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Why take the plane? New independent research reveals that train travel gives you more time to use, is quicker and cheaper than flying
16+ min ago (347+ words) On the London–Edinburgh route, for example, a rail passenger pays an average of £64, while the true cost of the equivalent flight, once transfers and extras are added, comes to around £202 – almost three times as much. However, despite these savings,…...
Alstom S.A.: Alstom and its partners reach financial close for Israel’s Haifa-Nazareth light rail project
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (432+ words) Alstom and its partners reach financial close for Israel’sHaifa-Nazareth light rail project Awarded in 2024 by Trans Israel, the project will deliver a 41-kilometre light rail line connecting Haifa, Nazareth and surrounding communities through 20 stations. Expected to serve approximately 100,000 passengers daily,…...
New Eurostar stop in Antwerp in one direction only
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (449+ words) From 14 December, Eurostar high-speed trains travelling from London to Amsterdam will also stop at Antwerp Central station. However, the service will operate in one direction only, as the Belgian station lacks the facilities required for the border and security checks…...
IRCTC credit cards: A look at travel benefits for frequent train passengers
2+ hour, 8+ min ago (148+ words) CNBC TV18 For frequent railway travellers, booking a train ticket can come with additional benefits. IRCTC, in partnership with banks and card issuers, offers co-branded credit cards that allow users to earn reward points on railway bookings and redeem them for…...
Plans for East Cleveland passenger line may cost up to £329m
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (634+ words) Tees Valley CA is looking into whether the new line is feasible Bringing passenger rail services back to a freight line could cost up to £329m, a report suggests. The East Cleveland Rail Line - which runs between Saltburn and Boulby via…...
ABC Transport Unveils 2026 Luxury Coaches, Begins Group-Wide Fleet Renewal Programme
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (394+ words) ABC Transport Plc has launched a comprehensive Group-wide Fleet Renewal Programme with the arrival of the first batch of its brand-new 2026-model luxury coaches, marking a major investment in passenger safety, operational efficiency and customer experience. The company said the…...
La Mata Residents Call for Noise Barriers Along the N-332
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (642+ words) Residents’ association urges Torrevieja Council to lead calls for government action to reduce traffic noise near homes and the local health centre Residents in La Mata are calling for acoustic barriers to be installed along the N-332 to reduce traffic…...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 2-8 includes Michelle Yeoh and Charli xcx
3+ hour, 25+ min ago (602+ words) Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug....
First look inside Sydney’s new airport metro trains shows what sets them apart
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (810+ words) July 28, 2026 — 3:01pm Stepping inside, the first thing you notice about the metro trains built for a $12 billion-plus rail line to Sydney’s new international airport is the greater amount of space and different seating types. Compared to the city’s other driverless metro…...
KAI completes delivery of 54 locomotives to boost South Sumatra coal logistics
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (111+ words) Petromindo KAI completes delivery of 54 locomotives to boost South Sumatra coal logistics Tuesday, July 28 2026 - 09:02 AM WIB PLN says nearly all of 152 mln-tonne coal requirement for 2026 has been contracted Semen Indonesia seeks 3 mln tons of coal for Aug-Dec supply Danantara says…...