New concession operator sets out priorities to improve punctuality, strengthen network resilience and prepare London's Overground for future expansion. Improving reliability on the Mildmay line has emerged as the immediate operational priority for FirstGroup after taking over responsibility for operating the London Overground network under a new long-term concession. The operator, through its subsidiary First Rail London, assumed control of the network in May and has identifi

Rail Minister suggests Britain's busiest intercity railway could be among the first routes to undergo a comprehensive review of services, capacity and fares under the new national rail body. The West Coast Main Line could become one of the first major routes to be reshaped under Great British Railways (GBR), after Rail Minister Lord Hendy signalled that a fundamental review of services may form part of the organisation's early programme of work. Speaking to parliamentarians a

Three-year contract will see UK rail specialist strengthen asset management, maintenance and operational performance across Sound Transit's rapidly growing Link system. Network Rail Consulting (NRC) has secured a major contract in the United States after being appointed by Sound Transit to deliver specialist asset management support across Seattle's expanding Link light rail network. The three-year agreement, valued at approximately $26 million, will see the consultancy work

New reports warn traffic congestion could more than double within five years, prompting renewed examination of underground transport, light rail and rapid transit options. Cambridge could one day join London, Glasgow, Liverpool and Newcastle as one of only a handful of UK cities with an underground transport network, as planners explore ambitious solutions to accommodate unprecedented levels of future growth. Fresh analysis commissioned as part of the Government's plans to tr

Energy technology giant prepares to retire the Siemens name while strengthening its position through strategic acquisitions and investment in next-generation grid solutions. Siemens Energy has unveiled plans to adopt the new corporate identity Omterra, bringing both Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa under a single global brand as the company prepares for its next phase of growth following its separation from Siemens AG. The rebrand, which will be introduced in stages from lat

Rapid expansion in international freight services and investment in specialist handling facilities underpin another profitable year for Scotland's leading cargo airport. Glasgow Prestwick Airport has credited exceptional growth in its air freight business with delivering a seventh consecutive year of profitability, as international cargo volumes continue to rise and investment in specialist logistics facilities gathers pace. Over the past 12 months, the airport handled more t

New Integrated Control Centre will provide round-the-clock oversight of equipment, operations and safety across the company's UK and Ireland airport network. Swissport has unveiled a new technology-driven operations centre at Birmingham Airport, marking a significant step in the company's strategy to modernise airport ground handling through digital monitoring and real-time operational management. The newly opened Integrated Control Centre (ICC) will operate around the clock,

Matthew Wright among four former employees accused of conspiracy as Environment Agency alleges deliberate efforts to avoid regulatory penalties. The former chief executive of Southern Water is set to face criminal proceedings after the High Court cleared the way for the Environment Agency (EA) to pursue allegations that senior figures within the company orchestrated a long-running scheme to manipulate wastewater compliance testing. Matthew Wright, alongside former colleagues

For decades airports have been designed around aircraft, capacity and passenger forecasts. Pittsburgh International Airport suggests the industry may have been asking the wrong questions from the very beginning. When governments announce a new airport expansion, the headlines almost always focus on the same metrics. How many passengers will it handle? How many aircraft movements will it accommodate? How many gates, security lanes and baggage belts will it need? Everything beg

Transport for London's next-generation Bus Safety Standard introduces a roadmap of advanced technology, smarter vehicle design and data-driven safety measures that could reshape bus operations nationwide. Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled the next phase of its pioneering Bus Safety Standard, setting out an ambitious programme of vehicle design and safety technology enhancements that could influence bus fleets far beyond the capital. The updated standard forms a central

Industry-wide pilot will allow railway control centres to send live announcements directly to trains, giving passengers faster and more consistent updates when services are disrupted. Rail passengers travelling on some of Scotland's busiest routes are set to receive faster and more accurate travel information thanks to the launch of a new onboard communications system designed to transform the way disruption is managed. From 21 July, ScotRail has begun piloting the On Train P

Successful ETCS Level 2 testing marks a major step towards the UK's next generation digital railway, paving the way for improved reliability, capacity and passenger performance. London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has successfully completed the first live operation of an Azuma train under European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 supervision on the East Coast Main Line, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of Britain's railway through digital signalling. T

Rail industry leaders say targeted overhead line investment and lower electricity charges are essential if freight operators are to shift away from diesel and help deliver Britain's decarbonisation ambitions. Britain's rail industry is calling for a fresh approach to freight electrification, warning that the high cost of electric traction is undermining efforts to move more goods by rail and reduce carbon emissions. A new report published by the Railway Industry Association (

New delivery plan sets out investment in highways, public transport and active travel, with major ambitions to boost walking, cycling and electric vehicle infrastructure by 2030. The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead has approved a new four-year transport investment programme that will direct funding into highway maintenance, public transport improvements and sustainable travel projects through to 2030. Adopted by the council's Cabinet, the Local Transport Delivery Plan p

Proposals to dismantle Scotland Yard’s dedicated roads policing unit have triggered warnings that London could become less safe for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians while organised criminals gain greater freedom to operate. The Metropolitan Police is considering the abolition of its specialist Roads and Transport Policing Command as part of a wider programme of cost-cutting reforms designed to address mounting financial pressures. Under proposals being examined by Scotland

£10 million integrated operations hub brings Network Rail and ScotRail teams together under one roof, cutting delays and improving resilience across one of Britain's busiest suburban rail networks. Passengers travelling across Central Scotland are already benefiting from improved railway performance following the opening of a new joint operations centre designed to transform the way trains are managed across the country's busiest commuter corridors. Developed through a partne