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Rail
Rail fares to rise by 3.2% despite commuters suffering from a summer of network chaos
The government confirms a 3.2% hike in rail fares will come into affect from January despite months of delays and cancellations.Read more -
Company news
Balfour Beatty profits quadruple as cautious approach pays off
Balfour Beatty has seen profits soar for the first half of 2018 thanks to cost-cutting and selecting more low risk projects.Read more -
Design
WSP launch pioneering tool to allow firms to measure a project’s social value
WSP has created a new tool which can help companies measure the social value of projects at the design phase.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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Air quality
England is lagging behind Scotland on tackling air quality, RTPI warns
The Scottish Government has much a much clearer vision for cleaner air than England, the Royal Town Planning Institute says.Read more -
Station developments
Arup-led teams to forge transformation of Edinburgh Waverley Station
Network Rail has appointed Arup as lead consultant to ensure Edinburgh Waverley can cope with the expected increase in footfall.Read more -
Mergers & Acquisitions
Stantec set to expand UK presence with the acquisition of Peter Brett Associates
Global firm Stantec is expanding its UK presence with the planned acquisition of Peter Brett Associates.Read more -
Genoa bridge collapse
Genoa bridge collapse: Families demand answers as ministers call for resignations
Operators of the Morandi Bridge are coming under fire as the death toll rises to 39 following the tragic collapse.Read more -
Freight on rail
Construction sector to benefit from £18m rail investment in Peak District
Peak District rail investment will allow longer freight trains to operate from Buxton’s quaries to destinations across Britain.Read more -
Bridges
At least 35 killed after highway bridge in Italy collapse9
A major highway bridge in Genoa has collapsed leaving scores injured or dead in what has been described as "an immense tragedy".Read more -
Railways
Network Rail plan to improve East Coast Main Line gets green light
New rail line will remove the need for freight trains to cross over the East Coast Main Line.Read more -
Smart Motorways
Greater Manchester’s first smart motorway now fully operational
Drivers finally see benefits of first smart motorway in the north west.Read more -
Rail
Pressure mounts on government to freeze rail fares with 3.5% rise in prices expected
Commuters are being warned of a predicted 3.5% rise in rail tickets for 2019 despite months of delays and cancellations across services.Read more -
Construction
UK construction output rebounds after a difficult start to 2018
Construction growth in the UK aided by the warmer weather picked up by 0.9% in the three months to June, according to the ONS.Read more -
Hospitals
Interim work on stagnant Carillion hospital set to restart next month
Hope has been restored that work on the Midland Metropolitan Hospital will restart on 11 September after eight months of inactivity.Read more -
Company news
Former Carillion managing director takes the reins of Balfour Beatty Vinci's HS2 JV
Former Carillion managing director for infrastructure Mark Davies will lead Balfour Beatty Vinci's HS2 joint venture.Read more -
Digital railway
NIC welcomes plans for closer links between the rail industry and technology firms
An action plan which aims to ensure rail and tech firms work closer together to improve data sharing has been welcomed by the NIC.Read more -
Heathrow expansion
Fifth legal challenge submitted against Heathrow expansion
Heathrow face another legal challenge against a proposed third runway as Friends of the Earth argue development is unlawful.Read more -
Awards
Shortlist announced for Bentley Systems Year in Infrastructure Awards 2018
Bentley Systems has revealed the 57 finalists for the annual awards which have been rattled down from 420 nominations by judges.Read more -
Northern transport
Poorest northern families face loss of work due to unreliable transport, report claims
A new report says northerners are suffering from poor transport links and being forced to take on lengthy commutes so they can keep working.Read more -
Hinkley C
Balfour Beatty awarded Hinkley cabling works contract by National Grid
The infrastructure giant has announced its success in being awarded the contract for a new 8.5km long cable route.Read more -
Network Rail
Network Rail launches one of its biggest recruitment drives on Scotland’s railways
Network Rail are hiring at a time when Scotland's railways are undergoing a period of enhancement unmatched since the Victorian era.Read more -
investment
£1.3bn Scottish City Deal signed to unlock housing, innovation and skilled workers
The UK and Scottish governments have pledged £600m to boost jobs and economic growth in the south east of the country.Read more -
Company news
Interserve posts first-half loss as company continues its major overhaul
Interserve has posted a £6m pre-tax loss for the first six months but says its restructuring is on target to deliver £15m savings in 2018.Read more
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Airports
VIDEO: Stunning fly-through shows Manchester Airport transformation
Find out how Manchester Airport will look in ten years time after its £10bn transformation.Read more
Airports
Video: Captain Jock Lowe on the Heathrow alternative
One of the team behind the rival Heathrow option says his scheme does not require a new runway just an extension of an existing one.Read more
Planning
Video: Tony Travers on better compensation for better delivery
Introducing better compensation measures is one thing that could be done to push projects through more quickly, says Tony Travers, director at the London School of Economics.Read more
Structures
Video: So what exactly is Cross Laminated timber?
Sky’s Health and Fitness Centre is the latest cross-laminated timber structure to open on its west London campus. Read the feature and watch the Trada-supported video.Read more
Airports
Video: Interview with Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye
Time for the infrastructure design and construction supply chain to engage with Heathrow ahead of a 2020 target start date to build the airport of the future, says Holland-Kaye.Read more