Transport for Wales says the Rhymney valley railway line will undergo major enhancements as part of the next electrified phase of the South Wales Metro. Starting at the end of March, TfW will deliver an intensive 8-month programme of engineering work that will transform and electrify over 15km of railway line and allow the latest smooth train services to … [Read more...]
The dark side of headlight glare brings call for safety study
The RAC is calling on the Government to commission an independent study into the issue of headlight glare after new research found 85% of those affected believe the problem is getting worse. An RAC survey of 2,000 drivers found a huge nine-in-10 (89%) think at least some headlights on cars on the road today are too bright, of which three-in-10 (28%) – a … [Read more...]
Bright tips for dark nights
With the clocks going back on Sunday 27 October, we’re going to be travelling more in the dark and IAM RoadSmart has top tips about riding and driving in the autumn and winter. It’s not just drivers and riders who need to be more careful, there are vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and cyclists that need to be aware of the dangers too. IAM … [Read more...]