Deadline approaches for speakers at 2026 ITS European Congress in Istanbul
The organisers of next year’s ITS European Congress in Istanbul are reminding would-be speakers that the call for contributions closes on Monday 24 November. Researchers, industry leaders, transport and mobility professionals, and public and private sector experts from Europe and beyond have been invited to send in submissions for the technical programme for the event […]
Race of Remembrance: Transport professionals take part in charity endurance event
More than 50 cars took part in the annual Race of Remembrance event at Anglesey Circuit last weekend, with one car of particular interest to Highways News readers. Held over the Remembrance weekend, Race of Remembrance was established by Mission Motorsport alongside the wider racing community and the wounded, sick and injured servicemen and women […]
London: £100 on-the-spot fines for Lime and Forest in new crackdown
Westminster Council has begun issuing £100 on-the-spot fines to Lime and Forest for e-bikes left blocking pavements or public spaces. The council says fines are more effective than impounding bikes and help to target hotspot areas such as Soho Square and Berkeley Square, says the Standard. The Labour-run council believes issuing fixed penalty notices will […]
CGI renews National Highways contract to deliver data architecture programme
National Highways has agreed the terms of a new contract with CGI to support the delivery of its data architecture and engineering programme. The agreement, says UK Auuthority, will run for five years and will involve strengthening the agency’s digital platform to meet the changing needs of its frontline teams, stakeholders and road users. CGI […]
Kier Transportation first company to achieve Social Value Quality Mark Platinum
Kier Transportation has become the first company to be awarded the Platinum level accreditation by Social Value Quality Mark CIC (SVQM CIC). This level requires two years of evidence and is currently the highest independent award for social value excellence in the UK. Achieving Platinum has been a three-year process which has seen Kier Transportation […]
VCMA amendment drafted as groundbreaking pilot moves closer to reality
Following the successful tabling of the Vehicle Compliance Management Act (VCMA) amendment in the House of Lords on 16th October, momentum continues to build around this landmark initiative. The Public Bills Office has now formally drafted the amendment required for inclusion in the Crime and Policing Bill, with expectations that it will be added in […]
Transport Scotland: Severe weather now an all year round challenge
Experts from roads, rail and ferries have come together to outline their plans to prepare for the impact of severe weather on the transport network. Representatives from Transport Scotland, Police Scotland and the Met Office were joined by ScotRail, Network Rail, CalMac and trunk road operating companies at Shettleston Rail Depot in Glasgow to remind […]
Fifth phase of South Reading Bus Rapid Transit Scheme opens
Work to further improve public transport links between south Reading and the town centre on the A33 relief road has been completed. The fifth phase of the £10m South Reading Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) scheme has extended bus lanes, added new bus stops and provided a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Kennet. […]
New detection system tracks cable theft in real time
First Response Group (FRG) has unveiled FRG Tremors – a breakthrough seismic detection system that senses tampering to both laid cable and cable drums in storage, and tracks stolen cable in real time, giving operators instant visibility over critical infrastructure and the means to respond immediately. FRG Tremors, exclusive to First Response Group in the UK, uses […]
Jet Plant Hire invests in groundbreaking new equipment
Jet Plant Hire has announced that it has invested in a range of new sustainable, top-of-the-range equipment. The road planing specialists have taken delivery of a new Wirtgen W100Fi road planer, with two further new Wirtgen machines joining the fleet in the coming months. The new, advanced model delivers a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to the previous model. It’s supported by a performance tracker, allowing […]