Derbyshire County Council is testing a range of innovative road repair solutions as part of a wider effort to improve the speed, durability and cost-effectiveness of pothole maintenance across the county. The latest trials form part of the authority's £70 million highways capital investment programme, which is focused on improving road conditions and identifying more efficient ways to maintain the network. Among the technologies being assessed is the JCB Pothole Pro, a specia

Workers call for extra protection from aggressive customers RAILWAY workers and station staff in Islington have called for more protection and support due to “daily” incidents of abuse, assault and racism. Riza Bunourah, who has worked for Great Northern rail at Finsbury Park station for around five years, told the Tribune that customer violence and aggression against staff was a frequent occurrence at work. He said: “I’ve been physically assaulted a couple of times whilst wo

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has paid tribute to emergency responders, railway staff and local residents following Friday's fatal train collision near Bedford, describing their actions as a powerful example of people coming together during a crisis. Speaking in the aftermath of the incident at Elstow, Alexander praised those involved in the rescue and recovery effort, highlighting the professionalism, courage and compassion shown in the hours immediately following the

A flagship National Highways project that has transformed one of Hull's busiest transport corridors has been recognised with a prestigious national engineering award. The £355 million A63 Castle Street improvement scheme was named Best UK Project in the over £10 million category at the Ground Engineering Awards 2026, with judges praising the project's innovative design and collaborative approach to managing complex construction challenges. The award highlights one of the most

Two men have admitted carrying out offences linked to a major cyber attack on Transport for London that caused widespread disruption, exposed customer data and left the transport authority facing costs of around £39 million. Thalha Jubair, 20, from east London, and Owen Flowers, 18, from Walsall, changed their pleas to guilty at Woolwich Crown Court on Monday, avoiding what was expected to be a six-week trial. The pair admitted conspiring to carry out unauthorised activity ag

Engineering and consultancy group Egis has strengthened its position in the UK transport sector after being appointed to Transport for London's Professional Services Framework, a move that could see the company involved in some of the capital's most significant infrastructure programmes over the coming years. The appointment, which became effective in April, gives Egis access to provide specialist programme management, project delivery and procurement expertise across a wide

Energy infrastructure giant SSE has reported a year of record investment, pumping billions into the UK's electricity network as it accelerates delivery of projects aimed at supporting energy security, economic growth and the transition to cleaner power. The company invested £3.6 billion during the 2025/26 financial year, the highest level in its history, with the spending generating an estimated £9.7 billion in economic value and supporting more than 83,000 jobs across the UK

The Mayor of London has renewed calls for greater control over energy policy, warning that the capital is unlikely to achieve its ambitious 2030 net-zero target without further powers being devolved from central government. Speaking during a recent session of Mayor’s Question Time, Sir Sadiq Khan acknowledged that while significant progress has been made in reducing emissions across London, key challenges remain outside City Hall’s direct control, particularly the decarbonisa

The UK government has launched a major funding initiative designed to accelerate the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and strengthen the country's position in the emerging low-carbon fuels market. Announced by the Department for Transport, the programme will make £219 million available to help scale up cleaner fuel technologies and encourage investment in domestic production facilities. The first phase of the initiative will see £93 million allocated over the nex

London Gatwick has named a group of construction and engineering specialists that will help deliver a major programme of infrastructure improvements over the coming years. The airport has awarded places on new Building and Civils Frameworks to 11 contractors, creating a delivery network that could support projects for up to six years as part of Gatwick's long-term growth and modernisation plans. The move is designed to streamline procurement and strengthen relationships with

Few politicians have fought harder for northern rail investment than Andy Burnham. The Greater Manchester Mayor has repeatedly argued that cancelling the Birmingham-to-Manchester leg of HS2 was one of the biggest infrastructure mistakes of modern times, warning that the North risks being left behind without major transport investment. He has consistently called for a new high-speed line between Birmingham and Manchester and has even proposed using land already safeguarded for

WJ Group, a road marking and highway safety specialist based in Milton Keynes, is supporting a community café in High Wycombe as it prepares to celebrate its 10-year anniversary. Hills Café, which operates as a community enterprise supporting residents in the area, is working with WJ Group and Buckinghamshire Highways Alliance to improve its facilities. Hills Café is a subsidiary of the One Can Trust, who has their community support offices above the café. Visitors to the

A major restructuring programme and a return to founder ownership have helped civil engineering contractor Alun Griffiths stage a dramatic financial recovery after a challenging period of losses. The business recorded a pre-tax profit of £3.9 million during 2025, reversing a £44 million loss reported the previous year. Operating performance also improved significantly, with profits reaching £7.2 million compared with an operating loss of £38 million in 2024. The turnaround fo

As the UK marks Clean Air Day, new data from Amey shows its electric vehicle (EV) charging network across Trafford and Manchester has powered more than 20,000 miles of electric journeys since installation, underlining the role public charging infrastructure is already playing in cutting emissions and supporting cleaner transport. Together, these journeys have avoided an estimated 3.9 tonnes of CO₂ emissions across Trafford and Manchester, showing clear early progress in reduc

Highway equipment manufacturer King Highway Products has launched a new generation of Enhanced Mobile Carriageway Closure (EMCC) vehicles designed to improve safety for both roadworkers and motorists during traffic management operations. The specialist vehicles are intended to create protected, traffic-free working zones while temporary traffic management measures are installed or removed on live roads. By providing a secure buffer between work crews and moving traffic, the t

Transport for London is testing a new digital modelling platform designed to improve the planning and coordination of roadworks across the capital, helping to minimise disruption for motorists, businesses and public transport users. The technology, developed by transport simulation specialist Immense, allows planners to assess hundreds of potential traffic management scenarios before works begin, providing a faster and more consistent way of evaluating the impact of lane clos