HS2 West Coast Link Delayed 4 Years to 2034
HS2 West Coast Link delayed by 4 years to 2034, with costs soaring to nearly £1bn per mile. Residents report mixed impacts from the world's most expensive railway.
Category : Transport
2026 World Cup: Some US Host Cities Offer Affordable Options for Fans
Some US host cities for the 2026 World Cup are offering affordable transport and free fan fests, bucking the trend of high prices.
Ryanair Flight Made Emergency Landing With Only Minutes of Fuel Left
Ryanair flight FR3418 made an emergency landing with only 5-6 minutes of fuel left after being diverted to Manchester Airport due to storm conditions.
Global IT Outage Causes Chaos at UK Airports
Global IT outage disrupts UK airports, causing delays and manual check-ins at Gatwick, Stansted, Manchester, Edinburgh, and Luton.
London Commuter Chaos: Major Signal Failure Sparks Travel Meltdown
Faulty signalling in Streatham causes major disruption at London Victoria, with delays up to 60 minutes affecting Southern, Gatwick Express, and Thameslink services.
Study Finds Fifth of Children Dream of Becoming Train Drivers
Study finds one in five children dream of becoming train drivers; TPE launches free activity book for kids.
Ford Focus Tops UK Scrapped Cars List for Eighth Year
Ford Focus tops UK scrapped cars list for eighth year, with Vauxhall Astra and Corsa following. Data shows early 2000s models reaching end of life.
Major Fire Near Hackney Central Causes Severe Train Disruption
A fire near Hackney Central station caused severe delays on the Mildmay Line; no injuries reported.
Minehead bus crash victim died from head injuries, inquest hears
Oliver Price, 10, died from head injuries in a coach crash on a school trip to Exmoor Zoo. Inquest opened.
Devon Speed Cameras Catch 3,200 Drivers in 15 Days
New speed cameras in Devon and Cornwall catch 3,200 speeding drivers in 15 days, with one detecting a driver at 73mph in a 30mph zone.
Stansted Airport Raises Drop-Off Fees to £10
Stansted Airport raises drop-off fees to £10, joining Gatwick as one of the most expensive in the UK, amid rising operational costs.
Person Hit by Train Causes Major Rail Disruption at Waterloo
Person hit by train between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction causes major rail disruption with delays, cancellations, and service suspensions.
US Grounds Boeing 737 Max 9 Fleet After Alaska Airlines Incident
FAA grounds 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 planes after Alaska Airlines mid-air panel blowout; no injuries reported.
Pilots Warned of LaGuardia Safety Risks Months Before Fatal Runway Crash
Pilots filed safety warnings about LaGuardia months before a fatal runway crash killed two and injured 41, with reports highlighting controller errors and system strain.
M25 Shutdown After Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Heathrow
M25 closed after multi-vehicle crash near Heathrow; air ambulance lands, delays of 60 minutes. Injury not serious.
Heathrow Emergency Cockpit Smoke Forces BA Flight Return
British Airways flight BA422 from Heathrow to Valencia evacuated after smoke filled cabin; 175 passengers evacuated via slides, three taken to hospital.
BBC Half Man Filming Locations: Glasgow and Greenock
BBC Half Man filming locations include Glasgow and Greenock; drama premieres April 28 on BBC One.
Chiltern Railways Reintroduces First Class After Decade-Long Absence
Chiltern Railways reintroduces first-class seating after 10 years, with new trains and extra capacity, but no complimentary catering.
London City Airport Reopens After WWII Bomb Safely Removed
London City Airport reopens Tuesday after WWII bomb found in Thames safely removed by Royal Navy and police.
Drivers Warned of £100 Fine for Ignoring Confusing Road Signs
Drivers risk £100 fine and three points for ignoring confusing road signs. Instarmac reveals meanings behind little-known signs like clearway and zone end markers.
LaGuardia Runway Reopens After Fatal Crash
LaGuardia Airport runway reopens after fatal collision between Air Canada jet and fire truck killed two pilots.
Jet2 Launches First Gatwick Flights with 29 Destinations
Jet2 launches first Gatwick flights to 29 destinations, starting with Tenerife. Concerns over overtourism in the Canary Islands highlighted.
Manchester Airport Strike Causes Travel Chaos
Manchester Airport strike causes travel chaos for summer holidaymakers as staff walk out over pay disputes.
Voyageurs National Park: A Quiet Alternative to Crowded US Parks
Discover uncrowded US national parks like Voyageurs, Dry Tortugas, and Utah's slot canyons, offering solitude and stunning landscapes.
Las Vegas High-Speed Rail Costs Hit $12bn
High-speed rail project linking Las Vegas to LA costs $12bn, receives $3bn federal aid. Completion targeted before 2028 Olympics.
Leaked Contract Reveals Council's Illegal Parking Fine Quotas
Leaked contract shows Kensington and Chelsea Council set illegal parking ticket quotas of 306,000 per year, despite government ban.
Volvo EX30 Cargo: First Van Model Launches for UK Fleets
Volvo launches its first van, the EX30 Cargo, an electric car-derived van for UK fleets with up to 1,000 litres load capacity and 300-mile range.
New 807-mile train journey through Europe launches this month
A new 807-mile direct train service connecting Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic launches June 25, with tickets from €10 and an 18.5-hour journey.
Two Killed as Private Jet Crashes on Florida Highway
Two dead after small private jet crash-lands on Florida interstate, hitting vehicles and killing two. Three survivors.
Inverness Airport Shuts Suddenly, Stranding Passengers
Inverness Airport closed unexpectedly due to an ongoing incident, leaving passengers stranded and all flights cancelled. Travelers urged to contact airlines.
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