UK Electric Car Sales Surge but Iran War Inflation Could Temper Growth
UK electric car sales hit 2 million in April, but Iran war inflation and energy prices may slow future growth, warns SMMT.
Category : Transport
High-speed train crash in France kills driver, injures dozens
High-speed train hits military truck near Calais, driver killed, dozens injured. SNCF confirms traffic halted between Bethune and Lens.
Giant Machines To Dig New Hudson River Rail Tunnel
Giant tunnel-boring machines will dig a new $16bn rail tunnel under the Hudson River, easing a bottleneck on the busiest US passenger rail corridor.
Spain’s Rail Safety Under Spotlight After Second Deadly Crash in Three Days
Spain's rail safety questioned after two deadly crashes in three days, with a trainee driver killed near Barcelona and 43 dead in a high-speed collision.
Smartlynx Airlines Collapses After 33 Years, All Flights Cancelled
Smartlynx Airlines, a Latvia-based wet-lease carrier, has entered administration after 33 years, cancelling all flights with £206m debt.
M5 Chaos: Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up Causes Severe Delays
Multi-vehicle crash on M5 in Somerset causes severe delays northbound; two incidents between J15-J14 and J24-J23, delays up to 45 minutes.
EU Border Checks Suspended at Dover Amid Bank Holiday Queues
French authorities suspend EU border checks at Dover as holidaymakers face long queues amid a hot bank holiday weekend.
M20 Reopens After Multi-Vehicle Crash in Kent
M20 reopens after multi-vehicle crash in Kent; three injured, van overturned, road closed between J8 and J9.
World’s Longest Commercial Flight Lands in Buenos Aires After 29 Hours
China Eastern Airlines completes world’s longest commercial flight from Shanghai to Buenos Aires, lasting 29 hours and covering 12,400 miles.
Banana Cargo Spill: UK Public Warned to Stay Away as Fruit Washes Up on West Sussex Beaches
Bananas from fallen ship containers wash up on West Sussex beaches; public warned to stay away for safety and cleanup.
Radar Mast Pierces 777 in Turkey, All Evacuated
A Boeing 777 collided with a radar mast at Antalya Airport, Turkey, after landing. The pole penetrated the cabin, deploying oxygen masks. All 267 evacuated safely.
Aldi Unveils 2026 UK Expansion Plans with Full List of New Store Locations
Aldi announces 2026 UK expansion with new store locations, inviting public suggestions for sites as part of £370m investment.
M25 Reopens After Serious Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Heathrow
M25 closed after multi-vehicle crash near Heathrow; air ambulance attends, injury not serious, motorway reopens.
Man Dies in Motorbike Crash Near Heathrow, Road Closed for Hours
A man in his 40s died in a motorbike crash near Heathrow Terminal 4 on Wednesday, closing Southern Perimeter Road for over six hours.
Cambodia Garment Workers Die In Two Crashes 14 Killed
Two separate traffic accidents in Cambodia killed 14 garment factory workers and injured 93 others, mostly women.
Euston's 1960s Departures Board Moves to Margate
Euston station's old departure board now lives in a Margate warehouse, still showing live train updates as part of a private railway museum.
Plans Unveiled for 25,000-Seat 'London Colosseum' Arena in Stratford
Plans for a 25,000-seat indoor arena in Stratford's Olympic Park, potentially the UK's largest, boosting London's sporting status.
BA Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Heathrow as Flames Seen from Engine
Heathrow runways closed after BA plane emergency landing; flames seen from engine, all passengers evacuated safely.
Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest: TV Channel, Live Stream and Kick-Off Time
How to watch Sunderland vs Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Friday 24 April 2026, including TV channel, live stream and kick-off time.
EasyJet Flight Seconds from Crashing into Lake Geneva
EasyJet flight from Edinburgh nearly crashed into Lake Geneva after descending to 750ft, seconds from disaster.
Tesco Easter 2026 Opening Times: Key Changes and Pay Rise Details
Tesco Easter 2026 opening times vary by store type and region. Pay rise to £13.28 per hour announced for workers.
TUI Issues Hand Luggage Alert Over Common Toiletries Items
TUI warns passengers that electric shavers and similar items with lithium batteries must go in hand luggage, not hold baggage.
Qantas Delays Project Sunrise Nonstop London-Sydney Flights to Late 2027
Qantas delays nonstop London-Sydney flights to late 2027, using A350-1000s with 238 seats. Fares expected to be higher than connecting services.
UK eases airline slot rules amid jet fuel shortage fears
UK eases slot penalties for airlines cancelling flights due to jet fuel shortages; government says no need to change travel plans.
Trainline Reveals Busiest And Quietest Christmas Rail Travel Days
Trainline reveals busiest (21 Dec) and quietest (24 Dec) Christmas rail travel days, plus engineering works affecting services.
Summer Flight Disruption Warning As Ministers Ease Slot Rules
UK airlines to cancel summer flights under slot amnesty to avoid last-minute disruption, amid staff shortages and strikes.
Japan unveils hypersonic jet 2.5 times faster than Concorde
Japan's JAXA successfully tests hypersonic jet at Mach 5, potentially cutting Tokyo-US flight time to two hours.
London Waterloo Delays After Smoke on Tracks
Smoke on tracks near Vauxhall caused delays at London Waterloo on Tuesday, with disruption expected until 11am amid record May temperatures.
Ryanair Tightens Bag Drop And Check In Deadlines
Ryanair extends bag drop and check-in deadline to 60 minutes before departure from 10 November to reduce missed flights due to queues.
Jet2 Urges Passengers to Check Flight Details Amid Changes
Jet2 advises passengers to check emails and flight details regularly as changes may occur for operational reasons.
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