Daily transport digest

Published: 21 January 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A20 Westbound - A20 westbound access from A260 | Westbound | Accident Location : The A20 westbound entry slip from the A260 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 05:45 and 06:00 on 21 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 05:45 and 06:00 on 21 January 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.65 miles of Folkestone.

Will we need superpowers to get the future we want? Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT is by Paul Campion, CEO at TRL We all want the same things: we want to live in comfort and security; we want our children to flourish; we want to be cherished in the bosom of our friends and/or family; we want the world to be fair and… (Transport Wales)

Galvanising political action on climate change Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT is by Lisa Hopkinson, Director at Transport for Quality of Life. Last year the world’s largest survey on climate change found that the vast majority (80%) of people worldwide support stronger action to combat climate change. In the UK the figure was 84%. Moreover, people of all political… (Transport Wales)

Calls for more train services to boost economy BBC News - Calls have been made for rail services to be increased across the West Midlands to boost connectivity and the economy. (Various)

Community-run bus service tackles congestion and boosts rural transport ITV News - Ullswater Valley locals came together to create the 'Hopper Bus', which connects tourist hotspots and encourages people to take the bus rather than their car. (Various)

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)