Transportation News Daily

Published: 20 November 2024
By Chris Haycock

Today''s Major Traffic Incidents

A2 Eastbound - A2 eastbound between A227 and M2/A289 | Eastbound | Overturned Vehicle Location : The A2 eastbound between the junctions with the A227 and the M2 . Reason : Accident involving an overturned vehicle. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 02:15 and 02:30 on 20 November 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 02:15 and 02:30 on 20 November 2024. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures.No Delay, 2.21 miles of Gravesend.

M2 Eastbound - M2 J3 eastbound exit | Eastbound | Accident Location : The M2 eastbound exit slip at junction J3 . Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 06:00 and 06:15 on 20 November 2024. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 06:00 and 06:15 on 20 November 2024. Lanes Closed : All lanes are closed.Severe Disruption - in excess of 3 hours delay or road closure, 2.19 miles of Rochester.

Rail operator outlines changes in new timetables BBC News - A rail operator serving south east England has announced what services will be added to its new timetable, which starts in December. (Various)

Greener Vision: Consultation 2024 Our world is on fire.  2023 was the hottest year on record.  This year a record 15 national heat records have been broken so far[1]. We are facing an unprecedented number of heat-related deaths, wildfires and extreme weather events. But our response to the climate crisis falls far short of the scale of the challenge.… (Transport Wales)

Rail freight scheme cuts lorry journeys by 64,000 BBC News - A scheme to transfer freight from road to rail has cut 64,300 truck journeys from roads in its first year, according to a port operator. (Various)

ITC Autumn Discussion Dinner The ITC was very pleased to hold our Autumn Discussion Dinner in Greater Manchester on 6th November. 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 ITC’s […] (Transport Wales)

Trains fitted with 'leaf-busting' brake system BBC News - A new system to improve train braking during slippery autumn leaf fall has been fitted to the type of train involved in two serious crashes. (Various)