Transport & traffic summary

Published: 16 December 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A50 Westbound - A50 westbound exit for A514 | Westbound | Vehicle Recovery Location : The A50 westbound exit slip to the A514 . Reason : Vehicle tyre change. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 01:30 and 01:45 on 16 December 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 01:30 and 01:45 on 16 December 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 4.72 miles of Castle Donnington.

'Tap in system a back door fare rise' - commuter BBC News - A new tap-in, tap-out system at Surrey and Sussex stations has been branded a "back door fare increase" by a commuter. (Various)

Timetable revamp means more trains for Yorkshire BBC News - Major changes to train timetables on the East Coast Main Line will mean more services, extra seats and reduced journey times, according to operator LNER. (Various)

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