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Major train upgrade programme completed for South East rail network
The final unit of a five year £100 million train upgrade programme has been completed, improving 1,222 carriages used by millions of passengers across the south east of England.
Wise takes home the Solihull Digital Revolutionary Award 2025
Wise has been named winner of the Solihull Digital Revolutionary Award 2025 at this year’s Solihull Awards, hosted by the Solihull Chamber of Commerce.
Exolum invests £4.5m in UK's first independent SAF blending facility
Energy logistics company Exolum has announced a £4.5 million investment to create the UK's first independent Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending facility at Redcliffe Bay in south-west England.
New minibus to offer enhanced accessibility for community transport | CILT(UK)
A new low-floor minibus designed to improve accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility has been launched by British bus manufactures, Treka Bus.
Drivers consider switching to black box insurance if pay-per-mile tax is introduced
Motorists across the UK are reassessing how they drive and insure their vehicles amid growing discussion about a possible pay-per-mile road tax. The idea, currently under government consideration, would see drivers charged based on the number of miles they travel rather than paying a flat annual rate through vehicle tax.
Electric truck programme exceeds targets as demand surges
More organisations are said to be benefitting from subsidised electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) through The Electric Freightway project, led by GRIDSERVE as part of the Department for Transport and Innovate UK's Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator programme.
Arriva acquire RTS Infrastructure to enhance infrastructure and depot services
Arriva has successfully finalised the acquisition of RTS Infrastructure, a UK-based firm that specialises in rail depot servicing and infrastructure construction.
PD Ports merges Scottish services with first jumbo train to boost capacity
PD Ports has announced the launch of its first jumbo rail service from Teesport to Mossend and Grangemouth creating increased daily capacity for companies moving goods between Scotland and the rest of the world.
New EU Entry/Exit System (EES): Everything you need to know
From 12 October 2025, the European Union will introduce a new Entry/Exit System (EES).
Government opens £1m fund for active travel projects
The government has launched a £1m competition inviting businesses and organisations to develop innovative schemes that encourage more people to walk, wheel or cycle.
