Transport and Logistics Network
The Evening Standard has been told that the west-bound GWR train, which was travelling from Paddington to Cardiff via Bristol Temple Meads, “went into something”, with the impact bringing down the overhead power cables. The GWR train was eventually abl…
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailFriday 22 December is set to be the busiest-ever day in the festive season at major UK airports – with the following day seeing large…
A popular service station on the M5 in Somerset will be expanded and significantly upgraded if new plans are approved. Roadchef Motorways Ltd operates the Taunton Deane services on the M5 between Junction 26 (for Wellington[1]) and Junction 25 (for Tau…
Somerset experienced significant rainfall on Monday (December 4), causing damage to residential properties and businesses, flooding on numerous main roads, disruption to public transport services and missed household waste collections.
The high rainfal…
Somerset experienced significant rainfall on Monday (December 4), causing damage to residential properties and businesses, flooding on numerous main roads, disruption to public transport services and missed household waste collections.
The high rainfal…
Traffic delays caused issues on the M32[1] following reports of a crash this evening. According to traffic monitor Inrix, traffic was stationary in the northbound direction between J2 at Eastville to J3 at Hambrook.
Google Maps reports very long delays…
A person was killed in a crash on the A4174 near Bristol after a lorry collided with the central reservation. Avon and Somerset Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward after the serious crash shut the dual carriageway near Mangotsfield[1].
Th…
UK faces flood chaos on Thursday with up to three inches of rain in south westBy Stewart Carr[1] Published: 09:05, 6 December 2023 | Updated: 13:01, 6 December 2023
The Met Office has issued a new weather warning map sho…
Professional services firm and management consultancy Aon has made six appointments in its Bristol office.
The company, which provides its South West clients with commercial risk, health, reinsurance and wealth solutions has appointed Simon North as UK…
What is a clean air zone?
Mandated by the government to reduce harmful emissions from road vehicles, local authorities across the UK have been exploring a series of initiatives to improve air quality in pollution hotspots. As a result, several cities h…