Network Rail has begun the procurement process for a major package of tunnel and track works on the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), with a contract valued at approximately £64 million set to support infrastructure improvements between Stalybridge and Huddersfield. The specialist package forms part of the wider West of Leeds to Manchester (W2BC) section of the £11.5 billion TRU programme, which aims to transform rail travel across the North by increasing capacity, improving

The Department for Transport (DfT) has published a schedule of policy documents that will be released over the next 18 months as preparations continue for the launch of Great British Railways (GBR). A total of 13 publications are planned between summer 2026 and autumn 2027, providing greater detail on how the new organisation will operate and outlining the future direction of Britain's rail network. GBR is expected to become operational next year and will bring together respo

More than 1,000 trains across Britain are set to benefit from a major connectivity upgrade after the Government announced plans to introduce advanced onboard WiFi technology designed to deliver faster and more reliable internet access for passengers. The initiative follows a successful trial carried out on a Great Western Railway Class 802 train, where a new communications system combined traditional mobile network coverage with satellite connectivity to improve performance d

Efforts to tackle unsafe behaviour at two level crossings in Dingwall are being stepped up this week, as new figures reveal the scale of dangerous trespass on this part of the railway. Network Rail and British Transport Police (BTP) are renewing calls for people to stay safe as part of International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) on 9 June. It comes after CCTV footage released by Network Rail last year showed a series of alarming incidents in Dingwall, with people cap

National Highways is set to carry out a £2.7 million package of maintenance works on the A1 in Lincolnshire, aimed at improving road safety and providing smoother journeys for drivers. The work will take place between Foston and Little Ponton, with overnight closures used to reduce disruption for road users and nearby communities. The programme is scheduled to begin on 11 June and is expected to be completed by the end of October. The scheme will include resurfacing sections

Motorists travelling along the A417 will soon begin using a newly constructed stretch of dual carriageway as the A417 Missing Link project reaches another major stage of delivery. The change forms part of the wider programme to improve one of the South West's most important transport corridors, creating a continuous dual carriageway connection between Brockworth and Cowley and strengthening links between the M4 and M5 motorways. To facilitate the switch, National Highways wil

Costain has been selected as one of three suppliers on a Transport for London (TfL) framework agreement that will support the delivery of significant rail infrastructure improvements across the capital. The framework, valued at around £700 million in total, will see the appointed contractors compete for design and construction projects over an initial two-year period, with the possibility of a further two-year extension. Through the agreement, suppliers will help deliver a ra

Transport for London (TfL) is being urged to use newly acquired powers to tackle concerns over poorly parked dockless e-bikes, following growing criticism from local authorities and residents. The call comes after legislation introduced earlier this year granted TfL the authority to establish a single regulatory framework for dockless bike operators across the capital. The move is intended to replace the existing patchwork approach, where individual boroughs have been respons

Train services have resumed through the Severn Tunnel following the completion of a major engineering programme that has introduced a new overhead line system designed specifically for one of the most challenging railway environments in the UK. Network Rail invested £23 million in the project, which was delivered during a 16-day railway closure by contractor ARQ, a joint venture comprising AmcoGiffen, REL and QTS. The works focused on improving the long-term reliability of th

More than 1,200 people visited Greater Anglia’s Norwich Crown Point depot over the weekend as the railway facility opened its gates to the public for the first time in nearly four decades. The open day offered railway enthusiasts, families and local residents a rare opportunity to explore one of East Anglia’s busiest train maintenance centres and gain an insight into the work involved in keeping passenger services running. Among the attractions was a 12-car Class 745 electric

Severn Trent is expanding its use of trenchless technology as part of its AMP8 investment programme, deploying specialist pipe bursting equipment to replace ageing water infrastructure with reduced disruption to communities. The utility has purchased four Grundoburst 400G systems from Tracto, enabling engineers to carry out underground pipe renewals without the need for extensive excavation works. Pipe bursting is a rehabilitation technique that allows a new pipeline to be in

The Government has announced a £50 million investment package aimed at improving flood resilience across Somerset following widespread flooding that affected the county during the winter months. The funding will support a range of initiatives designed to better protect homes, businesses and agricultural land from future flood events. Potential projects include upgrades to water management systems, strengthened flood defences, increased maintenance of rivers and drainage chann

Wales’ Deputy Transport Minister Mark Hooper has renewed calls for changes to rail funding arrangements, describing HS2 as a continuing example of what he sees as an unfair approach to investment in Welsh rail infrastructure. In correspondence sent to UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, Hooper argued that recent funding commitments for rail projects in Wales do not go far enough to address decades of underinvestment in the network. Debate over rail funding has intensified

A joint venture comprising VolkerStevin, Boskalis Westminster and AtkinsRéalis has been selected by the Environment Agency to help deliver major coastal protection and beach management projects across England under a framework worth more than £1.2 billion. Operating under the VBA banner, the partnership has been named as one of the agency’s delivery contractors for a programme that will run until May 2034, with the potential for a further two-year extension. The framework, va

More than 17,000 public electric vehicle charge points are set to be installed across Hampshire after Hampshire County Council awarded Believ a contract that is expected to become the largest signed under the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) programme. The scheme will deliver 17,180 charging points throughout the county, supported by private sector investment of up to £90 million from Believ alongside public funding contributions. The project aims to

A major package of transport funding worth £298 million has been approved by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA), paving the way for significant improvements to public transport and active travel infrastructure across the region. The investment will support a wide range of projects throughout Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Planned upgrades include the introduction of additional electric buses, improvements to bus stations and waiting facili