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Teens risk lives bus surfing in Manchester

Alarming video footage reveals daredevil teenagers clinging to the backs of moving buses in Manchester, prompting urgent safety warnings from transport authorities and police.

Lisbon Funicular Crash: Brake Failure Blamed

New investigation findings expose the mechanical failure behind Lisbon's historic Lavra funicular accident that injured over 20 people, raising urgent safety questions about Portugal's ageing transport infrastructure.

Faulty cable caused Lisbon funicular crash

Official investigation uncovers critical cable failure behind Lisbon's funicular emergency that injured 14 people, raising urgent questions about transport safety protocols.

Lisbon cable car emergency over faulty modifications

Exclusive investigation uncovers how unauthorised modifications to Lisbon's iconic cable car system created dangerous conditions, forcing emergency shutdown and leaving tourists stranded across the Portuguese capital.

Sydney rail goes high-tech to fight overhead hazards

Sydney's rail network is deploying cutting-edge drone technology and AI to detect dangerous overhead obstructions, from bird nests to beehives, replacing outdated manual inspections and preventing widespread delays.

Toddler dragged by bus in shocking CCTV footage

Disturbing footage shows the terrifying incident where a young boy was pulled from his mother's grasp and dragged alongside a moving bus in a harrowing near-miss that could have ended in tragedy.

Police hunt suspect after Westminster Tube station assault

British Transport Police have released a CCTV image and launched a public appeal to identify a man wanted in connection with a serious assault at Westminster London Underground station that left a victim with significant facial injuries.

Hidden Bus Stop Feature Stuns Australian Commuters

Australian bus passengers are discovering a remarkable, little-known feature at their stops that provides real-time arrival information with a simple press of a button, revolutionising the daily commute.

London's Transport Exodus: Central Commuting Plummets

Exclusive analysis of Oyster and contactless data shows a dramatic decline in Tube and bus usage in Central London, while the DLR thrives. Discover the new map of London's commuting patterns and what it means for the city's future.

Man dies after fall at Liverpool Street station

A man has tragically died after falling approximately 30 feet from an escalator at Liverpool Street station. British Transport Police and London Ambulance Service responded to the incident, which caused significant disruption during the evening commute.

London's Pedicab Crackdown: Fare Caps & Music Ban

The UK government is launching a major crackdown on London's rogue pedicab operators. New legislation will introduce fare caps, safety standards, and noise controls to finally regulate the industry in Westminster and across the capital.

London Overground & Bus Cuts: Weekend Travel Chaos

Major travel disruption hits London this weekend as Transport for London implements significant cuts to Overground and bus services. Get the full list of affected routes and plan your journey.

Reform UK Would Axe Northern High-Speed Rail Schemes

Richard Tice announces Reform UK would axe HS2 northern leg and Northern Powerhouse Rail, prioritising road and local rail upgrades instead, in a major policy shift affecting northern infrastructure.

Melbourne-Sydney Transport Ticketing Systems Crash Simultaneously

A major technical crisis has hit Australia's two largest cities, Melbourne and Sydney, as their public transport ticketing systems, myki and Opal, suffer simultaneous catastrophic failures, leaving millions of commuters stranded and sparking a national de

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