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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.

London Cycling Safety Crisis Investigation

An exclusive investigation into London's most dangerous cycling hotspots reveals alarming patterns of behaviour that are putting pedestrians' safety in jeopardy across the capital.

HS2 Chiltern tunnel breakthrough completes 10-mile bore

In a landmark moment for Britain's transport infrastructure, HS2's giant tunnelling machine 'Florence' has completed its 10-mile journey beneath the Chiltern Hills, marking a critical milestone for the high-speed rail project connecting London and Birming

LA-Vegas high-speed rail costs hit £10bn

The ambitious Brightline West high-speed rail project connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas faces soaring costs, with estimates now reaching up to $12 billion amid construction delays and economic pressures.

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cutting-edge drone technology and AI to detect dangerous overhead obstructions, from bird nests to beehives, replacing outdated manual inspections and preventing widespread delays.

Melbourne Metro Tunnel: Big Switch Date Revealed

Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel project enters its final phase with the 'Big Switch' approaching. Discover when new train services will begin and how this £12.7bn project will revolutionise city transport.

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.

Britain's Pothole Crisis: The Shocking Truth

Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's reactive approach to road maintenance is costing taxpayers billions while creating dangerous pothole-ridden streets across the UK.

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.

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.

Gatwick Expansion: A Saga of Planning Paralysis

After years of bureaucratic delays and political wrangling, Gatwick Airport's crucial second runway project finally gets the green light. We examine why it shouldn't have been this difficult.

Government rejects £2.2bn Gatwick Airport rail link

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has rejected a £2.2 billion proposal to upgrade Gatwick Airport's rail connection, dealing a blow to the airport's expansion ambitions and highlighting tensions between government infrastructure priorities.

Gatwick's French Owner Plots £6bn London Transport Takeover

Exclusive: The French conglomerate that owns Gatwick Airport is exploring a monumental £6 billion takeover bid for a major London transport hub, sparking a potential political firestorm over foreign ownership of critical UK infrastructure.

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