Daily transport news

Published: 31 May 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M56 Westbound - link road from M56 J9 westbound to A50 | Westbound | Accident Location : The M56 westbound exit slip at junction J9 to A50. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:15 and 01:30 on 31 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:15 and 01:30 on 31 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.4 miles of Warrington.

Biggest rail operator nationalised: What it means BBC News - Another train operating company will come into public ownership on Sunday when Britain's largest operator is nationalised. (Various)

Summer Thought Leadership Dinner In partnership with Eversheds Sutherland, the ITC looks forward to its Summer Thought Leadership Dinner on 2nd July. This event will explore whether the UK’s energy grid can cope with the electrification of transport. The dinner  is invitation only but if you would like to be considered for a place please contact events@theitc.org.uk . (Transport Wales)

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)

ITC explores long-term rail strategy The ITC held a successful Spring Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 14th April 2026. The event explored the role of and priorities for rail in a long-term transport strategy, and guests heard expert perspectives from Steve Allen from CPCS UK, and David Hoggarth from Transport for the North. An excellent and wide ranging discussion […] (Transport Wales)

Council says 'no' to East West Rail demolitions BBC News - A council has strengthened its opposition to houses being demolished to make way for a huge railway project. (Various)