Transport and Logistics Network
The government cancelled plans for high-speed services to Sheffield and Leeds in 2021, with Birmingham to Manchester proposals axed in 2023.Sunak said at the time the decision was due to huge costs and long delays[1].Politicians and business leaders in…
Britain’s manufacturing sector has issued a powerful call to revive the shelved eastern leg of High Speed 2 (HS2). It would link Manchester and Leeds, as a strategic measure to free up vital capacity for rail freight. A new report published today, Mond…
Drivers have rated the M1 as England’s worst motorway in an annual survey from the independent watchdog, Transport Focus.
Just 57% of drivers said they were satisfied with their journey on the M1 – down from 69% in 2023/24[1].
Motorists on the motor…
The government has given the green light for over 50 road and rail upgrades, which are set to benefit millions.
People will not only gain access to faster journeys but also better access to jobs and housing, as well as boosting the economy.
The governm…
Green light for over 50 road and rail upgrades supporting over 39,000 new homes and 42,000 jobs: Commuters and businesses to benefit from quicker journeys as more than 50 road and rail upgrades are agreed.
5 strategic road schemes and 5 key rail upgra…
The automotive and EV industry has repeatedly insisted[1] that the UK needs more electric vehicle (EV) chargers to help motorists make the switch from conventional fossil-fuel burning cars.
The Labour government has announced[2] £400 million to install…
Motorists are facing major delays following a vehicle fire on a busy motorway[1] causing long tailbacks.
The westbound carriageway of the M62 is blocked near Huddersfield following the vehicle fire. The incident was reported at 6.55am on Monday morni…
One patient is in hospital after a car flipped onto its roof in a crash with a lorry on the A647 Stanningley Bypass.
Emergency services were called to the major road in Leeds early on Friday, June 27. Pictures posted to social media show a black car ov…
Almost 70 billion vehicle miles of traffic are carried on motorways in Britain annually.
And yet ‘M’ road closures have risen 18 per cent in a year, causing delays, headaches and utter chaos for thousands of motorists every day, new research from Co-op…
A shaken-up motorist has appealed for a speed reduction on the “crammed” A63[1] after she was involved in an accident that left her stranded for hours.
Janet Porter, 78, was travelling alone and on the way to see friends when she said a van pulled out …