Temporary emergency timetable introduced after ongoing issues with new Class 810 trains and ageing Meridian fleet leave operator struggling to deliver dependable long-distance services. Passengers travelling with East Midlands Railway (EMR) are set to face a reduced Intercity timetable after persistent reliability problems affecting both its new Class 810 Aurora trains and existing Class 222 Meridian fleet forced the operator to scale back services. The temporary timetable, i

Questions remain over delivery timetable as business case is revised, while private sector leaders argue West Yorkshire's long-awaited mass transit system is too important to delay. The future of West Yorkshire's long-awaited mass transit network remains uncertain after a government review forced project leaders back to the drawing board, delaying progress on what supporters believe is one of the UK's most economically significant transport schemes. Although momentum behind t

Handcrafted model of Union Street corner takes pride of place at Glasgow Central Station, ensuring one of the city's best-loved buildings continues to inspire future generations. A cherished part of Glasgow's architectural heritage has found a new home inside Glasgow Central Station, where a meticulously handcrafted miniature of the city's iconic Union Street corner is helping preserve the memory of the landmark following the devastating fire that destroyed it earlier this ye

Flagship walking, cycling and public transport scheme reaches the finals of two prestigious industry awards, highlighting its role in creating safer, greener and better-connected communities. A major transport scheme designed to encourage greener travel and improve connectivity across Harlow has been shortlisted for two leading national industry awards, recognising both the quality of its infrastructure and the collaborative partnership behind its delivery. The Sustainable Tr

Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of Scotland's landmark bridge return this September, with proceeds helping Children’s Hospices Across Scotland. Members of the public will once again have the rare opportunity to step inside one of Scotland's most recognisable engineering landmarks when the Queensferry Crossing opens areas normally closed to visitors as part of this year's Doors Open Days festival. Following the success of last year's inaugural event, BEAR Scotland, on behalf

Civil Aviation Authority authorises public consultation on reinstating controlled airspace, marking another major milestone in the airport's journey towards reopening. Plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport have taken another significant step forward after the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved the next stage of the airport's Airspace Change Proposal (ACP), allowing a formal public consultation to begin this summer. The consultation, which will run from Monday 3 Aug

Community-backed proposal would see autonomous electric shuttles cross the historic bridge as hopes of restoring conventional traffic continue to fade. A new proposal to introduce autonomous electric pods across Hammersmith Bridge could offer an innovative solution to one of London's most enduring transport problems, following growing acceptance that the historic crossing may never again carry conventional road traffic. The concept has been put forward by Barnes and Hammersmi

Three specialist engineering contractors unite to undertake complex piling and ground engineering works for one of Britain's largest new nuclear infrastructure projects. A new alliance of geotechnical engineering specialists has been established to deliver the extensive ground engineering works required for the construction of Sizewell C, marking another significant milestone in the development of the UK's next generation nuclear power station. Balfour Beatty Ground Engineeri

Utility begins preparations for one of the UK's largest water infrastructure procurement programmes, with new delivery frameworks spanning three investment periods and creating opportunities across the Midlands. Severn Trent is preparing to reshape the way it delivers major infrastructure projects, unveiling plans for a new generation of capital delivery frameworks worth up to £25 billion that will support investment across the Midlands for as long as the next 15 years. The w

Last week, outgoing prime minister Sir Kier Starmer, announced extra funding for defence – a £15bn increase to £80bn a year by 2030, achieved by ‘cutting investment budgets in other areas’. The road and energy sectors will be directly affected. If you’re wondering if that will impact your business then read on for a quick rundown of the situation. What areas of roads and energy are being cut? On 30 June 2026, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that the Department for Transp

Industry-standard signalling tools gifted to three London colleges will provide students with hands-on experience while helping tackle the UK's growing rail engineering skills shortage. Hitachi Rail has donated specialist engineering equipment used on one of London's largest signalling modernisation programmes to three further education colleges, helping to equip the next generation of rail engineers with the practical skills needed to support the industry's future. The donat

New global survey reveals rail has become one of Europe's highest infrastructure priorities, with growing public support for investment in faster, more reliable and better-connected railway networks. Rail infrastructure has emerged as one of the public's highest investment priorities across Europe as growing frustration with ageing networks, capacity constraints and unreliable services fuels demand for faster and more modern railways. A new international survey published by t

New 24/7 digital hub at Birmingham Airport will use artificial intelligence, live monitoring and real-time data to improve aircraft turnarounds, safety and operational resilience across the UK and Ireland. Swissport has unveiled a new Integrated Control Centre (ICC) at Birmingham Airport, marking a significant step forward in the digital transformation of airport ground handling across the UK and Ireland. The state-of-the-art facility will operate around the clock, bringing t

Assembly Members call for a full investigation into escalating Underground noise, with residents and commuters saying worsening screeching is affecting health, wellbeing and confidence in TfL's maintenance programme. The familiar screech of London Underground trains negotiating tight curves has become more than just an irritation for commuters. For thousands of residents living above or alongside the network, it has become a daily quality-of-life issue—one that London Assembl

Civil Aviation Authority launches consultation on mandatory electronic conspicuity technology to support the safe integration of drones, advanced air mobility aircraft and traditional aviation. The UK's skies could become significantly safer and better prepared for the next generation of aviation after the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) launched a consultation on proposals to make a far greater number of aircraft electronically visible. The regulator is seeking industry and p

New multi-terminal HVDC technology aims to transform power transmission by improving grid resilience, accelerating renewable energy integration and reducing the cost of expanding electricity networks. Hitachi Energy has unveiled a major new technology platform designed to reshape the future of electricity transmission, announcing the launch of AxoniQ™, a next-generation portfolio of solutions for multi-terminal high-voltage direct current (MTDC) power systems. The global elec