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Lisbon Funicular Derailment Injures Multiple

A Lisbon funicular train has derailed and overturned, leaving multiple people injured in a major incident on the Portuguese capital's iconic tram network. Emergency services rushed to the scene.

Lisbon Tram Crash: 16 Dead as City Demands Answers

Lisbon is in mourning after a devastating tram crash kills 16 and injures dozens. As anger mounts, residents demand answers and accountability for one of the city's worst transport disasters.

Lisbon Funicular Crash: Multiple Fatalities Confirmed

A funicular carriage in Lisbon's Bica neighbourhood has derailed, resulting in a devastating crash with multiple fatalities and injuries. Emergency services are on the scene as authorities launch an urgent investigation into the cause of the tragedy.

London Tube strikes cause week of travel chaos and £230m hit

London faces a week of transport paralysis as militant union strikes bring the Tube network to a standstill. The RMT's demand for a 32-hour work week without loss of pay could cost the capital's economy £230 million in massive travel disruption.

Lisbon's Historic Elevador da Glória Funicular Railway

Discover the iconic Elevador da Glória, one of Lisbon's beloved funicular railways. Explore its fascinating history, how it works, and why it remains a vital part of the city's transport and tourist landscape.

Lisbon's Historic Gloria Funicular Fights for Survival

The iconic Gloria Funicular, a beloved 19th-century lift in Lisbon, is at the centre of a passionate preservation battle. Locals and tourists rally to save this vital piece of the city's heritage from potential closure.

Lisbon Funicular Crash Leaves Multiple Dead

A popular Lisbon funicular railway has derailed, resulting in a catastrophic crash with multiple fatalities and serious injuries. Emergency services are on the scene as a major investigation is launched.

Sydney Train Chaos: T4 Line Halts for Urgent Repairs

Commuters on Sydney's T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra line face major disruptions and lengthy delays after urgent track repairs between Martin Place and Edgecliff brought services to a standstill during the evening rush.

Founding Father's Historic Boston Home Hits Market

A piece of American history is for sale. The meticulously preserved Boston home of Founding Father Rufus King, a signatory of the US Constitution, is on the market for $6.5 million. Discover its revolutionary secrets.

London Tube Strikes September 2024: Full Disruption Details

Major London Underground strikes scheduled for September 2024 will cause severe disruption across Tube lines. Here's everything you need to know about dates, alternative transport options and how to navigate the capital during industrial action.

Random Knife Attack on London Tube Leaves Two Injured

Shocking random knife attack unfolds on London's Central Line as assailant stabs passenger and assaults woman before being tasered by British Transport Police. Full details of the harrowing incident emerge.

London Tops UK Chart for Cycling Commutes

New data reveals London leads the UK in cycling to work, with a 7% surge in bike commutes. Discover the boroughs driving this green transport boom and the government's active travel strategy.

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

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.

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.

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.

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