Transport union TSSA has called for stronger safety measures to protect frontline transport staff following the death of a London bus driver in what police are investigating as a murder case. Sergei Krajev, aged 64, died after being found critically injured near his bus at Battersea Bridge on Monday evening. Emergency services attended the scene and he was taken to hospital by air ambulance, but later died from his injuries. Police have since arrested a man in connection with

HS2 chief executive Mark Wild has signalled a major shift in direction for Britain’s high-speed rail project, arguing that the railway should avoid developing bespoke technology and instead focus on delivering a more conventional, lower-risk system. Appearing before the Transport Select Committee, Wild said HS2 “shouldn’t be in the game” of creating new technology from scratch, as the project attempts to control spiralling costs and stabilise delivery. The comments come as HS

Open access rail operator Lumo is preparing to launch its new West Coast Main Line service between London Euston and Stirling, marking a significant expansion for the company as competition and alternative rail models continue to develop across the UK network. The new service is scheduled to begin on 25 May and will operate using refurbished Class 222 trains. Ahead of the official launch, Lumo ran a preview service for invited guests and local stakeholders to showcase the rou

Paragon Traffic Management Limited is strengthening its commitment to accessibility and inclusive traffic management through a new series of workshops delivered in partnership with Michael Barratt MBE and Transport for London (TfL). The initiative, titled Back to Basics, is aimed at Paragon’s Head Office Support teams and is designed to improve awareness and understanding of how traffic management operations can directly impact accessibility and vulnerable road users. The pro

AGD Systems has launched a new artificial intelligence-powered detection system aimed at improving safety for pedestrians and other vulnerable road users at crossings and junctions. The new AGD646 AI Pedestrian and VRU Detector uses advanced machine learning technology to identify and differentiate between various types of vulnerable road users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and wheelchair users, within crossing waiting areas. Unlike traditional detection systems that simp

Devon County Council is expanding its highways maintenance programme with a £4 million investment aimed at accelerating road repairs and improving network conditions across the county. The funding will support the introduction of rapid response repair crews alongside the extension of a successful pothole repair trial that allowed highways teams to complete additional repairs while already working in local areas. The decision follows the council identifying £7.8 million in sav

National Highways has initiated High Court proceedings against engineering consultancy WSP in relation to work carried out on the organisation’s high-profile net zero programme. The breach of contract claim, filed within the Business and Property Courts Chancery Division, relates to WSP’s role as lead advisor on National Highways’ long-term decarbonisation strategy — one of the most significant carbon reduction programmes developed within the UK roads sector. Limited informat

National Highways is set to invest more than £50 million into a major refurbishment programme for the M5 St Georges Bridge in North Somerset, as the organisation continues to address the growing challenge of maintaining ageing strategic road infrastructure across England. The extensive programme of works will focus on strengthening and modernising the bridge structure, which carries around 100,000 vehicles per day over a railway line near Junction 21 for Weston-super-Mare. Th

Transport for London (TfL) has announced an extensive programme of Piccadilly line closures and partial suspensions across the summer as testing and infrastructure upgrades accelerate ahead of the introduction of the line’s long-awaited new trains. The closures form part of a major modernisation programme tied to the arrival of the new Siemens Mobility-built fleet, which is now expected to begin entering passenger service between December 2026 and June 2027. TfL says the engi

The Port of Southampton is strengthening its position within the UK’s renewable energy sector through an expanding partnership with wind energy manufacturer Vestas and logistics specialist Williams Shipping. The collaboration is helping establish Southampton as a key logistics hub for the storage and export of onshore wind turbine components destined for projects across the UK and international markets. At the centre of the operation is Vestas’ manufacturing facility on the I

Engineering and consultancy firm Egis has appointed Shakir Khaja as Aviation Sector Director for Europe and Africa as the company looks to expand its position within the UK and Ireland airport infrastructure market. Based in London, Khaja will lead aviation sector growth across the region, supporting airport operators and infrastructure clients as the industry responds to increasing passenger demand, operational pressures, sustainability targets, and long-term expansion progr

Heathrow Airport has renewed its campaign for a third runway, arguing that expansion could help restore and strengthen direct air links between London and several regional airports across the UK. New research commissioned by Heathrow and carried out by Frontier Economics suggests that additional runway capacity could support new or reinstated domestic services linking Heathrow with Belfast International, Cornwall Newquay, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool John Lennon, and Teesside In

Microsoft has secured approval to develop a major new data centre complex at the former Skelton Grange power station site in Leeds, marking another significant investment in the UK’s growing digital infrastructure sector. Leeds City Council unanimously approved the plans, which include three large data centre buildings, warehouse space, cooling infrastructure, backup generators, and major power connections. Located in Stourton, close to existing logistics and industrial devel

The UK government has unveiled a new Mass Transit Taskforce aimed at accelerating the rollout of tram systems, light rail networks, and rapid bus infrastructure across Britain’s towns and cities. But behind the political fanfare lies an uncomfortable truth: Britain’s infrastructure system has become so slow, fragmented, and bureaucratically paralysed that government now needs a dedicated taskforce simply to explain why major transport schemes take decades to deliver. Announce

The UK government has officially opened the door for companies to operate autonomous passenger vehicles on British roads — a move being celebrated by ministers as a technological breakthrough but one that also exposes just how unprepared the country’s infrastructure and governance systems really are. Under the new pilot programme, companies will be allowed to run self-driving taxis, buses, and passenger transport services across Britain later this year, provided they pass gov

Following a competitive procurement process and the successful completion of two recent projects in Essex, M Group is again working with Essex County Council to deliver infrastructure schemes in the county. M Group is proud to announce it has been awarded the contract to deliver the Dovercourt Public Realm Scheme in Essex, as part of a wider multi-million-pound regeneration programme. Valued at £2.39 million and led by Essex County Council in partnership with Tendring Dis