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Arup software tests transport policy in minutes
Engineering firm Arup is using digital tools to speed up the testing of transport policies. The Department for Transport's National Transport Analysis Platform can now assess policy changes in minutes, a process that previously took weeks. This advancement is part of a broader trend towards systems-based approaches in infrastructure planning.
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WorldWoolwich residents reject Greenwich Council parking changes
Greenwich Council's proposal to extend controlled parking zone enforcement to seven days a week in Woolwich has faced significant opposition from residents. A statutory consultation received 252 submissions, with 168 clear objections and 74 concerns raised.
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WorldSUVs now half of new UK car sales as child death risk triples
SUVs made up 50% of new car sales in wealthy nations last year and 30% of all UK vehicles. Their higher bonnets triple the risk of a child being killed in a collision, transport data shows. Volvo now only offers SUVs in Britain, reducing options for families seeking smaller cars.
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WorldHS2 opens ten-year partnering contract to market views from 12 August
HS2 Ltd has invited industry to help design a decade-long partnering framework for railway systems, testing and commissioning. The contract, running from October 2027 to September 2037, covers project management, engineering and commercial delivery. A formal tender notice is expected on 1 April 2027.
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WorldRoad crime victims in England and Wales wait months for justice, report finds
A review by the victims’ commissioner for England and Wales reveals that families and victims of road crime endure lengthy police investigations, poor communication, and inadequate support. Nearly 30,000 people were killed or seriously injured in the year to June 2025, with 25-30% of collisions involving criminal driving.
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Airports · GatwickGatwick expansion approved: 100,000 more flights a year from 2030
Gatwick Airport’s £2.2 billion expansion will proceed after the High Court dismissed a legal challenge by campaigners. The project will move the emergency runway 12 metres north, allowing 100,000 additional flights annually from 2030, affecting noise levels and local communities.
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