Category : Transport


Manchester Piccadilly Shuts for £7.9m Rail Upgrade

Manchester Piccadilly, the UK's second-busiest station outside London, closes for nine days for a £7.9 million track and signalling modernisation project, with limited services and rail replacement buses in operation.

Swiss Train Derailed by Avalanche, Injuries Reported

A train in Switzerland derailed after being hit by an avalanche near the Swiss Alps, causing five injuries. All 29 passengers were evacuated safely, with one hospitalized and four treated on-site. The line from Spiez is closed, and La Fouly village is bei

London Bus Fire Forces Passengers to Flee Blazing Vehicle

A double-decker bus in north-west London burst into flames during a journey, forcing passengers to evacuate rapidly. Two fire engines were dispatched to extinguish the blaze, with shocking footage capturing the dramatic incident.

Swiss Train Derailed by Avalanche, Multiple Injuries

A train carrying around 80 passengers derailed near Goppenstein in Switzerland after an avalanche struck, causing multiple injuries and prompting a large-scale rescue operation with helicopters and ambulances.

UK Postcodes Lagging in Electric Vehicle Adoption

Analysis reveals ten UK postcode areas, particularly in Scotland and south-west England, show low interest in electric vehicles due to rural challenges, risking a two-speed transition to 2030.

Toy Guns Banned on European Airlines for Security Reasons

Major European airlines including TUI, Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 strictly prohibit toy guns and replica weapons in both carry-on and checked baggage due to security risks, with incidents of children's toys being confiscated at airports.

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