Walk Wheel Cycle Trust chief steps down after decade leading active travel charity
Xavier Brice is to leave Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, the UK’s leading walking, wheeling and cycling charity, this spring after 10 years as CEO. Brice joined Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, which was previously known as Sustrans, in 2016. During his decade-long tenure, the charity has played a major role in transforming everyday walking, wheeling and […]
West Yorkshire Combined Authority steps in to save bus routes
Four at-risk bus services have been saved after the regional transport authority said it would intervene to keep them running. First Bus had planned to axe the 615, 616, 619 and 633 services in Bradford from May, but following the announcement, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) said it would work to complete a tender […]
Driving Change Together: Less than 2 weeks left to have your say
There’s still time to share your experiences as a woman working in the bus, coach and community transport sector. Women in Bus and Coach and Women in Transport are running a short, anonymous survey to understand what supports women to thrive and where change is needed. The survey closes on Monday 9 February. • Open to women in […]
ERTICO – ITS Europe and Young Mobility Network bring talent and industry together
By connecting young professionals with companies and mobility leaders, a new collaboration between the ERTICO – ITS Europe and Young Mobility Network (YMN) strengthens ITS European Congress in Istanbul as a platform for cooperation, knowledge exchange, and future-ready talent development. At a time when the transport sector is undergoing rapid transformation, shaping the future of […]
Teenage engineer plays crucial role in £60m railway bridge replacement
A 17-year-old trainee engineer has been praised for the ‘vital role’ he played in a landmark railway bridge replacement project. Alex Nicholson is learning his trade at Carlisle-based Peacock Precision Services and was entrusted to work alongside his colleagues as they supported large national construction firms Kilnbridge and Skanska on demolishing and replacing a 137-metre-long […]
Moray sets out next steps for collapsed Spey Viaduct
Moray Council has set out the next steps for the Spey Viaduct after two of its western spans collapsed into the River Spey on 14 December 2025. The viaduct, a much loved local landmark forming part of the Moray Coastal Trail and National Cycle Network (NCN1), has been fully closed since the incident. While an […]
NMITE strengthens leadership with three high-profile Trustee appointments as growth accelerates
The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has appointed three new Trustees – Bill Jackson, Julian Drinkall and Natasha Rothbucher-Thomas – marking a significant milestone as the institution builds on a year of record growth and national recognition. The appointments come as NMITE continues to expand student numbers, launch new courses and develop […]
SMMT: Tough year for UK automotive output but Industrial Strategy now key to recovery
UK vehicle production fell -15.5% in 2025, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Factories turned out a total of 764,715 units – 717,371 cars and 47,344 commercial vehicles, with output falling by -8.0% and -62.3% respectively. Volumes were constrained by a number of factors, including a […]
Road Safety Strategy: MPs to examine Government’s plans for reducing road deaths
The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry that will examine the ambitions and potential effectiveness of the Government’s new Road Safety Strategy. Published earlier this month, the new strategy aims to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads. It is the first road safety strategy in over a decade and sets out the Government’s intended approach across four different themes: supporting […]
Kent County Council launches new WeRoam app to help Gravesend residents get active
Kent County Council (KCC) has launched WeRoam, a new free walking, wheeling and cycling app designed to help people in Gravesend build more movement into their everyday lives. Developed in partnership with behaviour change experts Active AI, the six-month long pilot aims to encourage residents aged 16+ to swap short car journeys for healthier, active […]