Veteran transport leader Leon Daniels OBE has been named the new Chair of the National Transport Trust, with his appointment due to take effect in May. Daniels brings extensive industry experience to the role, having spent more than 30 years working across the UK transport sector in a variety of senior leadership positions. He is also recognised as a founding member of the Highways Sector Council , reflecting his longstanding involvement in shaping the industry. During his c

People in Essex are being invited to help shape a new strategy that aims to eliminate road deaths and make the county a safer place for everyone. In 2025, 60 people lost their lives on the county’s roads; the highest number since 2016. Almost half of the deaths were related to speed, while hundreds more people were also seriously injured. Essex County Council has launched a public consultation for feedback on the new draft Essex Safer Speeds Strategy. The strategy has been d

National Highways has appointed creative agency Elvis as its new lead agency following a competitive pitch process. The government-owned organisation, which is responsible for operating, maintaining and improving more than 4,500 miles of England’s motorways and major A roads , runs national marketing campaigns aimed at encouraging safer behaviour among road users. These campaigns focus on long-term behaviour change to improve safety and confidence across the Strategic Road N

A council in Devon has come under fire after spending £3.8 million on a cycling route measuring less than 200 metres, with residents describing the project as a poor use of public money. The 197-metre cycle lane in Plymstock , a suburb of Plymouth, has drawn criticism from local residents who argue the scheme—costing roughly £20,000 per metre —is excessive and unnecessary. Some have called for the project to be scrapped entirely. The development has also caused significant di

A £10m new rail maintenance depot has been unveiled to keep passenger and freight trains moving smoothly through Greater Manchester. The high-tech facility at Guide Bridge is the new home for over 120 Network Rail staff who work night and day to make the railway safe and reliable. In just over a year, the two-storey building has been built on a 2.3-acre former railway siding. It brings four separate track maintenance teams under one roof for the first time, having previously

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard has unveiled the South Yorkshire People’s Network, a new vision and brand designed to transform public transport across the region in what he described as a “once-in-a-generation” change. The initiative sets out a long-term plan to deliver a fully integrated, sustainable and accessible transport system that connects communities across South Yorkshire. The goal is to create a network that is reliable, affordable, easy to use and designed a

Sheffield’s Supertram network is preparing to return to its regular 12-minute service timetable once a programme of £2.75 million in infrastructure upgrades is completed during the Easter school holidays. Over recent months, Supertram services have been operating on a temporary timetable while newly recruited drivers completed their training throughout the winter period. With the training programme now finished and additional drivers ready to take up duties, the network is s

Passenger numbers on the iconic Settle–Carlisle railway line are expected to surpass one million journeys this year as the historic route marks its 150th anniversary. The milestone is being celebrated with a series of special events and has also gained the support of broadcaster and railway enthusiast Michael Portillo . A full programme of commemorative activities is being organised by the Settle–Carlisle Railway Development Company , highlighting the significance of one of B

A major route in west London will be closed for more than a month to allow important safety improvements to take place, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. The A40 will be shut in both directions between the Westway roundabout and the Marylebone flyover starting at 22:00 on Friday 20 March , with the closure expected to remain in place until late April . The A40 Westway is one of the busiest roads managed by TfL, carrying around 96,000 vehicles every day , making it a v

Glasgow Central Station’s high‑level platforms will remain closed until at least Wednesday 18 March, as demolition and safety work continues at the fire‑damaged building on Union Street. Low‑level services resumed earlier this week, but the upper platforms have been closed since Sunday 8 March, following the significant fire that caused severe damage to the neighbouring Union Corner building. After the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service handed over the site yesterday, Glasgow C

New camera technology will be deployed in Scotland for the first time to monitor the number of drivers who use mobile phones behind the wheel and don’t wear seatbelts. The issues are two of the ‘Fatal-5’ high-risk driver behaviours, with almost one in four road users killed on Scotland’s roads not wearing a seatbelt . As part of Scotland’s estimated 4.7 million daily vehicle journeys, around 169,000 drivers are estimated to not use seatbelts and over 28,000 may use handheld d

Transport for Wales (TfW) customers and colleagues have raised more than £17,000 for Seren Dwt, the charity supporting children with Down Syndrome and their families across Wales. To celebrate, Transport for Wales has wrapped one of its premier service locomotives in Seren Dwt’s vibrant livery, carrying the charity’s message across the network. The total is the result of Transport for Wales’ year-long partnership with Seren Dwt, its Charity of the Year 2025. Colleagues across

Five new railway stations are due to open to passengers shortly, completing a £185m project, supported by significant Government investment, to reconnect communities to the rail network for the first time in generations. The new stations will give residents a faster and greener alternative to the car for their journeys, reducing traffic and making it easier for people to visit town centres and support local businesses. The Black Country: The brand-new Willenhall and Darlaston

Greater Manchester is set to expand its zero-emission bus fleet after Mayor Andy Burnham confirmed an order for 55 new electric buses from Northern Irish manufacturer Wrightbus. The announcement was made during a visit to the company’s factory in Ballymena, County Antrim , where Burnham also viewed 76 double-decker electric buses from an earlier order that are currently in production. The latest purchase forms part of a wider £66 million investment in the Bee Network and tak

Drivers of large SUVs could face additional charges to enter London under new proposals aimed at improving road safety in the capital. The idea forms part of a new Vision Zero Action Plan , which sets out 43 measures designed to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on London’s roads by 2041 . The plan proposes a range of interventions to reduce road danger, including expanding 20mph speed limits , introducing AI technology to detect dangerous driving , and examining the impa

Infrastructure services provider Amey has announced a new partnership with FYLD, an AI-powered frontline intelligence platform, to deploy digital tools across its Highways division, supporting more than 2,500 field workers. The agreement will see FYLD’s technology integrated into Amey’s daily operations, enabling teams to plan, manage and complete highway maintenance and improvement works more efficiently while improving safety and operational visibility. AI-powered workflows