Northern Ireland's public transport operator has launched a public consultation on a package of proposed fare and service changes aimed at addressing mounting financial pressures, including reductions to youth travel discounts and the withdrawal of some late-evening services. The consultation, which opened on 8 July and runs until 30 September, invites passengers, businesses and stakeholders to comment on a range of measures that Translink says are necessary to ensure the lon

A major overhaul of traffic management in York city centre is set to be tested next year as the council looks to improve bus reliability, reduce congestion and encourage greater use of public transport. City of York Council has approved an 18-month pilot of its proposed Rougier Route, a £2.3 million initiative that will introduce new access restrictions across key city centre roads from January 2027. Under the plans, sections of Rougier Street, George Hudson Street and Mickle

People across the North East are being asked for their views on plans that could see more than 500 bus routes brought under public control in what would represent the region's biggest overhaul of bus services for more than four decades. The North East Mayoral Combined Authority has launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce a bus franchising model, giving Mayor Kim McGuinness greater control over how services are planned and delivered across the region. If appro

Growing concerns over antisocial behaviour and passenger safety are contributing to declining bus use in London, according to Conservative politicians who are calling for expanded CCTV coverage and a greater uniformed security presence across the capital's bus network. The calls come as new figures show bus patronage continues to lag behind previous highs, despite fares remaining comparatively low over the past decade. Transport for London (TfL) data indicates that bus demand

Transforming Britain's transport network into a fully accessible system could help bring up to 2.8 million more disabled people into employment while generating tens of billions of pounds for the economy, according to a new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). The engineering body argues that improving accessibility should be viewed not simply as a social responsibility but as a major economic opportunity, with better transport enabling more people to

Water companies that breach environmental rules will face swifter financial penalties under new enforcement powers designed to crack down on pollution and improve accountability across the sector. The Government has introduced a new civil enforcement regime enabling the Environment Agency to issue penalties of up to £500,000 for a range of environmental offences without the need to pursue lengthy criminal proceedings. Announced by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural

The M20 was closed overnight between Maidstone and Ashford as National Highways activated Operation Brock in preparation for increased cross-Channel traffic during the peak summer holiday period. The overnight closure enabled engineers to install the 13-mile contraflow system between junction 8 (Maidstone) and junction 9 (Ashford), following a request from the Kent & Medway Resilience Forum. Operation Brock has been introduced ahead of an anticipated rise in passenger and fre

Motorists are now travelling on the first newly constructed section of the A417 Missing Link scheme after National Highways opened part of the upgraded route, marking one of the most significant milestones since work began in 2023. The traffic switch allows drivers to use approximately two miles of the new carriageway, providing the first glimpse of the infrastructure that will eventually replace one of the South West's most notorious bottlenecks. The £460 million A417 Missin

Fleet management technology specialist Teletrac Navman has completed its acquisition by software-focused private equity firm Respida Capital, a move the company says will accelerate product innovation and support its next phase of international growth. The transaction marks a significant milestone for the connected mobility provider, with former parent company Vontier Corporation retaining a minority equity stake in the business. The new ownership structure is expected to pro

FM Conway, part of VINCI Construction UK, has strengthened its position in London's highways maintenance sector after securing major long-term contracts with Westminster City Council and the London Borough of Bromley. The awards will see the company deliver a broad range of highway maintenance, infrastructure management and emergency response services across two of the capital's busiest boroughs. Major Westminster appointment Westminster City Council has appointed FM Conway t

The Government's newly established Mass Transit Taskforce has launched a nationwide call for evidence as it begins work on identifying how major public transport schemes can be delivered more quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively across the UK. The initiative, established by the Department for Transport (DfT) in May, will examine the barriers that have historically slowed the development of urban mass transit projects while identifying opportunities to improve delivery an

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT UK) is calling on the Government to rethink its approach to aviation growth, arguing that future airport expansion should be based on a nationwide strategy rather than focusing primarily on Heathrow. In a new policy report, CILT says the UK's long-term aviation capacity should be considered as part of a broader national transport and economic strategy, with greater emphasis placed on the role regional airports can pl

Europe's airport operations sector is expected to grow steadily over the remainder of the decade, driven by rising passenger demand, major infrastructure investment and the increasing adoption of digital technologies, although capacity constraints, environmental regulations and workforce shortages continue to present significant challenges. A new market assessment by Research and Markets forecasts that the European airport operations market will expand from approximately US$2

A flagship road safety programme is expected to prevent around 2,700 deaths and serious injuries over the next two decades, generating an estimated £1.25 billion in social and economic benefits from a £195 million government investment, according to a new report. The findings highlight the impact of the Department for Transport's Safer Roads Fund, which was established in 2016 to improve safety on some of England's highest-risk local authority A roads. Rather than relying sol

The opening of North Yorkshire's new £82.5 million A59 Kex Gill bypass has been delayed for a second time after prolonged periods of wet weather affected the final stages of construction. The 2.5-mile realigned section of the A59, designed to replace a landslip-prone stretch of road between Skipton and Blubberhouses, had been scheduled to open this week. However, North Yorkshire Council has confirmed that adverse weather has forced a further postponement. The authority said e

Balfour Beatty has committed £10 million to a specialist venture capital fund focused on emerging built environment technologies, as the infrastructure giant looks to accelerate innovation across its construction and engineering operations. The investment has been made in Pi Labs' Fund IV, giving Balfour Beatty access to early-stage technology companies developing digital solutions for the construction and infrastructure sectors. The move forms part of the company's long-term