Torfaen approves £250,000 bus-priority signals for A4043 route
Nation.Cymru reports that the scheme is intended to improve bus reliability between Pontypool and Blaenavon, where peak-time journeys can be slow.
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Wales was the only UK nation to grow new bus registrations in Q2, SMMT says
SMMT recorded 119 new buses, coaches and minibuses in Wales, up 138% year-on-year, while the UK market fell by half.
UK awards £7.3m for electric and hydrogen aircraft projects
The UK Government says eight projects will develop infrastructure and technology for lower-emission aviation, with further aviation funding also outlined.
RHA calls for road investment after citing £30.8bn congestion cost
The Road Haulage Association says congestion costs the UK £30.8bn a year and wants roadbuilding and sustained network investment on the agenda.
£12m Cardiff depot facility aims to speed up train repairs
A new bogie drop at Canton depot will allow more maintenance to be carried out on site, according to the Welsh Government and Transport for Wales.
CMA sets out private-parking recommendations to government
The Competition and Markets Authority says it is acting to improve how UK drivers are treated by private parking operators, including when charges are challenged.
UK and EU discuss Entry/Exit System checks before summer travel
The UK Government says it is working with the EU on smoother border checks, while explaining where Entry/Exit System registration takes place.
Welsh Government opens consultation on Bus Services Act regulations
The consultation covers local bus contracts, information and data, and the application of TUPE regulations under the Bus Services (Wales) Act 2026.
New rules reserve self-driving terms for authorised vehicles in Great Britain
The regulations are intended to stop motorists being misled about whether a vehicle can lawfully and safely drive itself, the UK Government says.
Welsh Government begins talks on rail devolution and funding
The Welsh Government says it is negotiating with the UK Government on rail decision-making and a funding settlement while pursuing committed improvements.
Bangor-to-Carmarthen coach service planned for autumn
The Welsh Government says a new daily long-distance coach will link north and south Wales, with stops along the west coast and a journey-time saving of more than an hour.
Talerddig rail report sets out nine recommendations for industry
The Welsh Government says rail organisations including Transport for Wales and Network Rail should consider nine recommendations from the final investigation report into the 2024 Talerddig collision.
Talerddig rail collision report makes nine safety recommendations
The official investigation into the 2024 collision near Talerddig, Powys, identifies failures around low adhesion and train protection, with recommendations for the railway industry.
Consultation opens on safety principles for automated vehicles in Wales
The UK government is consulting on draft safety principles for self-driving vehicles, which it says will apply in Wales as well as England and Scotland.
30 new TrawsCymru buses: what the Welsh Government announcement means
Transport for Wales is adding 30 buses to the 13-route TrawsCymru network, with Welsh Government framing the move around longer-distance links and access to services.
TfW prepared South Wales tram-train rollout for summer introduction
A 5 June Nation.Cymru report said Transport for Wales was preparing to introduce the first new tram-trains on the Pontypridd–Cardiff Bay service during summer 2026.
Civil Aviation Bill proposed stronger passenger-rights enforcement
The UK Government said the bill would give the aviation regulator new enforcement powers alongside airspace and safety-rule reforms.
Menai Bridge Urdd restrictions were temporary, with resilience plans still to come
During the 2026 Urdd Eisteddfod, Welsh Government reinforced the 7.5-tonne Menai Bridge limit and said it was developing short- and long-term options for the Menai Strait.
Self-driving taxi and bus pilot applications opened across Great Britain
Operators were invited to apply for passenger-carrying automated vehicle pilots under government safety, cyber-security and local-consent checks.
RAIB calls for crossing-risk changes after train hit farm trailer
A national rail-safety report made two recommendations to Network Rail after a collision at a passive user-worked crossing near Leominster.
HS2 reset put first trains at 2036 to 2039 and cost up to £102.7bn
The UK Government revised the railway's cost, speed and delivery ranges while saying cancellation could cost as much as completion.
Learners must manage their own driving test bookings under new rules
DVSA rules introduced in May barred third parties from booking or managing car tests for learners and added further limits on moving appointments.
RAIB urges whistle-board crossing review after fatal accident
Six recommendations to Network Rail addressed whistle-board controls, crossing-risk assessments and protection for people with hearing loss.
AAIB identifies structural and assembly failings after Powys drone wing loss
The CGT-50's wing assembly could not carry normal level-flight loads, while investigators found that shorter-than-specified joiners had been fitted.
Fuel Finder expands live price data for drivers — but no app is endorsed
Government says Fuel Finder data is now appearing in several apps and websites, allowing motorists to compare nearby petrol-station prices in near real time.
New River Dee Bridge clears key objection stage, but construction remains conditional
Welsh Government has decided a public inquiry is not required for the A494 River Dee Bridge Replacement scheme; a six-week High Court challenge period still follows.
Wales rail agreement sets out a bigger local role under Great British Railways
A new UK–Welsh Government agreement says Transport for Wales and Great British Railways will plan services together, including bilingual passenger information.
Wales and borders rail MoU sets framework for Great British Railways and TfW
The published memorandum sets shared objectives, local governance and joint planning arrangements for rail in Wales and the border regions.
Welsh road safety plan adopts Vision Zero and calls for delivery measures
The new Road Safety Partnership Plan sets governance and priorities for reducing road harm, while Welsh Government says a detailed delivery plan should follow.
How Wales’s £115.9m regional transport funding is split for 2026–27
Welsh Government has approved regional transport programmes worth £115.9m, with most funding directed to walking, wheeling and cycling.
Welsh Government announces £115.9m local transport fund
The 2026–27 Regional Transport Fund allocation includes active travel, road maintenance, public transport access, road safety and EV charging work across Wales.
Government sets out Delay Repay and rail-ticket refund changes
Plans under Great British Railways include a consolidated compensation service and a new deadline for unused-ticket refunds.
Senedd hears Welsh Government rail vision statement
Ken Skates made an oral statement on rail across Wales and the Borders on 10 March.
Tidal traffic management planned for Menai Suspension Bridge work
A six-day arrangement was planned from 9 March while equipment was prepared for underdeck work.
New active-travel guidance issued for Welsh councils
The guidance is intended to help local authorities meet duties on promoting walking, wheeling and cycling.
TfW rail fares frozen for a year from 1 March
The Welsh Government said the freeze covers all fares on Transport for Wales services, including tap-in, tap-out pay as you go.
Deeside Parkway station proposal targets cross-border links
The Welsh Government says the proposed station would connect Deeside with employment, education and transport destinations around Liverpool.
Active Travel Act review finds delivery progress and data gaps
The Welsh Government says its statutory review finds no case for legislative reform, while identifying monitoring limits.
Cambrian Line journeys rise 13%, Welsh Government says
The government says the line recorded about 150,000 more passenger journeys from January to November 2025 than in the same months of 2024.
Welsh Government publishes learner-travel guidance consultation report
The report summarises 311 responses to consultation on revised operational guidance.
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