Daily transport news

Published: 21 May 2026
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A46 Northbound - A46 northbound between A428 and B4082 | Northbound | Accident Location : The A46 northbound between the A428 and the junction with the M6 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 07:00 and 07:15 on 21 May 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 07:00 and 07:15 on 21 May 2026. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 5.19 miles of Coventry.

HS2 delays and costs a 'bitter pill to swallow' BBC News - The project could now cost up to mp;pound;102.7bn, while the top speed of trains will also be reduced. (Various)

Martin Rowson on the spiralling cost of HS2cartoon Continue reading... (Transport Wales)

Council U-turn over canal towpath school route BBC News - A school will continue to get free school transport after its local authority dropped suggestions that children could walk to school alongside a canal instead. (Various)

Congestion charge pays for some cheaper bus travel BBC News - People who work at schools or for the NHS in Oxford will get free or discounted bus travel, and free parking at the city's park and rides, under plans agreed by Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet. (Various)

ITC debates new aviation technologies The ITC was delighted to host its Winter Discussion Webinar on the 3rd March, exploring the policy impacts of new aviation technologies. Guests heard insights from an expert panel, including Mark Bentall (Airbus), John Strickland (Cranfield University) and Sophie Lane (Aviation Technology Institute). A summary report on the event can be found here. (Transport Wales)