Daily transport briefing

Published: 26 January 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M6 Northbound - M6 northbound between J6 and J7 | Northbound | Accident Location : The M6 northbound between junctions J6 and J7 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 09:15 and 09:30 on 26 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 09:15 and 09:30 on 26 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.02 miles of West Bromwich.

ITC releases report on the impacts of new Aviation Technologies The ITC, together with its project partner the CAA, is delighted to release its latest report exploring the policy and regulatory challenges arising from new aviation technologies. The report explores how these new technologies are reshaping the aviation sector and can be downloaded here. (Transport Wales)

Campaigners disappointed with bus fare increases BBC News - Bus passengers are "concerned" and "disappointed" that some tickets in East Sussex will cost more from February onwards. (Various)

Protest calls to fully reopen Hammersmith Bridge BBC News - Protesters have called for Hammersmith Bridge to be reopened to vehicle traffic seven years on from its closure. (Various)

e-scooter Roundtable: From streets to sales On 3 December 2025, PACTS supported a parliamentary roundtable at Portcullis House, hosted by Helen Maguire MP, to examine the... The post e-scooter Roundtable: From streets to sales appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Pier washes away and railway sea wall crumbles in storm BBC News - Part of a historic pier washes away and a sea wall next to a railway line crumbles as Storm Ingrid lashes Devon and Cornwall. (Various)