Council leaders say current funding model leaves rural communities at a disadvantage as they call on Government to deliver a fairer approach to supporting local bus services. Shropshire Council has appealed directly to Prime Minister Andy Burnham to overhaul the way public transport funding is allocated, warning that rural authorities continue to face an uphill struggle in maintaining vital bus services under the current funding system. In a joint letter, Council Leader Heath

Additional £4 million investment will fund repairs to damaged gullies and drainage infrastructure following the largest countywide inspection programme ever undertaken. Oxfordshire County Council has approved an additional £4 million investment to repair and replace damaged highway drainage infrastructure, strengthening the county's ability to combat flooding and improve road resilience ahead of future winters. The funding will support a two-year programme of drainage repairs

New research reveals millions of motorists are planning overnight journeys despite many admitting they will set off without adequate rest, prompting renewed warnings over the dangers of driver fatigue. National Highways is urging motorists to prioritise rest breaks and avoid driving while tired this summer after new research highlighted the significant role fatigue continues to play in serious motorway collisions. As families prepare for holiday travel, the organisation is re

Trade union-backed initiative says free travel could tackle transport poverty, cut abuse of frontline staff and encourage more people to leave their cars at home. A new campaign is calling for Greater Manchester to become the latest UK region to explore fare-free public transport, arguing that removing fares could improve social mobility, reduce congestion and create a safer working environment for transport staff. Launched by Fare Free Greater Manchester, the initiative is b

ORR figures confirm GBRf now operates the largest share of Britain's rail freight market, marking a significant milestone as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary. GB Railfreight (GBRf) has become the UK's largest rail freight operator, according to newly published figures from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), capping a remarkable period of growth that has transformed the business from a start-up operator into the market leader. The latest industry data shows GBRf now

Heidi Alexander’s retention as Transport Secretary offers continuity at the Department for Transport, but little else about the job remains unchanged. Under Andy Burnham, transport is no longer simply another government portfolio. It is central to the Prime Minister’s political identity, his economic programme and his promise to rebalance power away from Westminster. By keeping Heidi Alexander at Transport, Andy Burnham has chosen experience over theatre. Alexander has led th

Westdown Quarry will return to production in 2027 following agreement with Somerset Council, supporting local construction demand while reducing road haulage and enhancing biodiversity. Heidelberg Materials UK has taken a major step towards securing the long-term supply of limestone in the South West after finalising planning agreements that will allow the reopening of Westdown Quarry near Frome. Following the completion of a Section 106 agreement with Somerset Council, prepa

Contracts at Droitwich, Warton and Worksop will improve treatment performance, increase network resilience and help meet tougher environmental standards as AMP8 investment gathers pace. Kier has secured more than £51 million of new work from Severn Trent to deliver major upgrades at three wastewater treatment works as part of the water company's ambitious Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) investment programme. The contracts cover improvement schemes at Droitwich, Warton and Wo

MPs hear proposals for non-overridable intelligent speed assistance, compulsory driver monitoring and stricter enforcement as part of the Government's developing road safety strategy. Road safety experts have urged MPs to back sweeping changes to vehicle technology and driver regulation, including making it physically impossible for motorists to exceed the speed limit and requiring every newly qualified driver to install dashcams and monitoring systems for their first five ye

Road Safety Scotland launches new 'The Road is Calling' campaign, encouraging riders to prepare properly before tackling famous routes including the North Coast 500 and the Cairngorms. Motorcyclists planning summer rides through Scotland's world-famous landscapes are being urged to put safety at the heart of every journey as a new national road safety campaign gets underway. Launched by Road Safety Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Government, the latest phase of the

Reduced timetable sparks political backlash as mounting fleet problems leave passengers facing widespread cancellations and lengthy diversions across the East Midlands. Pressure is mounting on East Midlands Railway (EMR) after business leaders and regional politicians warned that persistent reliability problems on its flagship Intercity services have reached a critical point. The operator introduced an emergency reduced timetable on 20 July following ongoing issues affecting

By Elsie Blundell MP Ever since Andy Burnham became Prime Minister, one question seems to come up time and again: what is it actually like to work for him? Having previously worked as a Transport Planner at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), I can offer a perspective based on first-hand experience. Many people will remember Andy from his time as a Cabinet Minister, but the leader arriving in Downing Street is not the same politician. Leading Greater Manchester for almos

Seven-year programme will deliver major bridge, tunnel and highway improvements on one of Yorkshire's busiest urban transport corridors, supporting the city's long-term transport and regeneration ambitions. Balfour Beatty has been appointed by Leeds City Council to deliver a major programme of maintenance and structural upgrades to the Leeds Inner Ring Road, in a long-term investment designed to improve the resilience of one of the city's busiest transport routes. Worth up to

New high-performance construction materials are designed to improve heat dissipation around underground power cables, supporting the growing demands of renewable energy, battery storage and data centre developments. Heidelberg Materials UK has unveiled a new portfolio of specialist construction materials aimed at improving the performance and reliability of underground electricity networks as the UK's energy infrastructure continues to expand. The new Power product range has

Department for Transport says delays to flagship bridge replacement and concrete road schemes left a third of the Large Renewals budget unspent as RIS3 shifts focus towards maintaining Britain's ageing strategic road network. National Highways underspent one of its most important infrastructure budgets by almost a third last year after delays to major bridge renewal and concrete road reconstruction projects slowed progress ahead of the start of the third Road Investment Strat

Passengers affected by summer tram closures can claim up to 20 minutes of free Starling Bike hire each day as Greater Manchester encourages active travel during essential track renewals. People travelling across Greater Manchester during the latest phase of Metrolink renewal works will be able to take advantage of free daily bike hire as the Bee Network looks to ease disruption caused by major engineering works. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced that passe