Conduent agrees to sell tolling business to Quarterhill for $70 million
Conduent has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Tolling business (a division of Conduent Transportation) to ITS solution proividers Quarterhill Inc. The sale has a purchase price of $70 million (£53 million) in cash, and Quarterhill will assume most liabilities associated with the business, including all surety bond obligations, further improving […]
‘Building a career through opportunity’: Balfour Beatty CEO Steve Helliwell to retire
From Junior Engineer to Managing Director, Steve Helliwell’s career journey has been shaped by stepping forward, taking opportunities and helping others do the same. As he announces his retirement after a 13-year career with Balfour Beatty, he reflects on leadership, career progression and why internal mobility creates opportunities for people to grow – for the […]
M5 Junction 26 replacement scheme wins international award
Heidelberg Materials UK is celebrating award success with project partner AECOM and client Somerset Council for the M5 Junction 26 Chelston Link project in Wellington. The complex scheme to replace a rapidly deteriorating concrete road was named winner of the Project Excellence and Innovation Award at the NEC Martin Barnes Awards, which recognise excellence in […]
Key decisions made on Shetland tunnels
Plans for fixed transport inks in the Shetland Islands have taken a major step forward. Shetland Islands councillors have decided to approve the recommendations for options to be taken forward to the next stage of the Inter-island Transport Connectivity Programme, including subsea tunnels between some of Shetland’s islands, similar to those in the Faroe Islands, […]
MICHELIN AI Assistant will provide connected fleets with operational data
MICHELIN Connected Fleet’s UK customers within the commercial vehicle and passenger transport sectors now have access to MICHELIN’s AI Assistant, designed to provide instant, actionable insights into crucial operational data. The assistant will be available within the MyConnectedFleet web platform, says Business Motoring. It was designed to manage queries such as generating a report showing […]
Essex & Suffolk Water provide Gallows Corner reopening update
Essex & Suffolk Water has given an update on its works at Gallows Corner amidst speculation of a “mid-October completion date” for the project. The utilities company said it is “not yet in a position” to confirm a full reopening date for the major junction as teams continue repairs on its newly installed water main, […]
New crash testing launched after hidden HGV safety risk identified
National Highways has initiated a series of crash tests with Euro NCAP and other European road safety bodies after identifying a serious risk on England’s motorways and major A-roads. Testing focused on rear-end collisions involving heavy goods vehicles (HGVs),specifically where a smaller vehicle – typically a car- strikes the back of a HGV. In 2024, […]
Associated Asphalt’s Retail Division grows to £15 million business in four years
Just four years after its launch, Associated Asphalt’s Retail Division has established itself as a significant force in the UK retail surfacing sector, growing from an initial two-person team into a £15 million business. Led by retail infrastructure expert Lee Robinson (pictured), the division was established in 2022 with a team of two and a […]
Moto accelerates commercial fleet decarbonisation with launch of Tamworth Moto CHARGE
Moto Hospitality has opened its new proprietary ultra-rapid charging hub, Moto CHARGE, at its Tamworth site. Featuring dedicated eHGV bays, the hub sets a new industry standard for supply chain decarbonisation. Delivering up to 360kW ultra-rapid charging speeds, accessible bays and multiple payment options, the state-of-the-art site offers unparalleled reliability and a range of customer […]
New coach service between the north and south of Wales to cut journey times by over an hour
People across Wales will save over an hour on journey times between the north and the south of Wales when a new long-distance coach launches this autumn. The new coach service will operate regular services every day linking Bangor to Carmarthen to transform connectivity across the country and improve access to jobs, healthcare, education, businesses, […]