Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 17 August 2026
By Chris Haycock

General

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)

Member Spotlight: Evri EVRi delivers more than one billion parcels every year across the UK, making road safety a key part of its... The post Member Spotlight: Evri appeared first on PACTS. (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)

Trains stopped after fire near railway tracks BBC News - Trains through the Peak District were halted by a fire close to the tracks. A fire in Totley Rail Tunnel between Totley, Sheffield, and Grindleford, in Derbyshire's Hope Valley, led to all lines being closed, said National Rail at about 15:00 BST on Saturday. (Various)

Campaigners call for station cycle lanes to open BBC News - Campaigners have urged the council to open cycle lanes outside York's railway station as the main pedestrian crossing has been "completed for weeks". (Various)