A motorway junction that has remained unused since its construction six years ago is facing further delays after defects were discovered that now require repair work before it can finally open to traffic. The M49 junction, built by National Highways in 2020 at a cost of approximately £40 million, was designed to connect the motorway with a nearby industrial and distribution area near Avonmouth. However, despite being completed, the junction has never been used because the con

Unite has criticised Transport for London (TfL) over what it describes as an ineffective response to the growing issue of bus driver fatigue, arguing that a series of wellbeing initiatives have failed to address the underlying causes of the problem. The union’s comments follow the release of information obtained through a Freedom of Information request, which revealed how TfL allocated £500,000 towards projects intended to improve driver fatigue management and wellbeing. The

New data from Transport for London (TfL) reveals that bus travel across the capital remains below pre-pandemic levels, highlighting ongoing challenges for one of the city’s most important public transport networks. While walking and cycling have seen sustained growth since 2019, bus and tram patronage has yet to recover fully, with concerns growing that slower journeys, longer waiting times and service reductions are making buses less attractive to passengers. According to Tf

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking new members for a specialist advisory group that helps ensure accessibility remains at the heart of the Bee Network’s development. Disabled people and those living with long-term health conditions are being encouraged to apply to join the Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG), bringing their lived experiences to transport projects across Greater Manchester. The group plays a vital role in identifying barriers that can affe

A new exhibition exploring the development of Greater Manchester’s Bee Network has opened at the Greater Manchester Museum of Transport, highlighting the transformation of public transport across the region since buses began returning to local control. The exhibition reflects on a landmark moment in September 2023, when Bolton became one of the first areas to reintroduce publicly controlled bus services. The move marked the launch of the Bee Network and made Greater Mancheste

Alliance Rail says it feels vindicated after the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) acknowledged problems in the way information was presented during its original review of the company’s proposed open access services between Marchwood, Southampton Central and London Waterloo. The regulator has reconsidered the application but has again decided not to approve it. The proposal, submitted by Alliance Rail, would have introduced services linking Marchwood and Southampton Central with

ScotRail has received industry recognition for its commitment to safety, security, and passenger welfare after achieving an impressive score in the latest Safer Railway Scheme assessment. The assessment, conducted by the British Transport Police (BTP) and the Department for Transport (DfT), awarded the operator a score of 94%, reinforcing its position as a leader in safeguarding and public protection across the rail sector. The evaluation highlighted ScotRail's ongoing effort

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has urged transport organisations to take stronger action to improve opportunities for women, arguing that meaningful progress will only be achieved through collective commitment across the sector. Speaking at a Women in Transport event held in Leeds and organised in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Brabin addressed an audience of transport professionals, policymakers and industry leaders. While praising the efforts of

The UK's transport landscape is undergoing one of its most significant periods of structural change in decades. The renationalisation of passenger rail services in England is underway. Scotland's transport governance is being fundamentally reshaped through proposals to abolish Transport Scotland as a standalone agency. Meanwhile, questions are beginning to emerge about the future of National Highways, England's strategic road operator. For those working across highways, infra

A Black Country man who has helped keep millions of people on the move during a 50 year career has celebrated a milestone anniversary at Birmingham New Street. Harjinder 'Paul' Dhami, from Tipton, has worked in public-facing and safety-critical jobs on the railway since he started in June 1976. Yesterday (15 June) he was presented with a long-service award to mark his five decades of service - and at 70-years-young, he has no plans to stop just yet. Paul started his care

Barhale has secured a £12.5 million contract from Thames Water to inspect and maintain almost 48km of critical tunnel infrastructure across London and the South East. The programme has been awarded under Thames Water’s AMP8 Tunnels and Aqueducts framework and will cover major assets including the Thames Water Ring Main, the North London Abstraction system and the New River Zone raw water network. The work will also take in production tunnels within Thames Water’s treatment wo

Marlborough Highways has pulled off another major coup in the local authority market after beating some of the UK's largest infrastructure contractors to secure a lucrative highways maintenance contract with West Berkshire Council. The company fought off competition from Ringway, VolkerHighways, M Group Highways and Costain to win the long-term agreement, strengthening its growing reputation as one of the sector's fastest-rising players. The deal, worth an initial £150 millio

Highway Traffic Management (HTM) has successfully renewed its National Equality Standard (NES) accreditation, reinforcing the company's commitment to creating an inclusive workplace culture and maintaining high standards in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). The reaccreditation follows a detailed independent assessment carried out in partnership with professional services firm EY and marks the second time HTM has achieved the recognised benchmark. Widely regarded as one

One of Scotland's most powerful transport bodies could soon disappear as a standalone organisation after ministers signalled plans to bring Transport Scotland back under direct government control. The move, first outlined in the SNP's election manifesto and now reportedly progressing behind the scenes, has sparked questions about what happens next for the agency responsible for overseeing Scotland's roads, railways and ferries — and whether this marks the end of Transport Sco

A new government-backed study has revealed that innovative underground cable installation techniques could dramatically cut the cost of hiding electricity transmission lines beneath the ground. The report, commissioned by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and produced by engineering consultancy Ramboll, examined whether newer construction methods could offer a cheaper alternative to traditional undergrounding techniques that are often criticised for thei

Andy Burnham has reignited the HS2 row by declaring he would bring the scrapped Birmingham-to-Manchester line back from the dead if he ever becomes Prime Minister. The Greater Manchester Mayor has thrown his weight behind reviving the northern leg of the controversial high-speed railway, arguing the North still desperately needs the extra rail capacity despite the project being axed by the Government. Burnham's intervention comes nearly three years after former Prime Minister