Urban design plan approved for Melbourne’s Eastern Freeway upgrades
Victoria has approved the urban design plan for Eastern Freeway upgrades between Hoddle Street and Burke Road in Melbourne. The project will add freeway capacity, bus lanes, traffic-management technology and walking and cycling connections.
Procurement begins for Queensland’s 8.5km Tiaro Bypass
Procurement has begun for the 8.5km Tiaro Bypass in Queensland, a jointly funded Bruce Highway upgrade designed to improve safety, flood resilience and traffic flow. Construction timings will be confirmed after a contractor is appointed.
A$70m Adelaide intersection upgrade to start early works
A more than A$70 million upgrade of Adelaide’s Richmond Road, Railway Terrace and Croydon Road intersection will add lanes, cycling and pedestrian facilities, signals, lighting and drainage. Early works start this month, with main construction scheduled for 2027-28.
Victorian government launches electric heavy vehicle trial
The Victorian government has launched the $1.5 million Victorian Electric Heavy Vehicle Trial, which has enabled freight operators to trial electric heavy vehicles, charging infrastructure, driver training and maintenance at no cost to participants apart from charging.
Muswellbrook Bypass project advances to major works
Early works have progressed on the $381 million Muswellbrook Bypass, a refined design has been finalised and federal and New South Wales governments have committed funding, with major construction expected to begin in 2027.
Herrenknecht chosen to build Lower Thames Crossing TBM
National Highways has selected Herrenknecht to build a 16.4m-diameter TBM for the Lower Thames Crossing, which Bouygues Travaux Publics Murphy JV has contracted to operate; the machine has been scheduled for delivery in 2028 to construct dual 2.6-mile road tunnels.
Queensland Rail trials over-height vehicle warning technology
Queensland Rail is trialling a trailer-mounted sensor system that detects over-height vehicles and warns drivers via variable message signs near two frequently struck rail bridges in Ipswich. The system will collect data at sites across South East Queensland.
PASQUALE project explores quantum inertial units for resilient navigation
GMV has launched the 24-month PASQUALE project under ESA’s NAVISP programme to develop and validate a navigation system combining GNSS, conventional inertial sensors and quantum sensing for improved resilience during signal outages.
Dandenong underpass to open in late September
Construction teams have progressed major works on Dandenong's Webster Street underpass, which has been scheduled to open in late September, and has been designed to provide a direct road link and 5.4m rail bridge clearance to ease congestion.
REWIRE project advances smart remanufacturing
The Horizon Europe-funded REWIRE project has brought together industry and research partners across three demonstrators to deploy robotics, AI and digital twin technologies, and has established a Triage, Plan, Simulate and Assure framework to improve remanufacturing traceability, compliance and scalability.
Kapsch to implement traffic management for Kuwait University
Kapsch TrafficCom has been selected to implement an EcoTrafiX system at Kuwait University's Sabah Al‑Salem campus and has been contracted to integrate controllers, sensors and ANPR to reduce congestion and support event management over a 20‑month programme.
First train for Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport
The first three‑carriage train for the Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport Line has arrived from Vienna and has been moved to Orchard Hills for assembly; 11 further trains have been scheduled and dynamic testing has been set for later.
Australia’s first locally made electric articulated bus unveiled
Volgren and Volvo have unveiled Australia’s first locally made electric articulated bus in Perth. Two 18-metre BZL Electric Articulated buses will be tested before entering Transperth service around August.
METRONET Swan River ferry infrastructure project begins
Construction has commenced on a $107 million METRONET Swan River marine programme, which has engaged Echo Marine Group to build five electric ferries, has opened tenders for Applecross and Matilda Bay terminals and has scheduled services to start late 2027.
Dream Chip unveils automotive ISP-X418
Dream Chip has introduced the ISP-X418, an automotive-certified ISP with HDR support, multiple outputs and safety extensions, and has contributed SoC chiplet architecture and Safety Island IP to the CHASSIS programme for a UCIe-based base die.
Five gantries installed for A40 free-flow tolling
Emovis and ATMB have installed five free-flow tolling gantries on the A40, have completed corridor infrastructure and have projected annual CO₂ savings of about 2,500 tonnes ahead of 2027 deployment.
