Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 22 August 2026
By Chris Haycock

General

Summer Thought Leadership Dinner In partnership with Eversheds Sutherland, the ITC looks forward to its Summer Thought Leadership Dinner on Tuesday 30th June. This event will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) will reshape the future of transport and transport policy in Britain. The dinner  is invitation only but if you would like to be considered for a place please […] (Transport Wales)

Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School investigated over 'drip pricing' BBC News - The consumer watchdog said they were trying to find out if the three companies were not showing full prices upfront to customers. (Various)

PACTS 34th Westminster Lecture This year’s Westminster Lecture will be delivered on 16th November 2026 by Phil Jones and Lee Waters, on ‘Adopt or Justify: the... The post PACTS 34th Westminster Lecture appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

New PACTS report: Road vs RailA comparative study of the freight risk PACTS has published a new report examining the comparative safety risks of moving freight by road and rail in the... The post New PACTS report: Road vs Rail – A comparative study of the freight risk appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Green to Our Core Today’s contribution to THE FUTURE WE WANT series is by Cllr Bridget Smith, Leader of South Cambridgeshire District Council. Bridget has been the leader of Council since 2018 and sits on the boards of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and the Cambridge Growth Company’s Advisory Council. The consultation on a new Climate and Nature… (Transport Wales)