Public transport in Wales should be free for young people, says new report
Planning for a free public transport scheme for young people should start immediately, to deliver benefits for the environment and create a generation less reliant on cars according to supporters of a public campaign in Wales. The Senedd’s Petition Committee is calling on the Welsh Government to work with the transport industry now to begin […]
New bus gate in Preston city centre set to go live
A new bus gate in Preston city centre is planned to go live, with warnings issued to drivers who use it incorrectly. The section of Corporation Street between Marsh Lane and Heatley Street in Preston city centre, near the university campus, will now give priority to buses in both directions, 24 hours a day. Buses, […]
Staying Safe and Compliant with Re-flow at Rail Live
Whether for isolated lone workers doing track maintenance, monitoring worker fatigue, or avoiding disjointed communication and the subsequent errors, Health and Safety processes in Rail are crucial. These protocols ensure the smooth, secure, and efficient operation of the entire rail network – and make sure that nobody gets hurt. But if companies use a mess […]
Public consultation starts on Waterbeach to Cambridge project
Residents are being asked to have their say on the Waterbeach to Cambridge transport scheme, that will support thousands of new homes being built in the new town and provide quick and easy options to avoid travelling on the busy A10. The Greater Cambridge Partnership has today (Monday 20 May) launched a public consultation on […]
Disused Northamptonshire railway tunnel to become world-leading test facility for self-driving vehicles
A disused railway tunnel in Northamptonshire is set to become a world-leading test facility for the self-driving vehicles of tomorrow. The 2.7km Catesby Tunnel has officially joined CAM Testbed UK, a global centre for the innovation and development of connected and self-driving vehicle technologies. Operated by Catesby Projects, official worldwide resellers of Catesby Tunnel, the […]
Heidelberg Materials grows recycling business line with acquisition of B&A Group
Heidelberg Materials UK has acquired B&A Group, one of the leading construction soil and aggregate recycling companies in south west England. The Bristol-based company employs a team of 70 and specialises in the supply of recycled and primary aggregate as well as site clearance, earthworks, land remediation and sustainable land regeneration. It had its most […]
National Highways’ innovative green mapping project to boost biodiversity on England’s motorways and major A-roads network
National Highways is set to use artificial intelligence and satellite mapping to help track changes in habitats and biodiversity. Using the new state-of-the-art mapping tool will make it easier for National Highways to keep track of its Soft Estate ecosystems bordering the country’s 4,300 miles of motorways and major A-roads. Over the last 10 to […]
Transport safety pilot launched by BCP Council as TSO’s hit the streets
Bus routes and travel interchanges across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are set to become safer places, with new Transport Safety Officers travelling across key routes on the bus network. Bus routes and travel interchanges across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) are set to become safer places, with new Transport Safety Officers (TSOs) travelling across key […]
Pupils in Hampshire set to put their best foot forward for Walk to School Week
Parents of children across Hampshire will be leaving the car at home as part of this year’s Walk to School Week (20-24 May), with 352 schools signed up to take part covering approximately 94,000 pupils To help school children put their best foot forward, a special campaign poster has been designed by 11-year-old Charlotte Aston, […]
New images of planned £100m Liverpool Baltic station revealed
New images of the £100m Liverpool Baltic station scheme have been revealed – showing how the new rail link will look in the heart of one of the city region’s fastest growing areas. The new station is one of four planned by recently re-elected Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram, who has committed to completing […]