New independent report says expanding international high-speed rail services from the UK could unlock billions in economic growth, strengthen trade with Europe and transform cross-border connectivity by 2035. Expanding the UK's international high-speed rail network could generate billions of pounds in additional economic activity and support tens of thousands of jobs over the next decade, according to new research highlighting the wider economic value of cross-border rail tra

New London Assembly survey reveals more residents oppose autonomous taxis than support them, with safety, reliability and privacy emerging as the biggest barriers to public acceptance. The prospect of driverless taxis becoming a common sight on London's streets is facing a significant obstacle before the technology has even arrived: public opinion. A new survey commissioned by the London Assembly Transport Committee has found that more Londoners oppose the introduction of aut

Incoming Prime Minister reportedly considering Special Administration Regime for debt-laden utility, with taxpayers potentially taking control in return for financial support Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reportedly preparing to place Thames Water into a Special Administration Regime (SAR) as part of a wider ambition to increase public control over Britain's utility companies. The move, if implemented, would represent one of the most significant interventions in the

Specialist contractors appointed to safeguard West Norfolk's coastline as councils invest in long-term climate resilience and critical coastal infrastructure West Norfolk's frontline coastal defences are set to receive enhanced protection after the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk appointed specialist contractors to a new framework designed to maintain and strengthen vital sea defence infrastructure against the growing challenges of climate change. The new fram

Eight leading contractors appointed as major public sector procurement framework prepares to deliver schools, healthcare, civic buildings and infrastructure projects across Yorkshire, the North East and East Midlands A new £1.5 billion construction framework has been launched to support the delivery of major public sector building and infrastructure projects across northern England, with eight of the UK's largest contractors securing places on the latest YORbuild Major Works

Andrew Rosindell says taxpayers deserve answers after transport authority refuses to reveal project's final bill until works are complete Transport for London (TfL) is facing renewed pressure to disclose the full financial impact of the long-running Gallows Corner regeneration scheme after Romford MP Andrew Rosindell accused the organisation of failing to be transparent over mounting project costs. The call follows TfL's decision not to release details of the scheme's origina

Purpose-built £7.5 million parts distribution centre will strengthen aftermarket support as Yutong fleet expands across the UK and Ireland Pelican Bus + Coach has officially begun construction of a major new National Parts Distribution Centre, marking a significant investment in its long-term support network for Yutong bus and coach operators across the UK and Ireland. The new purpose-built facility will provide 40,000 square feet of warehouse space and is expected to stock m

Partnership with Chasing the Stigma will connect road users directly to life-saving local mental health services National Highways has announced a significant expansion of its commitment to mental health and suicide prevention after partnering with leading charity Chasing the Stigma to install new roadside signs providing instant access to local support services. The initiative will see specially designed signs featuring QR codes introduced at carefully selected locations acr

New appointment reinforces consultancy's growing aviation capability as investment gathers pace across UK and European airports AECOM has strengthened its aviation design leadership with the appointment of Dennis Austin as Aviation Architecture Director, further expanding the company's capability to support major airport infrastructure programmes across the UK and Europe. Austin joins the global infrastructure consultancy with more than three decades of international aviation

Lancashire County Council has begun recruiting a new Director of Highways and Transport following the departure of Matt Townsend, who is leaving to take up a more senior leadership position with another local authority after two years in the role. Lancashire County Council is searching for a new highways leader after Director of Highways and Transport Matt Townsend announced he is leaving the authority to take up a more senior position elsewhere in local government. Townsend,

As governments commit billions to rebuilding ageing highway networks while pursuing ambitious net zero targets, innovation in bitumen technology is emerging as one of the most effective ways to create roads that last longer, generate fewer emissions and make far better use of recycled materials. When the conversation turns to sustainable highways, attention often focuses on electric construction plant, recycled aggregates or low-carbon concrete. Yet one of the greatest opport

Europe's connected vehicle safety network has taken a significant leap forward after HAAS Alert joined BMW Group and Škoda as one of only three organisations actively sharing live hazard information through the Data for Road Safety ecosystem, helping accelerate the rollout of real-time digital safety alerts and supporting the EU's Vision Zero ambitions. Europe's drive towards fully connected road safety has reached another important milestone after HAAS Alert became one of on

Glasgow business leaders are demanding that Transport Scotland publish its completed technical analysis and properly model all three options for the M8 Woodside Viaducts before making what they describe as one of the city’s most important infrastructure decisions in a generation. Transport Scotland is facing growing pressure to produce a more comprehensive evidence base before deciding the future of Glasgow’s heavily used M8 Woodside Viaducts. The Glasgow Chamber of Commerce

Five transport priorities that could quietly deliver the economic stimulus Britain has been searching for By Kevin Robinson When historians look back on the first year of Andy Burnham's premiership, they may focus on the headline-grabbing decisions. Scrapping the controversial national digital ID card scheme, resetting Britain's relationship with Europe, or navigating an increasingly uncertain international landscape will inevitably dominate newspaper front pages. But history

Network Rail will replace four 130-year-old railway bridges on the Suffragette line, securing the route for generations while major works continue through to 2027. Thousands of London Overground passengers are set to benefit from a major infrastructure renewal programme after Network Rail appointed Bam to replace four ageing railway bridges in east London. The project will see four wrought iron bridges, each more than 130 years old, replaced along the Suffragette linebetween

Remarkable videos reveal the huge progress made to transform a motorway junction in Hampshire as the project approaches another key milestone. National Highways is upgrading Junction 9 of the M3 to improve journeys for thousands of drivers every day and unlock economic benefits for the whole country. Timelapse footage captures the significant progress already made on site, including the installation of steel beams earlier this year, which marked a key milestone in the constru