Daily transport briefing

Published: 07 August 2026
By Chris Haycock

General

New PACTS report: Road vs RailA comparative study of the freight risk PACTS has published a new report examining the comparative safety risks of moving freight by road and rail in the... The post New PACTS report: Road vs Rail – A comparative study of the freight risk appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Green to Our Core Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Cllr Bridget Smith, Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council. Bridget has been the leader of Council since 2018 and sits on the boards of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and the Cambridge Growth Company’s Advisory Council. The consultation on a new Climate and Nature… (Transport Wales)

Why phones on loudspeaker may become just another noise BBC News - Most days on my commute, I am treated to the contents of strangers' phones. (Various)

Victorian station set for £600k restoration BBC News - A Victorian railway station building is set to benefit from a mp;pound;600,000 restoration project. (Various)

Setting the Challenge This is a watershed moment. This week nearly 60 countries gathered in Colombia for the first international conference ever to discuss how to move beyond fossil fuels[i].  The talks ended with agreement of a “coalition of the willing” to develop national roadmaps to transition away from fossil fuels.  Whilst this is a positive step, it… (Transport Wales)