Web transport news roundup

Published: 08 October 2026
By Chris Haycock

General

ITC explores long-term rail strategy The ITC held a successful Spring Discussion Dinner in partnership with Eversheds Sutherland on 14th April 2026. The event explored the role of and priorities for rail in a long-term transport strategy, and guests heard expert perspectives from Steve Allen from CPCS UK, and David Hoggarth from Transport for the North. An excellent and wide ranging discussion […] (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)

Station part of 'everyday life' on biomedical campus BBC News - More than 400,000 journeys have been made through a railway station which opened 100 days ago. (Various)

Fresh call to reinstate lost rail link BBC News - An MP has stepped up calls for a Lancashire town's rail link to be brought back into use. (Various)

Council leader says he will fight proposal to close M4 junctions BBC News - The leader of Newport Council says he will fight proposals to close junctions along the M4 in the city. (Various)