Vanuatu appoints TRL to implement climate-resilient iROADS Road Asset Management software
The Government of Vanuatu has selected TRL to implement and roll out its iROADS Road Asset Management system to strengthen the country’s transport network. This initiative marks an important step towards building a more climate-resilient, sustainable, and well-maintained road system, helping Vanuatu plan, manage, and protect its infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions. […]
TRL opens new Wokingham headquarters
TRL has relocated its main office to central Wokingham. The move marks a significant milestone for the organisation as it evolves into TRL 3.0, a modern, forward-thinking hub for transport research, testing, and technology. The relocation follows the long-planned redevelopment of TRL’s previous headquarters at Crowthorne House, which is being converted into a housing estate […]
Smarter, Safer, Connected: Big ideas driving Day Two of the ITS Australia Summit
We’re back on the Gold Coast for Day Two of the ITS Australia Summit, discussing how the future of vehicle safety is moving beyond the vehicle itself thanks to the embracing of C-ITS technologies and how connected data is transforming how roads and emergencies are managed. In today’s podcast, Paul Hutton talks to AGD Systems, […]
TRL team to take on Reading Half Marathon in support of road safety charity Brake
A team of 21 from TRL are set to take on the Reading Half Marathon on Sunday 22 March 2026, raising funds and awareness for Brake, the UK road safety charity dedicated to preventing road deaths and injuries and supporting those affected by road crashes. The initiative brings together team members from across TRL’s departments, […]
Highways Voices: Inside the Future of ITS from Australia
Highways Voices comes from Australia for the next few weeks as we bring you a series of podcasts all about the ITS Australia Summit 2025 in the Gold Coast. These podcasts are brought to you thanks to the support of TomTom, Nicander, AGD Systems Australia, TraceMark Flow an NGIS Solution, Westcotec and TRL. In todays’ […]
TRL appoints Mat Brough as Director of Asset Management
TRL has announce the appointment of Dr Mat Brough as its new Director of Asset Management. Mat joins TRL from Arcadis, bringing with him a wealth of experience in asset management, data-driven infrastructure solutions, and sustainable transport strategy. With a distinguished background in delivering transformative asset management projects across the highways and rail sectors, Mat […]
New TRL study provides headlamp glare insight
A study by TRL presents findings showing both measurable on-road effects from bright headlamps, and how glare from these affects drivers. In response to growing concern around the perceived dangers from bright headlamps, the Department for Transport (DfT) funded an innovative study into the subject. The research project combined on-road data collection with a national […]
Dashcams, Drones and Digital Kerbs — The tech changing UK roads highlighted at Highways UK 2025 thanks to SWARCO, Clearway, Arcadis and Westcotec
We gathered so much content from Highways UK this year that we bring you a bonus edition today thanks to Clearway, Westcotec, Arcadis and SWARCO, which, among other things, discusses how AI, digital alerts and smarter infrastructure can reshape road safety, maintenance, and sustainability across the UK’s highways. From AI-powered asset management to digital kerb systems and carbon compliance […]
TRL’s Route to the NEC: a four-way transport challenge
The TRL team don’t just offer transport research, innovation, software, and highway products and services, they live and breathe them! In the run-up to Highways UK, the UK’s premier highways event at The NEC in Birmingham, four TRL team members, Shaun Helman, Jill Weekley, Ianto Guy, and George Beard, put the nation’s transport networks to […]
Reminder: TRL Software webinar to explore SCOOT® 8 AI, the world’s first AI-powered predictive Urban Traffic Control solution
Join Highways News and TRL Software on Monday to explore how SCOOT® 8 AI is transforming the future of traffic management. Joining the discussion with: Christopher Kettell, Chief Technologist, TRL Software Wendy Davidson, Traffic Engineer, TRL Software Hosted by Paul Hutton, Editor, Highways News After nearly five decades of SCOOT® innovation, SCOOT® 8 AI is […]