Passengers travelling across the River Thames will continue to enjoy free journeys on selected Transport for London (TfL) services following an extension to the scheme. TfL has confirmed that free travel will remain in place until 11:59pm on Tuesday, May 26. The offer applies to specific bus routes—Superloop SL4, 129 and 108—as well as certain Docklands Light Railway (DLR) journeys. Eligible DLR routes include services from Greenwich or Cutty Sark to Island Gardens, and from

Motorists using the A1 are being advised to plan ahead as a series of layby closures are set to take place during upcoming maintenance works. National Highways has announced that routine works scheduled across April, May and June may result in the temporary closure of laybys along both the northbound and southbound carriageways. The works will cover a significant stretch of the route, from Wothorpe near Stamford—close to the junction of the A43 and A1175—through to Blyth, nea

Concerns have been raised over the awarding of a £60 million highways contract in Southampton, with calls for greater transparency around the decision-making process. Southampton City Council last year agreed a new five-year deal extending a long-standing partnership. Although the contract officially began on October 1, it was not publicly announced at the time, with the delay later attributed to an administrative oversight. The issue only came to light in late March after en

Cheshire East Council has come under fire after publishing plans for major road improvements that incorrectly identified the locations of two A roads—raising questions about the accuracy of the programme. The authority recently announced a £45 million package of highways and transport works scheduled for 2026–27. The investment is intended to fund upgrades and maintenance across the borough’s road network. However, confusion arose after the council’s statement referenced work

Plans for a £10.9 million programme to maintain and enhance Sunderland’s roads, bridges and transport infrastructure have been given the green light by city leaders. At a cabinet meeting on March 26, senior councillors approved the council’s 2026/27 capital programme covering highway and bridge maintenance, alongside wider transport improvements. Described as essential to keeping the city moving, the programme sets out a range of works including road repairs, structural maint

The Department for Transport’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles has confirmed that, from spring this year, companies will be able to apply to operate commercial self-driving services without a human safety driver on roads across England, Scotland and Wales. The newly issued guidance is designed to support emergency responders—including police, fire and ambulance services—in preparing for the introduction of these vehicles under the pilot scheme. It will also be re

Ireland’s Transport Minister, Darragh O’Brien, has released the 2025 report from the interdepartmental Alternative Fuels for Transport Working Group. Reducing emissions from transport depends on advancing low- and zero-emission technologies to lessen dependence on fossil fuels. The report outlines recommendations for coordinated efforts to expand the use of alternative fuels, which can support decarbonisation, strengthen energy security, and improve renewable energy use and e

A new link road near Newark is due to open next month, paving the way for the closure of a level crossing that has long been considered a safety concern. Network Rail is delivering the £4.7 million scheme in Collingham, which will see the Cross Lane level crossing permanently closed once the new route becomes operational on 29 May. The newly constructed road runs alongside the railway, connecting the southern side of the existing crossing to Swinderby Road, offering an altern

New analysis from the Department for Transport (DfT) indicates that the number of public electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the UK has surpassed the total number of traditional fuel pumps. The assessment draws on a combination of datasets, including official government figures on EV infrastructure, industry data from the Petrol Retailers Association, and research commissioned by the RAC Foundation. Government statistics show there were 116,052 public EV chargepoints

AtkinsRéalis has been appointed by Manchester Airports Group (MAG) to support its long-term strategic vision for growth, passenger experience improvement, and future investment in its infrastructure. MAG’s new Capital Investment Consultancy Services (CICS) framework will see AtkinsRéalis provide a broad range of consultancy and design services to support MAG’s capital programmes. Across Project Services the company will supply managed services and specialist expertise includ

Minimising disruption and maximising efficiency will be central to the construction of the North Hykeham Relief Road, with Lincolnshire County Council outlining a carefully planned delivery approach. Cllr David East, executive member for highways, said the scheme has been designed with a clear focus on safety, efficiency and reducing the impact on local communities. He explained that extensive preparation has gone into developing a phased construction programme, allowing work

Tram services in Birmingham are set to reach new destinations from Easter Sunday, as the first phase of a major network expansion comes into operation. The West Midlands Metro extension to Millennium Point will introduce two additional stops, strengthening connections across the eastern part of the city centre. The expanded route will improve access to key locations including Millennium Point, Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum, Birmingham City University and Moor Street Sta

At moments of structural change, leadership matters more than ever. The appointment of Feras Alshaker as Interim Chief Executive of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) comes at a pivotal time for the UK’s transport regulatory landscape. With rail reform accelerating, roads policy evolving, and new technologies reshaping infrastructure management, his tenure—however temporary—will be anything but routine. So who is Feras Alshaker, and what does his appointment signal about the d

Medway Council has signalled its intention to procure a new highways term maintenance contract worth an estimated £132 million, as it prepares to replace its current long-standing arrangement. The proposed contract is set to run for an initial seven-year period from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2034, with the option to extend for a further three years until July 2037. The successful contractor will take responsibility for maintaining a substantial and diverse asset base across th

A major step towards decarbonising UK industry and logistics has been announced, with GeoPura and Forth Ports agreeing a 10-year partnership to develop a commercial-scale green hydrogen facility at the Port of Tilbury. The new plant, located in Essex, will initially feature a 1MW electrolyser powered by electricity generated from rooftop solar panels. Construction is expected to begin later this year, marking the start of what could become a key low-carbon energy hub for the

InterCity 225 trains have made a return to the East Coast Main Line, marking their first regular appearance on the route in five years. The iconic trains, which operated services between London King’s Cross and Newcastle for decades, were largely withdrawn in 2020 following the introduction of LNER’s Azuma fleet. Since then, they have primarily been used on services to West Yorkshire. Now, as part of LNER’s latest timetable changes, the InterCity 225 is once again running bet