News in brief

Published: 26 February 2026
By Chris Haycock

General

Sea wall damage closes train line BBC News - Urgent repairs are being carried out on a South West rail line due to weather-related damage. (Various)

Delayed plan for 'tram-like buses' moves forward BBC News - The latest plan to introduce a tram-like electric bus service, linking Walsall, Birmingham and Solihull, has been signed off. (Various)

Road Safety Strategy Summit On 24 February, PACTS and The Road Safety Trust convened the Road Safety Strategy Summit in London, bringing together policymakers,... The post Road Safety Strategy Summit appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Farewell to Jamie Morphet, Advocacy Officer Early next month, we bid farewell to Jamie Morphet, who joined PACTS in January 2025 and is now returning to... The post Farewell to Jamie Morphet, Advocacy Officer appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Full set of new Metro trains delivered to region BBC News - The full set of new Tyne and Wear Metro trains have been delivered to the region. (Various)