Rail services on the Cross City line have resumed following a planned three-day closure that enabled HS2 engineers to complete a significant stage in the construction of the UK's new high-speed rail network. The route between Birmingham New Street and Lichfield Trent Valley reopened on Monday, 1 June, after being closed from 29 to 31 May. During the shutdown, teams installed a 150-metre section of viaduct close to the future HS2 Curzon Street station site. Recently released d

Work is continuing on the £61 million Sturry Link Road scheme in Kent, a major infrastructure project designed to tackle long-standing congestion issues around Canterbury while supporting future housing and economic growth in the area. Contractor VolkerFitzpatrick is delivering the project on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), with construction now progressing following the start of works earlier this year. New Route to Bypass Congestion Hotspots The Sturry Link Road will c

National Grid is set to undertake a major refurbishment programme on a key section of the UK's electricity transmission network, replacing overhead power lines across a 40km route between East Dorset and Southampton. The project, which will be delivered by Balfour Beatty, forms part of National Grid’s ongoing investment in strengthening and modernising critical energy infrastructure as electricity demand continues to increase. 115 Pylons Included in Upgrade Programme The sche

Ground engineering specialist Van Elle has secured shareholder approval for its £58.8 million acquisition by Strabag UK, despite issuing a trading update indicating that profits for the latest financial year will fall short of previous expectations. The recommended takeover received overwhelming backing from investors, paving the way for the Austrian-owned construction giant to strengthen its position within the UK geotechnical and piling market. Trading Conditions Continue t

National Highways has confirmed plans to carry out a comprehensive safety and traffic study on a busy section of the A46 near Lincoln, as concerns continue to grow over the number of accidents and congestion affecting the route. The review will focus on the Skellingthorpe Road roundabout, a junction that has long been the subject of safety concerns from local residents and road users and was recently the scene of a fatal collision. Investigation Comes Amid Safety Concerns The

A railway bridge in Leicestershire that has earned a reputation as Britain’s most frequently struck bridge has once again been damaged following a collision involving a lorry, prompting fresh questions about road safety and the ongoing challenge of bridge strikes across the UK. The incident occurred at the A5 Watling Street railway bridge in Hinckley, a structure that has become infamous for the number of times it has been hit by overheight vehicles in recent years. Driver Re

Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has announced a series of timetable and route changes across its network that will take effect from 21 June, as the operator continues to respond to changing travel patterns, rising costs and ongoing financial pressures. The revised network will include service withdrawals, route alterations and timetable adjustments, alongside targeted improvements on selected corridors where demand remains strong. Passenger Demand Still Lagging Behind NCT say

Transport for London (TfL) is continuing to examine a long-running legal question over the precise moment a London black cab becomes officially “hired”, according to a recent response from Mayor Sadiq Khan that has renewed debate over taxi booking apps, fare calculation and passenger liability. The issue was raised at City Hall by London Assembly Member Hina Bokhari, who questioned why the capital’s taxi regulator remains unable to provide a definitive interpretation of a leg

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is seeking to extend financial support for bus operators after warning that almost half of the region’s bus network could face significant reductions due to soaring fuel costs and mounting operational pressures. The transport authority says escalating diesel prices, driven by ongoing international instability, have placed unprecedented strain on operators, creating a funding gap that could affect millions of passenger journeys across the reg

TransPennine Express (TPE) is facing mounting financial pressures after a sharp increase in fuel costs linked to instability in the Middle East added millions of pounds to the operator’s annual expenditure. The train operator has revealed that rising diesel prices have increased its fuel bill by approximately £15 million, creating fresh challenges as rail operators across the UK come under growing pressure to reduce costs and improve financial performance. Recruitment Freeze

TransPennine Express (TPE) is facing mounting financial pressures after a sharp increase in fuel costs linked to instability in the Middle East added millions of pounds to the operator’s annual expenditure. The train operator has revealed that rising diesel prices have increased its fuel bill by approximately £15 million, creating fresh challenges as rail operators across the UK come under growing pressure to reduce costs and improve financial performance. Recruitment Freeze

Infrastructure services provider Amey has extended its prison-to-employment initiative to HMP Barlinnie, Scotland’s largest prison, as part of a wider effort to reduce reoffending and create new pathways into the construction and highways sectors. The expansion of the Unlocking Future Connections programme marks another milestone in a nationwide scheme designed to equip people leaving custody with the skills, qualifications and confidence needed to secure long-term employment

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has launched a new action plan aimed at supporting the safe, transparent and responsible use of artificial intelligence across the UK's rail sector and England’s strategic road network. The Safe AI Innovation Action Plan outlines how the regulator intends to encourage technological innovation while ensuring that safety, public confidence and regulatory oversight remain at the centre of AI deployment. Clearer Guidance for Industry A key priori

A £20m project is underway to upgrade the overhead power lines on Scotland’s original electrified railway. The work will focus on sections of the North Clyde lines, which run from Helensburgh, Balloch and Milngavie through Glasgow’s west end and low‑level stations. It’s the busiest suburban network outside London and one of the most critical parts of Scotland’s railway. Switched on in 1960, the electrification of the North Clyde marked the beginning of modern rail travel in

A major milestone has been reached with the installation of the accessible footbridge at the new Bristol Brabazon railway station on the former Filton Airfield site. A 750-tonne all-terrain mobile crane lifted into place the nine pieces that make up the staircases and bridge deck over the Bank Holiday weekend. The structure of the two lift shafts was completed last month, and cladding will get under way now the stairs and deck are in place.Platform construction at the station

Gatwick Airport has strengthened its environmental commitments through two new biodiversity partnerships aimed at restoring habitats, enhancing wildlife and helping offset residual carbon emissions as part of its journey towards net-zero operations by 2030. The airport has announced a £1 million investment in projects being delivered by Kent Wildlife Trust and Somerset Wildlife Trust, supporting the transformation of former agricultural land into thriving natural habitats tha