How Travel Fraud Is Costing UK Holidaymakers Millions
Holidaymakers across the UK are losing millions of pounds to increasingly sophisticated travel scams that exploit online booking habits and last minute deals.
Oliver Lukas
I am writing observational travel analysis focused on how travel works beyond the surface.
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Two Bids Filed for Zagreb–Rijeka Rail Consultancy Job
Two consortia have submitted bids to support Croatia’s flagship Zagreb–Rijeka lowland railway project, a key link on the EU’s Mediterranean freight corridor.
Maintenance Train Fire at Astor Place Injures 14
A subway maintenance train caught fire at Astor Place in Manhattan, injuring 14 people and disrupting early-morning 4 and 6 service on the Lexington Avenue Line.
ÖBB plans double-tracking of St. Pölten–Herzogenburg rail line
Austria’s ÖBB is advancing plans to double-track the key St. Pölten–Herzogenburg line, targeting more capacity, reliability and regional connectivity north of the Western Railway.
U.S. Moves to Ease Key Barrier to High-Speed Trains
A new federal proposal targeting long-standing technical rules could open the door for more true high-speed trains on American tracks, experts suggest.
Work begins on second Zürich–Winterthur rail route
Switzerland’s busiest rail corridor enters a new phase as preparatory works begin on a second route between Zürich and Winterthur via the new Brüttenertunnel.
New Belgium–Romania rail corridor boosts EU freight links
A newly launched intermodal rail corridor between Belgium and Romania is reshaping freight flows across Europe, promising faster transit times, lower emissions and stronger TEN-T connectivity.
Brig–Disentis railway marks 100 years on Glacier Express route
Switzerland’s Brig–Disentis mountain railway, the central link of the Glacier Express route, marks its 100th anniversary with fresh attention on Alpine tourism and rail heritage.
Ukrzaliznytsia orders 92 new domestically built railcars
Ukrzaliznytsia has placed an order for 92 new passenger railcars manufactured in Ukraine, signaling a major boost for domestic industry and long‑distance rail travel.
Ukrzaliznytsia orders 92 domestically built passenger railcars
Ukrainian Railways has commissioned 92 new passenger railcars built in-country, signaling a strategic investment in domestic industry and postwar mobility resilience.
Zimbabwe clears path for €3 billion Harare light rail
Zimbabwe has approved a €3 billion light rail network for Harare, aiming to ease chronic congestion and reshape urban mobility ahead of major regional events.
Lawrence backs $1M fire station design, presses stormwater plan
Lawrence commissioners advanced a nearly $1 million design contract for a new fire station while pressing for clearer plans to fund long-term stormwater upgrades.
69-year-old woman dies after train hits car in Copiah County
A 69-year-old woman died in Copiah County after a train struck the car she was driving at a rural crossing, according to early local reports.
Substation Fire Triggers Sweeping Rail Timetable Changes
A substation fire has forced widespread timetable changes, with operators cutting frequencies, rerouting trains and warning passengers to check journeys before travel.
Marion County Search & Rescue Secures Base at Pedro Fire Station
Volunteer nonprofit Marion County Search & Rescue has established a permanent base at Pedro Fire Station, strengthening rural emergency response and training capacity in north-central Florida.