Passengers travelling on London's buses and trams will continue paying the current £1.75 single fare until November after Transport for London (TfL) confirmed a four-month extension to its fare freeze. The freeze, which had been scheduled to end in early July, will now remain in place until 1 November, delaying planned fare increases while providing additional support for passengers during the summer months. Alongside the extension, TfL is also introducing a new Weekend Hoppe

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is investing £150 million to modernise key sections of the Metrolink network, with a major summer engineering programme designed to improve reliability while laying the foundations for future tram extensions, including the proposed route to Stockport. A significant phase of the infrastructure programme will begin on 13 July, with engineers carrying out extensive track renewal works on one of the busiest sections of the UK's light rail n

Transport for Wales is facing calls to improve its Tap and Go ticketing system after concerns were raised that some passengers could end up paying more than necessary because concessionary fares and railcard discounts are not yet supported. The issue has prompted Flintshire County Council to unanimously back a motion urging Transport for Wales (TfW) to provide clearer information for customers and review station signage promoting the contactless payment system. Tap and Go, in

McLaren Construction is introducing autonomous AI-powered robots onto its projects as part of a new partnership with robotics specialist FieldAI, marking the technology company's expansion into the UK construction market. The agreement will see four-legged autonomous robots deployed across McLaren Construction sites to automate a range of inspection, monitoring and quality assurance activities. The initial rollout will focus on capturing 360-degree imagery, creating detailed

MICHELIN Connected Fleet has introduced an AI-powered assistant for UK fleet operators, enabling managers to retrieve real-time operational data through natural language prompts and simplify day-to-day fleet management. MICHELIN Connected Fleet has expanded its digital fleet management offering with the launch of an AI-powered assistant designed to help commercial vehicle and passenger transport operators make faster, data-driven decisions. Now available to UK customers throu

Ramudden Global UK has outlined a broader vision for its business, bringing together specialist expertise across multiple disciplines to provide customers with a single delivery partner for infrastructure projects from concept through to completion. Ramudden Global UK has announced a renewed focus on its integrated capabilities, positioning itself as a comprehensive infrastructure partner that extends well beyond traditional traffic management services. The organisation has b

What does a career built on opportunity look like? For Steve Helliwell, it meant saying yes to new experiences, stepping outside his comfort zone and continually putting his hand up for more. As Steve reaches the end of his 13-year journey with Balfour Beatty, he leaves behind more than a series of leadership roles. His story reflects what can happen when ambition meets opportunity – and the impact of creating opportunities for others along the way. Joining Balfour Beatty

Derby City Council is urging ministers to revisit long-standing proposals to upgrade the A38 after the Government paused the £600 million scheme, with local leaders questioning whether plans first developed more than two decades ago still reflect the region's transport priorities. The future of the long-planned A38 Derby junction improvements has been thrown into further uncertainty after Derby City Council called for a fresh public consultation following the Government's dec

A flagship highways project in Somerset has received two major industry accolades in the space of a week, with the M5 Junction 26 Chelston Link Project recognised for its innovation, collaboration and delivery excellence against competition from some of the world's largest infrastructure schemes. A major road improvement scheme in Somerset has been recognised on both the national and international stage after securing two prestigious industry awards for excellence in infrastr

HS2 Ltd has suffered a significant legal defeat after the Court of Appeal ruled that the extension of the Bromford Tunnel falls outside the planning powers granted by the High Speed Rail Act, requiring separate planning consent following an environmental assessment. HS2 Ltd has been dealt a major legal setback after the Court of Appeal ruled that a key design change to the Bromford Tunnel extension does not benefit from the planning powers granted under the High Speed Rail (L

A significant package of improvements designed to ease congestion, prioritise public transport and enhance walking and cycling facilities along the A40 has moved a step closer after receiving planning approval. A major infrastructure scheme aimed at transforming travel along one of Oxfordshire's busiest transport corridors has secured planning consent, paving the way for construction to begin later this year. Oxfordshire County Council has received approval for its latest imp

A pioneering partnership between National Highways, the University of Cambridge and industry leaders has unveiled a suite of cutting-edge technologies designed to transform the way England's strategic road network is maintained, monitored and made more resilient to future challenges. Developed through the Roads Research Alliance (RRA), the latest innovations include artificial intelligence capable of assessing road condition in seconds, digital twin technology that predicts a

Prospects of restoring vehicle access to Hammersmith Bridge have suffered a major setback after Government funding conditions ruled out full reconstruction, leaving the historic Thames crossing closed to traffic for the foreseeable future. The long-running effort to fully reopen Hammersmith Bridge to motor vehicles has encountered another significant obstacle after hopes of securing Government funding for a complete restoration were effectively ruled out. Hammersmith & Fulham

A major insurance procurement has been launched for the Lower Thames Crossing, with National Highways seeking comprehensive cover for one of the UK's largest planned infrastructure schemes as preparations continue ahead of full construction. National Highways has taken another step towards delivering the Lower Thames Crossing by launching a procurement process for an extensive construction insurance programme valued at up to £60 million. The proposed Owner Controlled Insuranc

Motorists using the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels will face higher charges from September as Transport for London introduces inflation-linked increases, while existing discounts and penalty charges remain unchanged. Drivers travelling through the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels will see toll charges rise later this year after Transport for London (TfL) approved inflationary increases across the charging structure. The revised tariffs, which are expected to come into effec

A landmark moment has been reached for the West Midlands Metro expansion, with trams once again running through Dudley for the first time in almost a century. However, passengers will have to wait a little longer before services officially begin. The streets of Dudley have seen the return of trams for the first time in nearly 100 years as testing gets underway on the long-awaited Wednesbury to Dudley Metro extension. The milestone marks the transition from construction into t