Lisbon Funicular Tragedy: City's Old vs New Struggle
A devastating funicular accident in Lisbon's historic Alfama district sparks urgent questions about urban infrastructure, mass tourism, and the perilous struggle to preserve the soul of a city.
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Warsaw Metro Station Opens as Smartphone-Access Library
Warsaw unveils a world-first 'express library' metro station, allowing commuters to borrow physical books for free using just their smartphones, blending urban transport with accessible culture.
Inside Britain's Eeriest Abandoned Tube Station
An urban explorer has uncovered the haunting remains of a forgotten British Tube station, revealing a perfectly preserved time capsule of vintage posters and retro signage frozen in time.
Award-Winning British Electric Motorcycle Slashed by £1,500
The critically acclaimed Maeving RM1S, a British-made electric motorcycle, receives a massive £1,500 price cut, making zero-emission urban commuting more affordable than ever.
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
Major Signal Fault Sparks Sydney Train Chaos During Rush Hour
A major signal failure at a key Sydney hub caused widespread disruption during Monday's morning rush hour, with significant delays and cancellations affecting thousands of commuters across the metropolitan network.
NYC Tree Census Shows 5% Growth in Urban Canopy
A groundbreaking city-wide survey uncovers a 5% surge in New York's street tree population, with Queens leading the growth. Discover the changing face of the urban forest and its impact on climate resilience.
Photographing the UK's vanishing garage culture
Photographer Philip Butler captures the poignant beauty and social history of Britain's humble garage blocks, a fading icon of 20th-century urban planning, in a stunning new visual archive.
GWR's £500k Guinness project scrapped after costs soar
Great Western Railway's ambitious project to serve Guinness at 15,000 feet has been scrapped after costs soared to nearly half a million pounds, sparking public outcry over the use of taxpayer funds.
Sadiq Khan mulls fines for loud headphones on Tube
Mayor Sadiq Khan is exploring new measures to tackle noise pollution on the London Underground, including potential fines for passengers playing music loudly through headphones, sparking a debate on public transport etiquette.
TfL boss accused of smearing volunteer Tube cleaners
Transport for London faces backlash after its boss accused volunteer cleaners of 'painting trains for cameras'. The group, which has removed graffiti for free, demands an apology for the 'deeply offensive' remarks.
TFL's Bare Beating Campaign: Ditch Headphones on Transport
Transport for London launches a new behaviour campaign urging passengers to remove headphones to be more aware of their surroundings and fellow travellers on buses and trains.
TfL launches campaign targeting headphone fare dodgers
Transport for London launches a major new campaign to combat fare evasion by passengers using headphones to ignore staff, costing the network millions annually.
Met Police officers seconded to Transport Police for Carnival
Dozens of Metropolitan Police officers are being temporarily reassigned to the British Transport Police to bolster security for the upcoming Notting Hill Carnival, raising concerns about resource strain.
Govt Used 'Racist' Algorithm for Road Funds Despite Warnings
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal the Department for Transport was warned its algorithm for funding road schemes would disproportionately hit deprived areas and entrench inequality, but pressed ahead regardless.
Tories propose London-wide music ban on public transport
Conservative MPs are pushing for a blanket ban on busking and playing music across London's entire public transport network, sparking a fierce debate about noise pollution versus street culture.
New Woollahra Station For 10,000 Sydney Homes
Exclusive plans reveal a new underground railway station for Sydney's eastern suburbs, transforming transport for Woollahra and unlocking housing potential for thousands of residents.
Human Touch Transforming UK Urban Landscapes in 2025
Discover how British cities are prioritising human-centred design, green spaces, and community connections to combat urban isolation and create more liveable environments.
London's E-Bike Hire Firms in Parking Turf War
A turf war over parking has erupted between London's rival e-bike hire firms, with accusations of deliberately abandoning bikes at borough borders to inconvenience competitors and create maintenance chaos.
Pollinator Pathways: Turning Urban Wastelands into Bee Havens
Discover how a grassroots movement is creating vibrant 'bee buffets' in forgotten urban spaces, from London's alleyways to Sheffield's neglected corners, boosting biodiversity and reconnecting communities with nature.
America's Grand Station Crippled by Drug and Homelessness Crisis
An exclusive investigation reveals the stark decline of Philadelphia's iconic 30th Street Station, now a epicentre for vagrancy, open drug use, and public suffering, sparking outrage and calls for urgent action.
Fresh London Tube Strike Set for October in Pay Row
Millions of London commuters face a month of travel misery as RMT union members on the Tube network announce a new 24-hour strike in October over an ongoing pay dispute, threatening to bring the capital to a standstill.
Sydney Train Chaos: Major Signal Failure Causes Peak Hour Delays
Commuters across Sydney face severe disruptions as a major signal failure cripples train services during peak hours, sparking urgent investigations and widespread frustration.
Schoolboy savagely beaten on train as passengers watch
Disturbing footage captures the moment a man launches a vicious, unprovoked attack on a schoolboy aboard a busy UK train, while horrified commuters look on. The assailant remains at large as British Transport Police appeal for witnesses.
Transport for Wales Cuts Train Fares by 50% for August
Transport for Wales is offering a massive 50% discount on all off-peak train travel throughout August 2024. The month-long sale aims to boost tourism and provide cost-of-living relief to passengers across Wales and the borders.
Government Scraps Great British Railways Plan
Plans for the flagship Great British Railways body have been officially abandoned by the UK government, marking a major reversal in post-Brexit rail reform and sparking fury from industry leaders.
UK Train Fares Get Biggest January Hike in a Decade
Commuters across England, Wales, and Scotland are facing the largest New Year train fare increase since 2013, with prices rising by up to 4.9%, sparking outrage from campaigners who label it a 'bitter pill' for struggling households.
English Rail Fares to Soar by 4.9% in 2025
Millions of rail passengers in England are bracing for an inflation-busting fare rise of up to 4.9% next year, adding hundreds of pounds to annual season tickets amidst a deepening cost of living crisis.
E-Bikes: A Green Alternative to Cars in Australia
With the right regulations, e-bikes could revolutionise urban transport in Australia, offering a sustainable alternative to cars for millions.
Londoners rage at Khan's Tube 'gravy train'
Frustrated commuters face yet another blow as Mayor Sadiq Khan's controversial transport policies drive up costs while services falter.
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