Kapsch EVP calls for simpler European regulation to unlock transport tech growth
Kapsch’s Executive Vice President Europe, the Middle East and Africa has called for a rethink of regulation across Europe to help the continent realise its potential in transport technology. Carolin Treichl (pictured) was speaking at the Austria Connect UK 2026 meeting in Central London and told the audience: “Whenever you need a traffic light controller […]
SimplifAI Systems granted Invention Patent by the China National Intellectual Property Administration
In what has been called “a major victory for British innovation on the global stage,” Huddersfield-based AI pioneers SimplifAI Systems Limited have been officially granted an Invention Patent by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). This achievement places the Yorkshire-based firm in an elite group of Western AI companies to successfully navigate the rigorous […]
Machines may end one of highways’ most high-risk jobs, report says
A new report suggests that mechanisation, such as automated cone laying machines could create a step-change for the highways sector, with experts suggesting it could significantly reduce injury risk while improving operational efficiency. The Healthier Highways Musculoskeletal Risk Profiling (MRPro) study looked at musculoskeletal (MSk) disorders, which account for a substantial proportion of ill health […]
Kent: “Rollercoaster” A299 set for closure if funding proposals turned down
Drivers in Kent could see stretches of the A299 closed and four road bridges over the dual-carriageway shut in “worst-case scenarios” if a £63m funding bid fails. Kent County Council (KCC) has warned of the potential consequences if it cannot secure government money to fix deep-rooted structural problems impacting the road’s surface, says Kent Online. […]
If the cap fits: TfL announces Go app improvements
Transport for London (TfL) has introduced additional features to the free TfL Go app, designed to provide mobile-friendly and accessible travel information to customers travelling across London. The latest updates to the app, mean that anyone using pay as you go with contactless who has reached the daily or weekly cap can now see this clearly in their journey history using the app. App […]
Kapsch TrafficCom wins San Bernardino Express Lanes contract
Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a contract by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) in Southern California that will see the company support regional growth by expanding the SB Express Lanes network. As San Bernardino County prepares for an influx of half a million new residents in 25 years, the contract focuses on relocating […]
Winvic to launch ESG white paper at UKREiiF
As it marks 25 years in business, Winvic Construction Ltd will return to real estate event UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) next month with the launch of a major new ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) white paper calling for regulatory action to accelerate net zero across the built environment. Demonstrating its continued […]
Waymap and Hammerson team up to transform central Birmingham accessibility
Property developers Hammerson have partnered with Waymap, the personal navigation app, to boost accessibility across Bullring and Grand Central in the heart of Birmingham. The app works indoors, outdoors and underground without the need for GPS, helping more users to find their way around large, often complex environments like shopping areas, stadiums, hospitals and transport […]
Oxfordshire brings in Lane Rental Scheme
Companies carrying out work on some of Oxfordshire’s busiest roads can now be charged up to £2,500 a day under a new scheme aimed at cutting congestion. The lane rental programme is designed to encourage companies to complete roadworks faster and reduce disruption for drivers, bus passengers and businesses, says the BBC, and Oxfordshire County […]
Gallows Corner to partially reopen this weekend
Transport for London has confirmed that Gallows Corner in Romford will be partially reopened this weekend for the first time in nearly a year, Part of the junction, including the eastbound flyover, Straight Road and Main Road will reopen on Sunday 10 May, says the Romford Recorder. Scott Haxton, TfL’s director of capital delivery said […]