ANTT projects expansion of electronic tolling
The ANTT has projected expansion of barrier-free electronic tolling, citing regulatory milestones, contract provisions and pilot tests, and stakeholders have identified user experience, payment communication and transition arrangements as principal challenges to broader adoption.
Los Angeles awards Verra Mobility speed-camera contract
Los Angeles has awarded Verra Mobility a contract to design, build, operate and maintain speed safety systems at 125 sites, targeting high-injury corridors under AB 645; the programme has included data protections, equitable fines and community education measures.
FedEx opens Bundaberg logistics facility
FedEx has opened a 5,962-square-metre logistics facility in Bundaberg that has been equipped with an automated conveyor sorting up to 1,500 parcels per hour and has been designed to strengthen regional freight links and market access.
New York City expands microhub pilot after eliminating 3,000 truck trips
New York City says its microhub pilot has eliminated more than 3,000 truck trips, with deliveries transferred to handcarts and cargo bikes. The city has added two Manhattan sites and is seeking delivery partners for the pilot’s second phase.
Kobelco and UNDP to verify remote construction system in Ukraine
Kobelco Construction Machinery and the UNDP will begin October 2026 verification tests of K-DIVE, combining remote construction-machine operation and operational data, at debris-removal sites in Ukraine.
US awards $134m for rare-earth recovery and refining projects
The US Department of Energy has funded two demonstration facilities to recover and refine rare-earth elements from industrial waste, supporting domestic supplies of materials used in high-performance magnets and electric motors.
KEYSTONE project reports digital freight enforcement results at TRA 2026
The EU-funded KEYSTONE project concluded with a TRA 2026 event highlighting interoperable APIs, real-time logistics data exchange and digital enforcement pilots. Trials cut gate check-in time by 40% and inspection time by 50%.
Designs released for Beerburrum-Nambour rail upgrade
Detailed designs for Stage 1 of the Beerburrum-Nambour rail upgrade have been released, outlining rail realignments, level crossing removals, expanded park-and-ride facilities and other infrastructure works that have been backed by federal and state funding commitments.
Kapsch delivers India's first C-ITS highway pilot
Kapsch TrafficCom has begun deploying India's first Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) pilot near New Delhi with Superwave Communication And Infrasolution Limited, aiming to improve road safety and traffic efficiency through real-time connected services and AI-enabled sensors.
NORHyWAY develops hydrogen transport corridor and integrated green-hydrogen network
The €963m NORHyWAY project will scale green hydrogen across Norway, including a Trondheim–Oslo heavy-truck corridor with 700-bar refuelling stations and additional hydrogen-powered Scania trucks. It targets wider European replication by 2030.
Western Freeway upgrade secures $50m pre-construction
Federal and Victorian governments have committed $50 million to pre-construction for the Western Freeway upgrade between Melton and Caroline Springs and have advanced planning that forms part of a broader $1 billion federal commitment.
Princes Highway bridge upgrades in Gippsland
Federal and Victorian governments have committed A$44.7 million and have begun strengthening four Princes Highway bridges near Warragul and Drouin to boost heavy-vehicle capacity, improve connectivity and enhance road safety; authorities have included temporary speed reductions and detours.
22 kW bidirectional on-board charger in 4-litre package
A European consortium has been developing a 22 kW bidirectional on-board charger in a 4-litre package using monolithically integrated GaN semiconductors, supported by €33.7m of EU and member-state funding.
Kapsch TrafficCom to upgrade EastLink MLFF tolling
Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a contract by ConnectEast and has been commissioned to upgrade EastLink’s MLFF roadside tolling system, a multi‑year project that has been scheduled for completion in mid‑2028.
Valladolid hosts connected and cybersecure urban circuit
Valladolid has become an open-air cybersecurity laboratory under a 3.5 million euro RETECH scheme integrating V2X, 5G and edge computing; GMV has delivered V2X and cybersecurity systems, and the project has been funded by Next Generation and regional sources.
TRL to develop national blue-light standard for UK police vehicles
TRL has been commissioned by the Metropolitan Police and NPCC to develop an evidence-based national standard for emergency vehicle lighting across UK policing, covering marked police cars, vans, motorcycles and HGVs.
Kapsch to integrate tolling for San Bernardino express lanes
Kapsch TrafficCom has been contracted by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority to relocate and integrate Riverside County tolling equipment, extending the I-15 express lanes and creating a contiguous 53-mile regional express lane network to address traffic growth.
