Future fuel: First hydrogen-powered digger hits the UK
The world’s first hydrogen-powered digger has been approved for use on UK roads by the government, according to a recent report by the Department for Transport.
The digger, which was made …Read More
Red X means danger: Nearly 10% of drivers ignore motorway Red Xs
A new report by National Highways has found that almost one in 10 drivers ignore the “Red X” mark on motorway gantries.
This is despite the fact that those who are …Read More
Stopping short of safety on smart motorways
Smart motorway technology is not working properly on any section of all-lane running (ALR) smart motorways, according to Highways magazine.
National Highways has been unable to ensure the efficient running of …Read More
Traffic trouble: Congestion on the rise across England
Road delays across England have been on the increase over the last year, according to new figures from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
In its “Benchmarking National Highways – …Read More
A hole load of trouble: Motoring bodies launch fresh warning on pothole crisis
The UK’s motoring bodies have launched another warning to the government over the country’s pothole crisis, stating that the nation’s roads are in desperate need of a cash injection.
The calls …Read More
Electric car sales charge ahead of petrol
Electric vehicle (EV) sales overtook petrol cars for the first time at the end of 2022.
Data produced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that in December, 42,284 …Read More
Speeding capital of Britain named by police data
West Yorkshire has been named the worst area in Britain for speeding, according to a new Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the nation’s police forces. The region received the …Read More
All aboard: New government scheme rolls out £2 bus travel
Millions of people across England are being encouraged to travel by bus next year, as a new government scheme caps fares at £2.
Over 130 bus operators outside London will be …Read More
Salt stockpiles surveyed: UK has 1.5 million tonnes this winter
UK councils have stockpiled almost 1.5 million tonnes of salt ready to spread on icy roads and pathways this winter, according to the Local Government Association’s (LGA) annual weather resilience …Read More
50% on Smart Motorways Avoid Lane One
Approximately half of smart motorway drivers admit to avoiding lane one, despite this defeating the whole point of the converted hard shoulder, according to a new study.
In a survey conducted …Read More