Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 16 May 2025
By Chris Haycock

General

Spring Discussion Dinner The ITC is delighted to host its Spring Thought Leadership discussion dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on the evening of Tuesday 25th March 2025. The event will explore the question of ‘How can we achieve a truly integrated national transport strategy?’ and we are delighted to be welcoming an expert panel including Alina Tuerk, Head […] (Transport Wales)

PACTS Expertise: General Safety Regulation Overview The General Safety Regulation (GSR) is a transformative package of vehicle safety measures designed to reduce deaths and serious... The post PACTS Expertise: General Safety Regulation appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

New rail link needed after election losses - mayor BBC News - Infrastructure investment can offer the government the "strong northern story" it needs after recent election losses, the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has said. (Various)

Mayors make case for Liverpool-Manchester rail link BBC News - Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham say a new rail link could deliver a mp;pound;15bn boost to the economy. (Various)

Be the change you wish to see The global average temperature continues its relentless rise.  Global warming reached 1.58°C in the 12 months to the end of April 2025.  UN Climate Change Chief Simon Stiell has warned that the world is on a trajectory to 3°C[i]. But at a very time that the world needs to step up efforts to tackle the… (Transport Wales)