SWARCO’s Head of Region for the UK & Ireland says Dynniq integration has gone “better than he could have hoped for”
The acquisition of Dynniq Mobility by SWARCO, announced at the end of September 2021, enters the next phase of its integration plan with the businesses working hard on aligning the SWARCO Traffic and the former Dynniq UK organisations. The acquisition has had a significant impact on how both businesses are perceived as a global player […]
New ‘underground’ train system proposed for part of south coast
A new underground train system has been proposed to cut travel times between two cities in the south of England. The rail link would connect Southampton Central station with Netley, allowing for a more direct and quicker route to neighbouring Portsmouth. It is one of several ideas suggested in a document released by Transport for the South […]
Driver’s relief after being caught by same speed cameras six times in four weeks
A driver who was caught speeding six times in just four weeks, a driver caught out by Leicestershire’s most lucrative speed cameras has been allowed to keep driving. He was among about 8,600 motorists who have been caught by the average speed cameras on Burton Road, near Measham, in the past two years. But he […]
A61 and A639 could get £22 million investment to connect Leeds and Wakefield
Up to £22.5m could be invested in two roads connecting Leeds and Wakefield – the A61 and the A639. Leeds City Council, Wakefield Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) have developed plans to improve the two roads by: Making them easier and safer for people travelling by bus, bike or on foot Creating […]
Manchester is bouncing back – buses reach pre-pandemic passenger levels
Buses reach pre-pandemic passenger levels in Manchester, according to the Go-ahead Group. The Group’s Manchester operator, Go North West, is the first Go-Ahead company in the UK to reach pre-pandemic levels The company is now operating nine out of every 10 buses that ran pre-Covid, and over the last few months it has seen a […]
Plans for £4.1m Stafford roadside wildlife project to go ahead
A £4.1 million wildlife improvement scheme that will also help alleviate flooding alongside roads in Stafford is set to go ahead. The Stafford Brooks Project targets 25 locations near local rivers and streams to address roads’ environmental impact. The scheme is being funded by National Highways in partnership with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, Stafford Borough Council […]
Northgate acquires Blakedale to increase traffic management work
Northgate Vehicle Hire has acquired Blakedale Ltd, a leading supplier of specialist traffic management and support vehicles, for an undisclosed sum. The deal will enable Northgate to grow its share of the traffic management sector at a time when the Government has pledged strategic long-term investment in UK roads until 2050. Blakedale runs a fleet […]
Nottinghamshire County Council launches new highways hub
Nottinghamshire County Council has reported that its new highways hub is now operational and set to improve the efficiency and quality of road repairs across the county. The newly formed hub, located at Via East Midlands’ Bilsthorpe Depot, was formed following Nottinghamshire County Council’s Highways Services Review and will co-ordinate the delivery of permanent road […]
Yunex Traffic wins five-year contract with Bristol City Council for supply, installation and maintenance of traffic signal and control equipment
Yunex Traffic has been awarded a five-year contract by Bristol City Council for the supply, installation and maintenance of traffic signal and control equipment. With an option to extend to up to nine years, the company’s work will drive operational and performance efficiencies, as well as delivering social value commitments and contributing to a reduction […]
New analysis finds Government funding intended to transform buses is disadvantaging rural communities
New analysis from Campaign for Better Transport has highlighted how the competitive nature of Government funding for local transport is disadvantaging rural local authorities and failing rural communities. The transport charity found that the Government’s system of asking local transport authorities to compete against each other for funding is consistently producing the same winners and […]