Vehicle cybersecurity: Major hacking attempts triple in 2024
Massive-scale global incidents from hackers targeting connected vehicles and mobility services tripled from 5% to 19% in 2024, according to a data security management specialist. US-based Upstream Security said this sharp increase highlights the need for organisations to prioritise resilience by extending their cybersecurity efforts beyond regulatory compliance, says AM Online. The 2025 Automotive & Smart […]
Nearly half of UK police forces record speeds of over 90mph on 30mph roads
Almost half of UK police forces (48%) have caught motorists driving over 90mph on 30mph roads – more than three times the speed limit, new data analysed by the RAC has revealed. A Freedom of Information request to the UK’s 45 police forces also found that, of the 40 with data, almost all (90%) had […]
Residents urge Lower Thames Crossing expedition
A petition of residents of the constituency of Sevenoaks, including Swanley and the Dartford Villages, have declared that the lower Thames crossing is “crucial to easing the relentless congestion at the Dartford crossing, which impacts thousands of residents every day.” The petition further declares that recent disruptions across the Dartford Villages, Swanley, Crockenhill, South Darenth, and […]
TfL to offer wide range of apprenticeship roles from September
TfL is launching a new round of apprenticeship opportunities as part of this week’s (10-16 February) National Apprenticeship Week 2025. The roles cover various areas, including engineering, technology, data, and river services. TfL’s apprenticeship programme supports people of all ages to gain new skills while working. From September, 175 places will be available across 40 […]
CCS set to simplify electric vehicle infrastructure procurement process
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has launched a new scheme to simplify the procurement of electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI) for local authorities to improve efficiencies and help citizens make sustainable transport choices. The initiative is the result of a cross-government collaboration between CCS and the Department for Transport (DfT), as well as the Support Body for […]
HS2 reveals first completed viaduct at Delta Junction
The first huge viaduct has been completed at HS2’s Delta Junction in North Warwickshire, marking a major milestone as construction ramps up on the high-speed line in the region. A team of 40 people working for HS2’s contractor in the Midlands, Balfour Beatty VINCI, used a giant cantilever structure to build the 472 metre single-track […]
Manchester City matchday bus network set to grow
The award-winning matchday bus network for Manchester City supporrters is set to grow after proving a big hit with the Sky Blues faithful. Transport for Greater Manchester, in partnership with Manchester City FC, launched the network in February last year, initially providing supporters with direct travel to the Etihad Stadium from 60 places across Greater […]
Active Travel: Cycling charity issues reaction
Xavier Brice, CEO at Sustrans, has issued a statement in the wake of this week’s Active Travel funding announcement: “As the charity that looks after the National Cycle Network, this funding is a fantastic boost to our work to make the 13,000 miles of routes safer and more accessible for local journeys, whether by foot, […]
Essex awarded multi-million pound investment to improve walking and cycling
Essex County Council has secured £7.3 million from Active Travel England to improve walking and cycling across the county. The county council has worked with city and district councils since 2020 to design a network of over 400 walking and cycling routes. The funding announced on Wednesday will be used to deliver new walking and […]
Transport Scotland issues A95 Bridge of Avon refurbishment environmental impact assessment
The A95 Bridge of Avon – Bridge Refurbishment – Environmental Impact Assessment Record of Determination has been published by Transport Scotland. The full assessment can be accessed here, but the busy crossing is likely to be closed for six weeks while the following repairs and maintenance are carried out: The Scottish Road Works Commissioner’s Interactive Map does […]
