Infrastructure veteran Gareth Rhys Williams brings experience from both government and industry as Wates strengthens its leadership team during a period of sustained growth. Construction and development group Wates has strengthened its board with the appointment of Gareth Rhys Williams, the current chairman of National Highways, as a non-executive director. The appointment adds significant infrastructure, commercial and public sector expertise to the company's Enterprise Boar

Hackney Council has come under fire after new figures revealed it spent more than £10,000 on parking charges, penalty notices and road enforcement costs over a 12-month period, prompting calls for tighter controls over public spending. Information released under the Freedom of Information Act shows the local authority paid a total of £10,253 in parking-related charges between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026. The expenditure included thousands of pounds in penalty charge notice

Scotland's busiest railway station will return to full operation later this month, with all public entrances reopening in time for the Commonwealth Games following months of recovery work after the devastating Union Street fire. Network Rail has confirmed that Glasgow Central Station will complete the final stage of its recovery programme in July, restoring full access to passengers for the first time since the fire forced significant parts of the station to close earlier thi

Highways and transport solutions provider Clearview Intelligence has secured Department for Transport Type Approval to use standard road stud housing for its environmentally-friendly LED road safety stud. A joint innovation between Clearview and project partner Prismo Road Markings, the SolarLite® S381 is designed to fit directly into traditional cast iron road stud installations, meaning it will be much easier for highway authorities to upgrade old-fashioned passive delineat

The British Geological Survey (BGS) has embarked on an ambitious four-year project to remap the River Tweed catchment, combining cutting-edge technology with traditional field geology to improve understanding of groundwater movement and help communities better prepare for future flooding. The programme marks the first comprehensive geological survey of the Tweed catchment in more than 100 years and is expected to provide new insight into one of the least understood contributo

BUKO Traffic & Safety has announced the official rebrand and full integration of Keltic Traffic Management, the London-based specialist that has been part of BUKO since mid-2025. The move brings Keltic fully under the BUKO name, cementing the company’s presence in the capital and uniting the team’s regional know-how within one national brand. This announcement marks the next step in a partnership already well established, rather than a new arrangement. Since joining the group

The debate is no longer about whether cars will return. It is about whether Britain is prepared to save one of its most important historic bridges before engineering reality overtakes political indecision. For more than seven years, Hammersmith Bridge has become one of Britain's most visible symbols of political paralysis. Successive governments, Transport for London, Hammersmith & Fulham Council and neighbouring boroughs have argued over funding, responsibility and ownership

The Welsh Government has launched formal discussions with the UK Government in a renewed effort to secure a fairer share of rail funding and pave the way for the devolution of rail powers, arguing that decades of underinvestment have left Wales at a disadvantage. Deputy Minister for Transport Mark Hooper has set out a new programme of engagement with Westminster, positioning rail reform as a central part of the Welsh Government's wider transport agenda and its commitment to i

FOI data reveals motorists travelling at up to 114mph in 30mph zones, with campaigners calling for tougher action on the country's most dangerous speed offenders. Thousands of motorists were caught driving at dangerously excessive speeds on Britain's roads last year, including one motorist recorded travelling at 114mph in a 30mph zone, according to new analysis by the RAC. The figures, obtained through Freedom of Information requests to police forces across the UK, reveal the

Transport for London has put in place a new traffic order allowing traffic restrictions at Gallows Corner to remain in force until the end of September, as utility works and highway improvements continue at one of east London's busiest junctions. The temporary order, which came into effect on 30 June and runs until 30 September 2026, provides the legal powers required to maintain road closures while Essex & Suffolk Water completes water main works alongside carriageway resurf

The Scottish Government has reaffirmed its recognition of the role fixed transport links can play in strengthening island communities, as momentum builds behind ambitious proposals to replace ferry routes with tunnels across parts of Shetland. The comments follow a decision by Shetland Islands Council to continue developing long-term plans for permanent transport links connecting Yell and Unst, while also maintaining aspirations for future tunnels serving Bressay and Whalsay.

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of Kier Group Chief Executive Stuart Togwell as Deputy Co-Chair, reinforcing the organisation's focus on industry reform, digital transformation and the transition to a more sustainable construction sector. Following an independent recruitment process, Togwell has been selected to help steer the Council's strategic agenda, succeeding Richard Robinson of AtkinsRéalis in the r

A pioneering rail freight trial has demonstrated that high-speed logistics services could dramatically reduce delivery times, lower carbon emissions and reshape long-distance parcel distribution across Britain. GoExpress has unveiled the results of what it describes as the UK's first successful 90mph middle-mile rail freight trial, proving that express parcels can be moved by rail at passenger train speeds while delivering substantial environmental and commercial benefits. Th

A new report from Independent Rail Retailers (IRR) is urging the rail industry to embrace open data, arguing that modernising Britain's reservation systems could improve journey planning, increase passenger numbers and generate up to £500 million in additional annual revenue. The paper, More Data, More Passengers, makes the case for introducing an Availability Distribution Service (ADS) – a new framework that would provide retailers, and eventually Great British Railways (GBR

Thousands of reported offences, low charge rates and widespread underreporting are raising fresh questions about the safety of women and girls across London's transport network. Just three per cent of recorded offences involving violence against women and girls (VAWG) on London's public transport network resulted in a charge or summons last year, according to newly published figures, highlighting the scale of the challenge facing police and transport authorities. Data present

Andy Burnham has outlined an ambitious vision to reshape Britain's transport system, arguing that Greater Manchester's Bee Network demonstrates how greater public control can transform bus and rail services while challenging decades of transport policy centred on deregulation. With rail services already moving towards public ownership through the creation of Great British Railways (GBR), Burnham believes the next stage of transport reform should build on the integrated model