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Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Complete: First Look Inside

After years of anticipation, Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel project is complete. Discover the stunning new stations and how this underground rail network will reshape the city's commute forever.

Scotland and Irish county forge historic transport partnership

In an unprecedented cross-border agreement, the Scottish Government has partnered with Ireland's County Donegal to create a revolutionary transport network, with Network Rail providing crucial technical expertise for this international collaboration.

UK's Most Reliable Train Operator Revealed

New data exposes the UK's best and worst performing train operators for reliability and passenger satisfaction. Discover which company topped the charts and which ones left commuters frustrated.

Trump cuts $5bn from NY rail tunnel project

The Trump administration has withdrawn $5 billion in critical funding for New York's Gateway rail tunnel project, dealing a devastating blow to the region's infrastructure and commuter safety.

Autumn Train Timetables Cut as Leaves Disrupt UK Rails

Major train operators across Britain unveil reduced winter schedules with earlier last services, blaming seasonal leaf-fall disruption for widespread cuts that will impact commuters and evening travellers.

Sydney Train Chaos: Overstretched Wire from 2020 Blamed

An official report has found that a critical overhead wire failure, which brought Sydney's train network to a standstill, occurred because the wire was stretched beyond its breaking point during installation in 2020.

Optus Network Outage Sparks Chaos Across Adelaide

A catastrophic nationwide outage on the Optus network has plunged Adelaide into chaos, blocking emergency calls, crippling businesses, and disrupting transport services. The unprecedented telecoms failure raises serious questions about national infrastruc

Optus network failure linked to Triple Zero deaths

A catastrophic failure during an Optus network upgrade disrupted emergency calls to Triple Zero, resulting in three tragic deaths, as confirmed by the telecom giant's CEO in a damning revelation.

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.

East Coast Main Line Train Fares Slashed in Half

Passengers on the East Coast Main Line are set for huge savings as the new operator, LNER, introduces simplified and drastically cheaper 'Semi-Flex' fares, ending years of confusing pricing.

Interrail Sale: Expert Tips for Budget European Rail Travel

Discover insider tips for maximising the Interrail Global Pass sale. From hidden-gem routes in Spain and Scandinavia to money-saving strategies for France and Italy, our expert guide helps you craft an unforgettable European train journey on a budget.

New contactless rail ticket tech to end passenger queues

A revolutionary 'tap-in, tap-out' rail payment system, using cutting-edge bank card technology, is being rolled out across Britain, promising to put an end to lengthy ticket queues and confusing fare rules for passengers.

GPS & Contactless Train Tickets Trial to Revolutionise UK Rail

UK railways are on the cusp of a major revolution. A new trial combines contactless pay-as-you-go technology with GPS tracking, promising to make paper tickets and fixed fares a thing of the past. Discover how your future train travel will be smoother, sm

Met Office Tech Could Revolutionise UK Train Punctuality

Exclusive: A groundbreaking partnership between the Met Office and Network Rail is using hyper-local weather forecasting to combat delays and revolutionise Britain's railway network. Discover how AI and real-time data could end weather-related disruption

Amtrak's New High-Speed Acela Trains Revealed for 2024

Amtrak is set to transform travel on the US East Coast with its new fleet of Next-Gen Acela high-speed trains, promising faster, smoother, and more sustainable journeys between Washington and Boston from 2024.

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