Pilot Group to close the doors at TWM Traffic, Highways News understands
One of the traffic technology sector’s most well-known brands, TWM Traffic, is set to close. Highways News understands that its parent company Pilot Group has decided to close the doors of its traffic technology division TWM Traffic in a sudden move that was not expected. Established in 2002 and based in the Northwest of England, […]
Nottingham City Council welcomes £16.4million transport funding boost
More than £16m of external funding will be invested into Nottingham city’s transport network in 2025/26 thanks to the new East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA). Nottingham City Council is expected to officially accept the funding at its Executive Board meeting on Tuesday 22 April. EMCCA, which has now taken over the role of directing […]
Eight extra electric buses heading for Reading
Government funding of £1.3m announced for eight more zero-emission buses to run on Reading – Calcot route Funding on top of £4.7m already secured for fleet of 24 electric buses on routes 17 and 21 Investment supports Council’s aims of encouraging public transport use, reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality Another eight electric buses […]
New legislation to transform local bus travel in Wales
Proposals to transform the way local bus services are planned and delivered across Wales have been published today. (Monday 31 March). They will benefit passengers, communities and encourage more bus travel. A new Bill has been laid in the Senedd which, if passed, will provide the powers to create a bus network that meets passenger […]
Lancashire County Council adds in bus routes after extra funding from BSIP
Lancashire County Council has reviewed the buses it supports in the area, and taken account of requests from the local community, to improve services as contracts were awarded for the new financial year. This expansion to services has been possible thanks to additional funding from the Government’s Bus Service Improvement Plan fund. There will also […]
Buses are go, in Telford and Wrekin
Telford & Wrekin Council has approved plans to ensure its bus services will continue to improve travel and connectivity. As part of its ongoing commitment to improving public transport, the Council is moving forward with plans to invite bids for new services, due to start in summer 2025. The improvements are supported by a £3.5 […]
Egis UK welcomes project appraisal changes, as new Integrated National Transport Strategy announced
Engineering consultancy, Egis UK has welcomed changes in the Department for Transport’s (DfT) approach to project appraisal outlined by the former transport secretary, Louise Haigh, as she set out the government’s vision to create a new Integrated National Transport Strategy. However, it has cautioned that the approach to project appraisal must be replicated across national […]
Heidi Alexander appointed new Transport Secretary
Heidi Alexander has been appointed the new transport secretary after Louise Haigh resigned. The Swindon South MP who was a justice minister until her promotion today, and previously worked as Sadiq Khan’s deputy transport mayor between 2018 and 2021. Ms Haigh resigned after it was revealed she pleaded guilty to an offence related to incorrectly telling police that […]
Industry responds to government’s plans for Integrated National Transport Strategy
Different sectors of the highways and transport industry have been responding to yesterday’s announcement by the Government on plans for a Integrated National Strategy. The former Secretary of State for Transport, Rt Hon Louise Haigh MP, outlined her vision for an Integrated National Transport Strategy across England during a speech to Mayors and Transport bosses […]
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund seeks emerging transport career professional as an adviser
Rees Jeffreys Road Fund is seeking early or emerging transport career professionals to support the Trustees as an adviser. Are you within the first 10 years of your transport or highways career? Do you enjoy thinking about the long term role that roads play in the UK, how roads can be more sustainable and environmentally […]