Switzerland opens the world’s longest and deepest rail tunnel
After nearly two decades of construction the world’s longest and deepest rail tunnel has been officially opened in Switzerland…
A 57km (35 mile) tunnel, boasting...
£20.6m green transport fund announced by the government
The government has revealed £20.6m green transport funding for cycling and walking projects across the country…
A £20.6m green transport fund will help to develop...
Transport experts warn HS2 rail link is over-priced and will fail
Controversial HS2 will fail to achieve its objectives and is overpriced, warn transport experts…
A group of transport experts have warned plans to create a...
New bus Bill will improve journeys
A new Bill will give councils the power to deliver better journeys for passengers while reducing congestion during rush hour…
A Bill designed to increase...
Kent County Council “declares war on potholes”
Kent County Council has revealed it is declaring war on potholes and will invest some £4m to fix the county’s roads…
Potholes are undoubtedly a...
De-Icing sewage treatment – a clever combination
Ms. Caterina Talerico and Mr. Dirk Kauffeld from Zurich Airport Ltd details how the airport is using new methods to treat the sewage from...
Brexit could impact infrastructure spending
Prime Minister David Cameron has warned an exit from the EU could have a significant impact on infrastructure spending…
An exit from the EU would...
Government blocks Leeds trolleybus scheme
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has blocked plans to develop a trolleybus system in Leeds…
Plans to develop a trolleybus system in Leeds will no longer...
Budget 2016: Infrastructure gains a boost
The Budget revealed a number of major infrastructure projects would be given the go ahead, and funding was earmarked for flood defences…
Infrastructure came out...
Report calls for HS3 link work to start
The northern high speed rail link between Manchester and Leeds should be kick-started, a new report has concluded…
The National Infrastructure Commission has called on...
Gross mismanagement of tube upgrades blamed on TfL
The London Assembly has blamed Transport for London for failing to deliver Tube upgrades on time and over budget…
Gross mismanagement by Transport for London...
£23m bill for Network Rail hire cars
In a four year period Network Rail has spent more than £23m hiring vehicles…
Network Rail has come under fire for its spending habits after...
Derbyshire County Council launches consultation on subsidised buses
Local residents are being asked to have their say on proposals to stop funding for local bus services and community transport…
Derbyshire County Council has...
South east rail passengers are the least satisfied
A new poll has revealed rail passengers in the south east of England rated services as the worst and are the least satisfied…
A survey...
EU aviation emissions set to almost double by 2035
A new report from the European Environment Agency has revealed the emissions caused by European planes will increase by 43 per cent over the...
Unmanned roadworks could see £5,000 fines levied at councils
The Department for Transport had revealed new proposals that could see councils fined for leaving roadworks unattended during weekends…
Local authorities and utility companies could...
Transport Secretary opens new link road in Crewe
The Secretary of State for Transport has today opened the final stretch of road which completes the eastern bypass around Crewe…
The new 1.1KM long...
IAG boss criticises Heathrow Airport expansion farce
The head of IAG Willie Walsh has expressed his frustration at the Heathrow/Gatwick expansion plans after more delays were announced earlier this week…
Expanding Britain’s...
Crossrail is creating a skills vacuum
According to new analysis, Crossrail’s demand for skilled workers is leaving many parts of the UK with shortages.
New analysis from specialist recruiter Randstad CPE...
Crossrail hits major milestone as tunnelling ends
The £14.8bn Crossrail project has moved a step closer to completion as tunnelling work comes to an end...
Work to tunnel 26 miles of railway...