Daily transport briefing

Published: 21 April 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A40 Eastbound - A40 : Eastbound : Monmouth Dixton R/bout to Servicebridge : 14/04/26-30/06/26 0600 : Contraflow : Description: A40 : Eastbound : Monmouth Dixton R/bout to Servicebridge : 14/04/26-30/06/26 0600 : Contraflow :, Start time: 14/04/2026 6:00 , End Date: 30/06/2026 6:00, Severity: Severe, Source: Welsh Government, Last updated: 14/04/2026 6:00Incident, 0.45 miles of Monmouth.

M4 Eastbound - M4 J13 eastbound exit | Eastbound | RoadOrCarriagewayOrLaneManagement Location : The M4 eastbound exit slip at junction J13 . Reason : Road Management. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:30 and 07:45 on 21 April 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:30 and 07:45 on 21 April 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 0.23 miles of Chieveley.

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)

Train wi-fi upgrades will 'transform' businesses BBC News - Having reliable and high-speed wi-fi on trains could be "transformative" for businesses, an expert on rural branch lines in Cornwall says. (Various)

PACTS Council of Membersmeeting and joint APPG Session on Active Travel and Road Safety Members of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS) met at the House of Commons on 9 March 2026... The post PACTS Council of Members meeting and joint APPG Session on Active Travel and Road Safety  appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Plea for more grab rails on new Metro trains BBC News - A Metro passenger with mobility issues has called for more grab rails to be fitted on to the network's new trains. (Various)

ITC Winter Discussion, Tues 3 March The ITC Winter Discussion Webinar will take place on Tuesday 3rd March from 17:00 to 18:30, and explore the theme of ‘What will be the policy and regulatory impacts of new aviation technologies?‘. The debate will take forward the findings from the recent research report published by the ITC and the CAA, offering a range of reflections […] (Transport Wales)