Category : Transport


World's tallest bridge: £345m, higher than Eiffel Tower

The Millau Viaduct in France, designed by British architect Norman Foster, stands 343m tall—higher than the Eiffel Tower—and cost £345 million to build. It features a curved road to prevent driver floating sensation.

World's Longest Road Tunnel: Norway's £75M Marvel

The Laerdal Tunnel in Norway, the world's longest road tunnel at 24.5 km, cost £75 million to build. Its innovative design combats driver fatigue with blue and yellow lighting and an air treatment plant.

Train cancellations across Wales due to severe heatwave

Transport for Wales cancels services on major routes including Newport-Ebbw Vale, Wolverhampton-Birmingham, and Machynlleth-Aberystwyth due to extreme heat reducing train availability and affecting air conditioning systems.

Stratford Fire Disrupts London Train Services

A fire near Stratford station has shut one of London's busiest stations, with disruption expected until Monday. 1,400 passengers evacuated, services affected on Elizabeth Line, Greater Anglia, and London Overground.

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