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Deutsche Bahn IT Hiccup Halts Trains Nationwide

Germany's national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, experienced a nationwide standstill late on Tuesday due to an IT hitch during maintenance work. The disruption affected long-distance and regional trains as well as some local transport networks across Europe's largest economy. The outage was caused b

Jun 24, 7:34 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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London Tube Drivers Strike Tuesday, Thursday

London Underground train drivers will stage two 24-hour strikes on Tuesday and Thursday, causing widespread travel disruptions across the city. The RMT union announced the walkouts after Transport for London (TfL) failed to address concerns over proposed changes to working hours, including a four-da

Jun 1, 4:02 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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HS2 Costs Soar to £102Bn; Delays Extend to 2039

On May 20, 2024, UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced significant delays and cost increases for the HS2 high-speed rail project. The revised budget ranges from £87.7 billion to £102.7 billion in 2025 prices, with trains not expected to run until between May 2036 and October 2039—up to si

May 19, 10:52 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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LIRR Strike Ends After Tentative Deal Reached

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike ended after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and unions reached a tentative agreement on Monday, according to CBS News. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that phased LIRR service would resume beginning Tuesday at noon, marking an end to the h

May 16, 3:06 AM ET·2 min read

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Duffy Seeks $10B for Air Traffic Control Upgrades

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to modernize America's aging air traffic control system and reduce systemic flight disruptions, according to multiple reports. The funding will focus on developing new software to manage airspace more efficiently. Last yea

Apr 22, 9:07 AM ET·1 min read

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London Underground Faces Disruption from Two 24-Hour Strikes

The London Underground network is facing significant disruption due to two consecutive 24-hour strikes by drivers represented by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union. The first strike begins at midday on Tuesday, followed by another starting at midday on Thursday. According to BBC, this acti

Apr 21, 1:43 AM ET·2 min read

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HS2 Top Speed May Be Cut to Save Costs

The UK government is considering reducing HS2's top speed from its planned 360kph to either 320kph or 300kph as part of a cost-cutting drive, according to multiple reports. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander ordered HS2 bosses to review the potential savings and timeline impacts of this change, wit

Mar 23, 8:46 PM ET·2 min read

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Deutsche Bahn IT Hiccup Halts Trains Nationwide

London Tube Drivers Strike Tuesday, Thursday

HS2 Costs Soar to £102Bn; Delays Extend to 2039

LIRR Strike Ends After Tentative Deal Reached

Duffy Seeks $10B for Air Traffic Control Upgrades

London Underground Faces Disruption from Two 24-Hour Strikes

HS2 Top Speed May Be Cut to Save Costs

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Deutsche Bahn IT Hiccup Halts Trains Nationwide

London Tube Drivers Strike Tuesday, Thursday

HS2 Costs Soar to £102Bn; Delays Extend to 2039

LIRR Strike Ends After Tentative Deal Reached

Duffy Seeks $10B for Air Traffic Control Upgrades

London Underground Faces Disruption from Two 24-Hour Strikes

HS2 Top Speed May Be Cut to Save Costs

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