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Big airlines’ costs to surge €1.5bn in EU carbon plans
The European Union is considering expanding its emissions trading system to cover all outbound flights from the bloc, which could increase costs by over €1.5…
West Coast trains axed on busy routes
Avanti West Coast will cut about 38 weekday services from July 20 for six weeks on key routes between London, Birmingham, Liverpool, and Manchester to…
Ghost towns and trains to nowhere: how a flagship rail project became a farce
The HS2 high-speed rail project has been delayed until possibly 2033, with costs rising from an estimated £37.5 billion to around £100 billion amid considerations…
CAA wants Heathrow to open bidding for runway
The Civil Aviation Authority has proposed requiring Heathrow Airport to open the construction and operation of its third runway and new terminal to competitive bids,…
Eurostar Moves Closer to Direct London-Switzerland Rail Route
Eurostar has signed a partnership agreement with SNCF Voyageurs and SBB to develop a direct train service connecting London St Pancras with major Swiss cities.…
Les trajets en train Dublin-Belfast vont passer sous deux heures après rénovation à 700 M€
A €698 million upgrade to the rail line between Dublin and Belfast will introduce new Stadler trains and infrastructure improvements, cutting journey times to under…
Flight Cancellations Threaten May Half-Term Break
Airlines are facing potential flight cancellations during the May half-term due to jet fuel shortages linked to Middle East tensions and the closure of the…
New Finland-Sweden Rail Service to Reopen Border Train Travel
Finland is investing £1.65 million to reopen the Tornio–Haparanda rail line this summer, restoring passenger train service between Finland and Sweden for the first time…
Accidents fall as 7.8m hit road
More than 7.8 million public transport trips were made during the first three days of the Songkran holiday, with rail services accounting for the largest…