Category : Transport


£113k Funding for Collapsed Moray Bridge Announced

The Scottish Government has pledged £113,000 to address the collapse of the historic Spey Viaduct in Moray, funding assessments and alternative routes while a long-term solution is developed.

Barcelona Train Crash Kills Driver, Injures Dozens

A commuter train near Barcelona collided with a collapsed retaining wall, resulting in the driver's death and injuries to 37 people, four seriously. This incident follows a deadly high-speed train crash in Andalucía just days earlier.

Spain Rail Network Scrutiny After Second Fatal Crash

A train derailment near Barcelona kills a trainee driver and injures 41, occurring just days after a high-speed train collision claimed 43 lives, prompting union strikes and political pressure.

BA Stewardess Sues Airline Over Turbulence Injury

A British Airways stewardess is suing the airline for £72,500 after severe turbulence threw her into the air, fracturing her knee and dislocating her shoulder on a Mumbai-bound flight.

Panic Attacks on World's Longest Water Bridge

The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Louisiana is the world's longest continuous bridge over water, stretching 24 miles and causing panic attacks among drivers who feel like they're driving to the end of the world.

Mystery Car Button Identity Revealed by Social Media

A learner driver was left confused by a strange button in her new car's footwell, turning to Reddit for answers. The online community quickly identified it as a traction control or ESP deactivation switch.

United Airlines Plane Loses Wheel in Orlando Hard Landing

A United Airlines flight experienced a dramatic hard landing at Orlando International Airport, resulting in the detachment of a front wheel. No injuries were reported as passengers were safely transported to the terminal.

Driving Test Cheating Soars with Bluetooth Headsets

New DVSA figures reveal a 47% annual increase in driving test cheating, with over 1,100 cases involving Bluetooth earpieces. Experts warn unqualified drivers pose serious road safety risks.

Lufthansa Bans In-Flight Power Bank Charging

Lufthansa becomes first European airline to prohibit charging devices with power banks during flights following multiple fire incidents, with new strict storage rules implemented.

Heathrow Car Fire Extinguished, No Injuries Reported

A vehicle fire at Heathrow Airport's Terminal 5 Departures forecourt sparked chaos this morning, with large flames and black smoke visible. The blaze was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported, with the airport now operating normally.

Second Deadly Train Crash in Spain Near Barcelona

A commuter train derailed near Barcelona after a wall collapse, killing the driver and injuring 37. This follows Sunday's high-speed crash that killed 42, raising serious safety concerns about Spain's rail infrastructure.

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