NCE Exclusives
Business reignites call for third Heathrow runway
Business leaders have slammed the government’s decision to rule out the construction of a third runway at Heathrow airport as “negligent”.
Doubts arise about ambitious Thames Hub delivery schedule
Transport experts this week refuted suggestions that a new Thames Estuary airport could be delivered in a decade or less.
Ministers push ahead with High Speed 2 to Birmingham
Britain’s £32bn High Speed 2 (HS2) line remains viable even though the economic case for the project has worsened, transport experts and politicians said this week.
Staffordshire pours money into long term highway maintenance budget
Staffordshire County Council has this week bucked national trends and announced plans to plough an extra £20M into improving its highways network.
Crossrail spreads BIM technology to suppliers
Crossrail chief executive Andrew Wolstenholme this week announced a new partnership with software house Bentley Systems.
Race is on to repair ailing Hammersmith flyover
Efforts to reopen the severely damaged A4 Hammersmith flyover have been hampered by the complexity of the structure, NCE has learned.
Scottish Government unveils £60bn infrastructure plan
The Scottish Government has unveiled a £60bn infrastructure investment plan that includes plans to build High Speed 2 as far as Edinburgh and spend £10bn between now and 2015 on shovel ready projects.
Transport features
Infrastructure 2012: Thinking along the right lines
The rail industry in 2012 looks set to reward great partnering with myriad lucrative contracts on offer.
Highways special: Link for Luton
In Luton and Central Bedfordshire a new £89M busway is the latest phase in a public transport revamp.
Transport interviews
Colas: On the path to Success
This year is more than likely to be one of considerable change for many roads firms, with local authority cash tight and a major review underway at the Highways Agency. For Colas’ UK operation it’s certain to be, with new chief executive Lee Rushbrooke taking the helm this week.
Other transport news
Network Rail bonus 'u-turn' could swell coffers of safety fund
Network Rail chief executive David Higgins has said any “bonus” awarded to him and his directors would be donated to the safety improvement fund for level crossings.
Derailment knocks out line between Milton Keynes and London
A train derailment at Bletchley on the West Coast Main Line in the early hours has caused chaos for commuters between Milton Keynes and London as well as “significant” damage to the local rail infrastructure.
Mayor outlines formal plan to take on London rail franchises
London mayor Boris Johnson has published a document that outlines how he is seeking powers to control the capital’s suburban railways.
High Speed Two seeks new chiefs
High Speed Two kicks off its search next week for a new chief executive and a number of new non-executive directors
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Crossrail amends Connaught Tunnel works
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London mayor hails Exhibition Road refit as good value
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First phase of £1bn Edinburgh rail project consultation complete
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Government consults on new regime for planning local transport investment
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US states to fight it out for share of £315M transport cash pot
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Airport operator BAA loses Stansted sale appeal
Crossrail
Delivering Crossrail: Major project report
NCE presents its major project report on Crossrail - a comprehensive guide to the project featuring interviews with Crossrail chief executive Rob Holden and Crossrail chairman Terry Morgan.
Special reports
Infrastructure in 2012: a special report on prospects for the year ahead
With the UK government now recognising the value of infrastructure investment, NCE offers an industry outlook for home and abroad.
