Global Scans · Transport · Weekly Summary

• High Speed 2 is already creating thousands of jobs and boosting productivity and will provide low-carbon transport. UK Government
• As the world navigates a complex landscape shaped by economic shifts, external shocks and the rise of AI, Transforming Transportation 2026 will emphasize the pivotal role of transport in catalyzing development that creates jobs, builds resilience and reaches everyone. TUMI
• Global Gateway will aim at supporting the realization of strategic, sustainable and secure transport corridors and support value chains, services and jobs that can benefit industries in both Africa and Europe. Mobility and Transport
• With an estimated cost exceeding £70 billion and completion slated for the mid-2030s, it's expected to generate over 31,000 construction jobs, boost regional productivity, transport 300,000 daily riders, and reinforce the UK's standing as a destination for high-value global investment. ResearchFDI
• More than 3,000 full-time equivalent jobs could be supported and £300 million generated for the wider UK economy through the establishment of a CO2 transport and storage (T & S) sector in Scotland linked to the deployment of carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS). Scottish Financial News
• With better transport, better skills and high technology, young Palestinians have the hope of jobs - and the chance to turn away from Hamas and all the politicians who depend on conflict. Daily Mail
• Construction of the Sydney Gateway and Warringah Freeway Upgrade projects alone will see a further 4,600 jobs created for NSW adding to the already 130,000 construction roles Transport for NSW currently supports. Transport for NSW
• The development of self-driving vehicles could create around 38,000 new, high-skilled jobs within Britain's industry that would be worth £41.7 billion by 2035, the Department of Transport claimed. Asset Finance International
• The M12 is one of many significant infrastructure projects that the Commonwealth is funding to help attract businesses, jobs and investment to western Sydney, along with efficient transport connections and well planned urban spaces for its residents. Transport for NSW

Last updated: 16 February 2026