Daily traffic & travel news

Published: 15 August 2026
By Chris Haycock

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Rail guard who won 'whites only' job gets plaque BBC News - A blue plaque has been installed at the former west London home of Asquith Xavier, a West Indian railway worker who became a leading figure in the fight for racial equality in Great Britain. (Various)

PACTS 34th Westminster Lecture This year’s Westminster Lecture will be delivered on 16th November 2026 by Phil Jones and Lee Waters, on ‘Adopt or Justify: the... The post PACTS 34th Westminster Lecture appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

ITC debates new aviation technologies The ITC was delighted to host its Winter Discussion Webinar on the 3rd March, exploring the policy impacts of new aviation technologies. Guests heard insights from an expert panel, including Mark Bentall (Airbus), John Strickland (Cranfield University) and Sophie Lane (Aviation Technology Institute). A summary report on the event can be found here. (Transport Wales)

Member Spotlight: Evri EVRi delivers more than one billion parcels every year across the UK, making road safety a key part of its... The post Member Spotlight: Evri appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Council for the Future Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Claire Haigh, Founder & CEO Greener Vision and Creator of The Tabula Project, and Professor Mette High, Director of the Centre for Energy Ethics and Professor in Social Anthropology, University of St Andrews. We are at a critical point in our struggle to tackle the… (Transport Wales)