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Crossrail
Crossrail opening update expected in weeks as delay costs TfL £600m
While TfL is set to lose out on £600m, it has also revealed an increase in the number of “reported near misses and accidents" during testing.Read more -
Cumbria Council gives go-ahead to new coal mine project
West Cumbria Mining gain planning approval to build a new coal mine near Whitehaven.Read more -
Magazine download
Editor’s message and March/April 2019 magazine download
The March/April 2019 edition of the Infrastructure Intelligence print magazine is now available for download.Read more -
HS2
HS2’s largest demolition job complete at Old Oak Common
A 42,000m2 site has been cleared for a huge underground structure which will allow trains passing through London tunnels to switch tracks.Read more -
Infrastructure delivery
Investigating the UK’s project delivery problem
After a year which saw more notable major project promises undelivered, industry leaders say what changes would put UK construction back on a good footing.Read more -
Infrastructure delivery
Stop stalling with consultations, it's time for government to deliver on pipeline
With little in the pipeline ready for contractors, it's time for greater certainty a modernised procurement model, argues Stephen Tobin of Pinsent Masons.Read more -
Healthy Cities
Building a healthy city: Can London catch Copenhagen?
A shift in culture and small-level interventions are vital in meeting healthy city goals, argue Barton Willmore environmental and design experts.Read more -
HS2
HS2 would be the catalyst for northern transport investment, Burnham says
The mayor of Greater Manchester and HS2's new chair have discussed the importance of linking both HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail.Read more -
Company news
Interserve administration will not affect delivery of public services, government says
Cabinet Office minister tells MPs that government has learned from the collapse of Carillion and were changing public procurement processes.Read more -
Transport innovation
DfT launches its “biggest review into transport in a generation”
Government has confirmed it will explore regulations around new types of vehicles, including e-scooters and e-cargo bike trailers.Read more -
First driverless bus hits the road in Manchester trial
Stagecoach has tested the UK's first full-sized driverless bus with sensors, optical cameras and ultrasound helping to avoid any collisions.Read more -
Research
Brexit and R&D Tax - what’s the impact for UK businesses?
Brexit is likely to mean that the UK’s R&D tax schemes will no longer be bound by EU regulations.Read more -
Sustainability
New Arup report advocates use of timber to help tackle climate change
A new report from Arup highlights the key considerations in timber construction.Read more -
Water
England’s water supply could dry up in 25 years, Environment Agency warn
Action is needed now with England in danger of running short of water in a matter of two or three decades, Sir James Bevan says.Read more -
Company news
“Business as usual” for Interserve after sale of the group
Interserve subcontractors are being told it’s business as usual as bosses attempt to show the firm can carry on as normal with minimal disruption.Read more -
Green energy
Offshore wind sector deal shines spotlight on skills
A surge in demand for offshore wind professionals creates both opportunity and challenge for the sector.Read more -
Digital infrastructure
Digital Ventures: Keeping our stake in the game
Meet the man driving Mott MacDonald’s new digital division towards a disrupted future.Read more -
Rail innovation
High-speed train recycled heat can power 500 new homes, HS2 say
In efforts to show HS2 is much more than a railway, engineers are looking to tap waste heat to provide green energy for homes.Read more -
Bridges
WSP land contract to design Cambridgeshire suspension bridge
A new foot and cycle bridge, in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, will offer a safer, traffic-free crossing of the River Great Ouse.Read more -
Northern transport
£400m funding boost can deliver six “quick win” northern transport projects, IPPR say
The IPPR North say the government must use its 2019 Spending Review to allocate and devolve a £400m project development fund.Read more