Traffic & travel news roundup

Published: 28 July 2026
By Chris Haycock

General

Closed eight-mile railway still fondly remembered BBC News - It was slow, unreliable and prone to delays, but an unusual railway in Sussex is still remembered almost a century after it closed. (Various)

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)

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)

PACTS June 2026 Parliamentary Updates June has been a busy month in Parliament, after a relatively quiet May. Parliament essentially returned to normal after sitting... The post PACTS June 2026 Parliamentary Updates appeared first on PACTS. (Transport Wales)

Heritage railway to use metal from former station BBC News - Metalwork from a disused railway station will be used in a mp;pound;1m project to recreate an authentic platform canopy. (Various)