation, technology and future growth. Gilthorpe joins the consultancy as Chief Transformation Officer, where she will oversee global transformation initiatives, including the adoption of artificial intelligence and digital technologies across the business. The appointment forms part of Turner & Townsend’s wider ambition to strengthen it

Kier has appointed a senior commercial leader from Costain as part of efforts to strengthen its infrastructure division and enhance its capability across major projects. Craig Message has joined Kier Infrastructure as Commercial Director after spending almost 15 years at Costain, where he progressed through a number of senior commercial and leadership roles, most recently serving as Commercial Director for the company’s water sector operations. His appointment brings signific

A coordinated partnership operation is continuing to tackle criminality and antisocial behaviour across Greater Manchester’s rail network, with agencies working together to improve safety for passengers and local communities. As part of ongoing activity linked to Operation Vulcan, officers from Greater Manchester Police joined colleagues from British Transport Police, rail operators and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) for a recent day of action focused on stations and

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has chosen Yutraffic FUSION, an adaptive traffic management system developed by Yunex Traffic, to help improve traffic flow and support more sustainable travel across the region. The deployment supports TfGM’s wider ambition to ensure that by 2040, half of all journeys in Greater Manchester are made using public transport or active travel, while preventing further growth in private vehicle traffic. Originally developed in partnership wi

Rail campaigners have questioned how major improvements to Wales’ rail network will be financed as political parties prepare for the upcoming Senedd election. Railfuture Cymru, which represents rail users across Wales and the Borders, has published a new manifesto calling for what it describes as a more reliable and passenger-focused railway system. The organisation’s Wales chair, Richard Wilcock, said Transport for Wales’ long-term ambitions highlighted an important issue ar

Schools across Shropshire are being invited to apply for grants of up to £1,000 to help encourage more pupils to walk, cycle or scoot to school. Shropshire Council has secured a further £30,000 from Active Travel England for the third consecutive year, enabling local schools and colleges to access funding for projects that promote healthier and more sustainable journeys to and from school. Applications for the latest round of funding are open until 22 May 2026. Over the previ

Wiltshire Council has allocated £50,000 towards early-stage work on a proposed pedestrian and cycling bridge over the River Avon in Bradford on Avon, working in partnership with the town council. The planned crossing would link Bridge Street on the southern side of the river with Bridge Yard to the north, offering a safer and quieter alternative to the existing Town Bridge, which is often busy with traffic. The initial funding, provided through Active Travel England, will be