Updated Beenleigh station precinct design unveiled in Queensland
The Queensland Government has released updated designs for the relocated Beenleigh station precinct, part of the Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail project. Plans include a bus interchange, expanded park-and-ride, improved walking and cycling links and local road upgrades.
EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes handle major share of Ukrainian trade
The EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes handled around 70% of Ukrainian imports and 60% of non-agricultural exports in March 2026. Since May 2022, the routes have moved about 319 million tonnes of goods via road, rail and inland waterways.
Energy Bank to install 200 bidirectional chargers in Swedish V2X pilot
Energy Bank is scaling its V2G technology into a Swedish pilot involving 200 bidirectional chargers, Vattenfall, Volkswagen and Transtema Charge. EV owners will provide compensated grid services through Energy Bank’s aggregation platform.
Planning advances for Princes Highway and Narooma Bridge upgrades
Transport for NSW is planning major maintenance and longer-term improvements for Narooma Bridge and the surrounding Princes Highway network, including congestion, road geometry and access studies. A proposed traffic-light upgrade at Field Street will not proceed.
Bridge upgrade to strengthen flood resilience and freight access in Brisbane
A joint Australian and Queensland government project will raise and reconstruct Curzon Street Bridge at Rocklea, Brisbane, improving flood resilience, road access and operational continuity for the Brisbane Markets, a major fresh-produce freight hub.
IRF Workshop Develops Road Safety Roadmap in Mauritania
The IRF has held a Nouakchott workshop to develop a roadmap to strengthen road safety and revise design standards; it has provided audit training and has committed to integrate safety standards across project planning and execution.
KEYSTONE validates digital transport compliance app in European pilots
The EU-funded KEYSTONE project has validated a web app for digitally exchanging and verifying logistics compliance data. Pilots in Italy and the Netherlands demonstrated electronic eCMRs, real-time rail-data integration and digital enforcement procedures.
Sydney Metro West station construction contracts awarded
Contracts have been awarded for six Sydney Metro West stations, with site mobilisation and early works underway. The 24-kilometre line is intended to increase rail capacity between Parramatta and Sydney CBD, with opening targeted for 2032.
Kapsch TrafficCom completes Castellón de la Plana LEZ
Kapsch TrafficCom has completed a €1.52m Low Emission Zone in Castellón de la Plana, integrating OCR cameras, air and noise sensors, signage, software and a mobile app, and has updated the city’s traffic management with EU Next Generation fund support.
U Power completes Thailand truck build, targets HK launch
U Power has completed production of the first batch of battery-swapping heavy-duty trucks for Thailand and has secured partnerships for deployment, while its Hong Kong taxi swapping project has met vehicle certification and has targeted commercial launch in Q2 2026.
IH-MIE project to accelerate hydrogen mobility innovation across Europe
The EU-funded IH-MIE project will support hydrogen-mobility innovation through seven SME-led pilots, grants of up to €60,000 for 30 SMEs, and an interregional hub linking production, infrastructure and end-use applications.
MAXIMA develops low-impact axial flux motor
The MAXIMA project has applied life cycle assessment, materials innovation and modular design to develop a lower-impact axial flux motor, reducing dependence on rare earths and improving recyclability across vehicle lifecycles.
Ruptela to develop 5G satellite-based global tracker
UAB Ruptela has been implementing the I5GLOSIS project with KTU and Telia Lietuva to develop a 5G satellite NB‑IoT global tracking device integrated with TrustTrack platform, and the EUR 1.674m project has been funded under the Next Generation Lithuania plan.
Nashville residents oppose Musk’s proposed Tesla tunnel project
A Vanderbilt University survey found that 51% of Nashville residents disapprove of The Boring Company’s proposed Music City Loop after Musk’s involvement is highlighted. The project would build 20 miles of tunnels for Tesla cars between downtown and the airport.
RISE-SME project develops supply-chain resilience tools for European SMEs
The Horizon Europe-funded RISE-SME project has developed a supply-chain resilience model, simulation tools and an index for SMEs across mobility, transport, automotive and three other sectors. Its final year will focus on pilots, a decision-support system and technology-provider matchmaking.