Billions of pounds of additional investment could be needed to protect Scotland's transport networks, communities and natural environment from worsening climate impacts, with new research putting the potential requirement as high as £14.2 billion over the next 15 years. Scotland faces a substantial infrastructure investment challenge as more frequent flooding, heavier rainfall and rising temperatures increase pressure on essential assets. New research led by the University of

Plans to transform Caerphilly's bus and railway connections have taken another step forward, with Transport for Wales beginning the search for a contractor to deliver a new £33 million integrated interchange. Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched procurement for the main construction contract behind the redevelopment of Caerphilly's existing railway station and bus interchange. The project will create a modern transport hub bringing rail, bus, taxi, walking and cycling conne

SMEs are being invited to put their technology to the test inside a working international airport as Glasgow searches for new ways to improve reliability and understand the passenger experience. Glasgow Airport is offering UK technology businesses the chance to trial their innovations in a live operational environment as the Connected Airport Living Lab returns for its fourth cohort. Up to three small and medium-sized businesses will be selected for the six-month programme, w

New Power Within Employability Fund will provide training, qualifications and direct routes into jobs across energy, construction and infrastructure National Grid is investing £5 million in a major employment programme designed to help 5,000 young people overcome barriers to work and build lasting careers. The new Power Within Employability Fund will support up to 1,000 young people every year for five years, with a particular focus on those currently outside employment, educ

Transport Scotland has launched Mechanimals, a free digital learning resource developed by Leith for Secondary school pupils of all year groups. Through an engaging cast of animal characters, the resource brings to life the real forces at play on the road, making road safety education more engaging and memorable for young people. The campaign is based on strategic research encompassing digital performance audits, in-school engagement sessions, teacher feedback and a review of

The Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Cassar as its new Director of Transport. Karen joins the LCCA from Lincolnshire County Council, where she held a number of senior leadership positions and developed an extensive track record in delivering transport, highways and place-based services. She brings significant experience in strategic transport planning, partnership working, infrastructure delivery and organisational le

Britain's local roads are approaching a tipping point. Every year, the same headlines appear. Potholes are getting worse. Budgets are getting tighter. Residents are becoming increasingly frustrated. Councils are forced into reactive repairs rather than strategic maintenance, while the cost of bringing the network back to an acceptable standard continues to climb. The latest Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) ALARM survey estimates the backlog of carriageway repairs has now reach

Transport for West Midlands is preparing to invite operators to compete for the first franchised bus contracts, marking a major milestone in plans to bring routes, fares and timetables back under public control. The West Midlands' transition to a franchised bus network is entering a significant new phase, with operators set to be invited to bid for the first contracts that will reshape public transport across the region. Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is expected to launc

Three Transport Support Enforcement Officers have been praised after their calm and compassionate response helped a vulnerable passenger receive urgent medical treatment at one of London's busiest stations. Quick thinking and teamwork by Transport for London's enforcement staff has been recognised after officers came to the aid of a vulnerable passenger who became seriously unwell at Stratford station. Transport Support Enforcement Officers Patrick Nestori, Agit Zengin and Da

The increasing availability of road imaging information is providing a foundation for a new era of intelligence driven road maintenance. With the ability to assess the quality of carriageways, footways and roadside assets in a single drive through, local authorities can transform their understanding of road assets. This insight also provides unprecedented visibility into the quality of reinstatement work, supporting new understanding of the impact of reinstatement on road per

Construction giant launches dedicated opportunities portal as it looks to attract local talent for one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects. Skanska has launched a new recruitment portal aimed at connecting people with employment and training opportunities on the Lower Thames Crossing, one of the UK's most significant transport infrastructure schemes. The dedicated online platform has been created to encourage individuals from across the South East to register their in

A new generation of motorway services inspired by the success of Tebay is set to take shape on the M56, replacing traditional fast-food outlets with locally sourced food, sustainable design and a stronger connection to the surrounding countryside. Construction is expected to begin shortly on a £65 million motorway services development in Cheshire that promises to redefine the roadside experience for drivers travelling across the North West. Located between Junctions 7 and 8 o

New 'Better Roads Manifesto' urges councils to embrace artificial intelligence, introduce national repair standards and strengthen accountability for utility companies as deteriorating roads continue to cost motorists billions. Citroën has launched a nationwide campaign calling for a fundamental overhaul of how Britain's roads are managed, arguing that greater use of artificial intelligence, long-term funding and tougher oversight of utility companies could dramatically impro

A 50-year-old bridge at M42 Junction 6 will be demolished after engineers concluded it could no longer be economically strengthened, with a temporary replacement planned while a permanent structure is designed and built. National Highways has confirmed it will demolish a deteriorating bridge at Junction 6 of the M42 after detailed inspections found the ageing structure had reached the point where repairs would no longer provide a sustainable long-term solution. The bridge, lo

Innovative engineering techniques will be tested on a Fenland road as Cambridgeshire County Council looks for a long-term solution to one of the UK's most costly highway maintenance problems. Cambridgeshire County Council is embarking on an ambitious highways trial that could transform how roads built on peat soils are repaired, as it seeks to reduce a maintenance backlog estimated at £500 million. Construction work is due to begin on Upwell Road (B1099) in Fenland, where eng

TfL's free cycle shuttle through the Silvertown Tunnel is costing around £5,400 a day to operate, with the latest figures showing daily passenger numbers have fallen sharply since the service launched. Transport for London's free cycle shuttle through the Silvertown Tunnel has come under renewed scrutiny after figures revealed the service is carrying as few as 51 cyclists a day, despite costing around £2 million a year to operate. The zero-emission shuttle, introduced when th