Flights at Scotland's two busiest airports experienced disruption over the weekend after a temporary issue affecting jet fuel supplies led to delays for some airlines. Edinburgh and Glasgow airports were impacted on Sunday, 31 May, when one of the fuel providers serving both locations encountered operational difficulties that affected its ability to supply aircraft as normal. While concerns have recently been raised globally about aviation fuel supplies due to tensions in the

The Transport Committee will launch its examination of the Government's Road Safety Strategy this week as MPs begin gathering evidence for a new parliamentary inquiry into the future of road safety in Great Britain. The first evidence session, taking place on 3 June at Portcullis House in Westminster, will see committee members hear from a panel of experts representing key organisations involved in transport policy and road safety. Among those scheduled to provide evidence ar

Researchers are harnessing artificial intelligence to create more realistic transport simulations that better reflect how people make travel decisions, helping policymakers identify effective ways to reduce carbon emissions from transport. The work forms part of a wider transport decarbonisation project focused on the West Midlands, where researchers are exploring strategies to encourage greater use of public transport, cycling and walking while reducing reliance on private c

A smart kerbside management initiative operating on one of London's busiest commercial corridors is delivering measurable benefits for freight operators, local authorities and the environment, according to newly published independent analysis. The Kerb® Delivery Scheme, managed by Grid Smarter Cities and currently operating on Walworth Road in the London Borough of Southwark, has been assessed by engineering and sustainability consultancy Stantec. The review found the pilot s

National Highways has outlined plans for a £25 million improvement scheme aimed at easing congestion and improving journey reliability on a key section of the A36 in Salisbury. The proposals focus on the Southampton Road corridor, a route that carries a mix of long-distance strategic traffic and significant local vehicle movements. The plans were presented during a Salisbury City Council meeting on 26 May as part of ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow through the city. Ac

Herefordshire Council has introduced a new approach to managing highways and public realm services, bringing oversight back in-house as part of a move aimed at improving accountability, responsiveness and service delivery across the county. The change marks a significant shift in how essential infrastructure services are managed, with the council assuming direct responsibility for overseeing operations while partnering with M Group and a network of approved local contractors

Motorists are increasingly frustrated by the condition of Scotland's motorways and trunk roads, with new research showing widespread dissatisfaction over the speed and quality of repairs to potholes and other road defects. The findings, commissioned by Transport Scotland, reveal that fewer than one in four drivers are satisfied with how quickly maintenance issues are addressed on the country's strategic road network. Around 58 per cent of those surveyed said they were unhappy

AtkinsRéalis has been appointed to provide engineering services for the Belfast Rapid Transit Phase 2 project, from preliminary design through to construction supervision. The DfI-led programme within the Belfast Region City Deal expands the rapid transit network in Belfast to the north and south, connecting major destinations and building upon the success of the BRT Phase 1. It supports net zero and mode shift, including electric bus trials, bus priority measures and a new p

The UK Government has launched a new four-year cyber security strategy designed to strengthen the resilience of the nation's energy infrastructure as the sector undergoes major technological and environmental transformation. Published on 28 May, the Energy Sector Cyber Security Strategy has been developed jointly by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), Ofgem, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the National Energy System Operator (NESO). The plan

Train reliability across Wales and the West of England has improved following a programme of infrastructure upgrades and operational changes introduced by Network Rail, according to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR). The regulator has been overseeing the implementation of a long-term performance improvement strategy aimed at reducing delays and cancellations linked to Network Rail's management of the railway network. The initiative followed an ORR investigation completed in 2

HS2 Ltd has delayed the planned launch of its £1.03 billion Interim Maintenance Contracts (IMC), extending the anticipated start date by more than four months as the high-speed rail project continues to review its delivery approach. Updated procurement documents show the contracts are now expected to commence on 15 December 2027, rather than the previously advertised date of 31 July 2027. Despite the delay, the planned completion date remains unchanged, with the contracts sch

Repair work along the M62 at Rochdale, Greater Manchester, has provided a welcome boost for two community groups in the area. While National Highways is repairing Broad Lane bridge over the motorway between junction 20 and junction 21, staff from the project’s contractors have also been spending their own free time and volunteering days to provide a helping hand to a local families charity and food bank. Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL), a specialist asset maintenance contrac

Hull Trains has supported thousands of sports supporters travelling to Wembley by operating enhanced services to London on back-to-back weekends for two major finals involving Hull-based clubs. The open-access rail operator provided additional capacity for Hull KR supporters attending the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final against Wigan, running special services branded as "The Robins Express". More than 2,000 extra seats were made available, representing a 14 per cent increase

Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled a new package of bus safety enhancements aimed at preventing deaths and serious injuries across the capital's bus network by the end of the decade. The measures form the next phase of TfL's Bus Safety Standard programme and will apply to new buses entering service up to 2033. The initiative is part of the wider Vision Zero strategy, which seeks to eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on London's transport network. The announcement

Plans for up to four new railway stations have been outlined in a draft transport strategy aimed at transforming connectivity across Stockport over the next two decades. The strategy, due to be considered by Stockport Council on 8 June, sets out a long-term vision for improving rail, tram, bus and active travel links across the borough, with the goal of making journeys more reliable, accessible and sustainable. Among the most significant proposals is the construction of a new

A shared e-bike and e-scooter scheme that has already seen strong uptake in Birmingham is being extended to communities across the Black Country as part of a wider effort to improve access to sustainable transport. From Monday, Lime's micromobility service will begin operating in Sandwell and Wolverhampton, with further expansion planned across the West Midlands. The company said the move is intended to provide more residents with convenient, affordable and environmentally fr