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Government sets 2040 rail-freight growth target for Great British Railways
The UK government says a new rail-freight target is intended to shift more goods across Britain by 2040, though the announcement sets out no Wales-specific routes, investment or delivery timetable.
Kris Meeke wins Rali Ceredigion as title fights head to Cambrian finale
Motorsport UK says Meeke and Noel O'Sullivan won the three-day west-Wales event, while the British Rally Championship contest remains separated by two points.
UK government funds England roads-policing centre targeting illegal plates
A Department for Transport-funded centre will bring police forces in England together on illegal number plates, while its deputy national coordinator says the work could support road policing across the UK.
August new-car registrations rise as electric share nears three in 10
SMMT says the UK market grew in a traditionally quiet month, while battery-electric cars took 29.8% of registrations; September volumes will give a clearer view of demand.
Electric vans take record August share, SMMT figures show
Electric vans accounted for 16.3% of UK light-commercial registrations in August, but SMMT says low volumes and an 11.0% year-to-date share warrant caution.
Rali Ceredigion prepares for 149-car entry across west Wales
Motorsport UK says the three-day rally will bring British, European and historic championship crews to stages around Aberystwyth this weekend.
RHA urges grace period over Irish Sea ferry passport change
The Road Haulage Association says booked coach passengers could face disruption when a passport requirement starts later this month.
Welsh Government-backed electric car clubs grow across Wales
The TrydaNi car-sharing scheme has more than 500 members across 13 clubs, with new locations opened this year and another planned for Bangor.
Welsh transport meeting returns focus to M4 alternatives and rail plans
A meeting between Transport Deputy Minister Mark Hooper and Lord Burns considered progress on M4 congestion and rail infrastructure in south-east Wales.