AI, cyber threats and a changing industry: SWARCO CEO’s unfiltered view on this week’s Highways Voices
This week’s Highways Voices features one of the most important people in the highways and transport technology industries – Michael Schuch, the CEO of SWARCO. He sat down with Paul Hutton for an in-depth chat about the industry during Intertraffic Amsterdam and they discussed sustainability, the challenges around, and the state of the industry globally, […]
Andrew Doyle appointed WSP’s Country Director for Ireland
WSP has appointed Andrew Doyle as Country Director for Ireland. Previously with Egis, Mr Doyle brings over 30 years’ experience delivering major road and rail programmes across Ireland, with a strong background in operational leadership and safety critical infrastructure. Dan Bishop, Managing Director for Rail, WSP commented: “I’m pleased to welcome Andrew to WSP to lead our […]
Vital ‘blood bikes’ damaged by potholes
Severn Freewheelers, a charity that delivers blood and medicine to hospitals, has said its work is being put at risk by potholes. The charity’s nine blood bikes that operate around Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, and the charity says that more than half of them have been damaged this year due to poor road surfaces, says […]
Mission Teamwork: Associated Asphalt joins Veterans In Action in team building day
Collaboration and camaraderie were the order of the day as several members of the Associated Asphalt team joined in on a team building day hosted by chosen charity partner Veterans In Action (VIA). Held in woodland surroundings near the VIA Centre in Hampshire, the one-day event brought together more than 20 employees from across the […]
Northern Ireland: Driving instructors ‘in the dark’ over graduated licence introduction
A Northern Ireland-based driving instructor has voiced concerns that many in the industry have received “no information” ahead of the introduction of rules for new drivers later this year. They are being brought in by the Department for Infrastructure to try to reduce fatal road crashes involving young people, says the BBC. Graduated driver licensing, […]
Feras Alshaker named Office of Rail and Road’s Interim Chief Executive
After the announcement of the departure of its current Chief Executive, John Larkinson, later this month, Feras Alshaker, currently Director of Planning and Performance, has been appointed as Interim Chief Executive of the Office of Rail and Road with effect from Monday 27 April. In his current role, Feras has senior responsibility for Britain’s rail […]
Deadline approaches for highways professionals to apply for future skills funding
Highways and transport professionals looking to upgrade their skills this year are being reminded that funding support is available through the Rees Jeffreys Road Fund, but that the deadline is in ten days’ time. The charity is offering grants of up to £10,000 through its Ready for the Future programme, aimed at helping people develop […]
David Sharratt appointed TRL Chief Commercial Officer
TRL has announced the appointment of David Sharratt as Chief Commercial Officer. David joins TRL with more than 25 years of international experience as a board director and executive, spanning a wide range of industries and geographies. His career has focused on delivering growth, leading turnarounds, creating value, and driving strategic change acrosssectors including utility-scale […]