News summary

Published: 05 April 2025
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A46 Northbound - A46 northbound between A5630 and A6 | Northbound | Accident Location : The A46 northbound between the junctions with the A5630 and the A6 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:45 and 07:00 on 5 April 2025. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:45 and 07:00 on 5 April 2025. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 3.16 miles of Leicester.

Shifting the Focus: Is adaptation the key to mainstreaming action on climate change? Chair: Professor Greg Marsden, Chair of Greener Transport Council Professor Jillian Anable, Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds and Greener Transport Council Rupert Read, Majority Project Professor Rebecca Willis, Lancaster University In 2019, Extinction Rebellion instigated a new national conversation about the climate emergency. Their high-profile public protests, alongside movements such as School Strikes… (Transport Wales)

ITC Autumn Discussion Dinner The ITC was very pleased to hold our Autumn Discussion Dinner in Greater Manchester on 6th November 2024. The event explored how to increase infrastructure investment in our regions, and guests heard expert perspectives from Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive of Transport for the North, and Helen Ellerton, Head of Transport at WYCA. The event reflects the […] (Transport Wales)

Bus services criticised ahead of mayoral takeover BBC News - Passengers have criticised rural bus services in an area where an elected mayor is about to take over responsibility for running them. (Various)

Midlands firms feel uncertain over Trump tariffs BBC News - One firm owner says US expansion plans are mp;quot;in tattersmp;quot;, as job cuts in the car industry are feared. (Various)

Winter rail chaos could happen again, report warns BBC News - The reasons why a rail network ground to a halt in icy weather earlier this year have been made public. (Various)