Daily transport digest

Published: 11 November 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

M1 Northbound - M1 northbound at the Trowell services between J25 and J26 | Northbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The M1 northbound between junctions J25 and J26 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 04:00 and 04:15 on 11 November 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 04:00 and 04:15 on 11 November 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 1.34 miles of Ilkeston.

Podcast with Eversheds Sutherland The ITC Director was interviewed for the Preparing for Change podcast series run by Eversheds Sutherland, exploring the key transport policy challenges that will be faced by the next Government, using insights from the ITC’s research. The podcast was hosted by legal expert Nicolette Sanders and can be accessed by clicking here. (Transport Wales)

'We're not panicking yet': UK carmakers brace for Trump tariffs subscription Times Online - The US president-elect has vowed to slap blanket tariffs on imports ? which could be bad news for the likes of Jaguar Land Rover and Aston Martin (Various)

ITC Autumn Discussion Dinner The ITC will hold its Autumn Discussion Dinner in Greater Manchester on 6th November 2024. This event, kindly hosted by Eversheds Sutherland, will explore how to increase infrastructure investment in our regions. Our distinguished guest panel will include Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive of Transport for the North, and Simon Warburton, Head of Transport at WYCA. […] (Transport Wales)

Double-decker bus crash leaves 17 people injured BBC News - Passengers in the two-bus crash are taken to hospital by ambulance, air ambulance and another bus. (Various)

ITC 2024 Annual Lecture The ITC hosted its 2024 Annual Lecture on 11th September exploring intergenerational differences and the future of travel. A wide range of national and international guests enjoyed the Lectures from our distinguished speakers: Lord Willetts, Chairman of the Intergenerational Commission, and Professor Kiron Chatterjee from UWE. An introduction was given by Professor Sarah Sharples, the […] (Transport Wales)