World's Longest Underwater Tunnel Being Built in Norway
Norway is constructing the world's longest and deepest underwater road tunnel, the Rogfast, set to slash travel times and open in 2033. Discover the engineering marvel.
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Melbourne Metro Tunnel Opens, Sparks Travel Debate
The opening of Melbourne's Metro Tunnel is celebrated, but a letter argues metros must serve all travellers, not just commuters, for truly sustainable cities. Read the call for a broader vision.
Ghostly Greenwich Foot Tunnel: London's Haunted Walkway
Explore the eerie history of London's Greenwich Foot Tunnel, a century-old passage under the Thames where ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena are frequently reported. Discover the chilling stories.
Melbourne's £11bn Metro Tunnel Opens to Public
Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel has officially opened, adding five new stations and a crucial cross-city rail link. Discover how this £11bn project aims to reshape the city's future.
Christmas rail shutdown: 32 days of works hit travellers
UK faces unprecedented Christmas rail chaos as 32 days of engineering works disrupt main lines. 15 million passengers affected with journey times trebling. Plan ahead now.
Europe's 2040 Vision: 2-Hour High-Speed Rail Network
A groundbreaking EU study reveals plans for a continent-wide high-speed rail network that could slash journey times between major European cities to under two hours by 2040.
Major fire near Blackwall Tunnel sends smoke across London
Dramatic scenes unfolded in East London as a significant fire erupted near the Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel construction site, triggering major emergency response and travel disruption.
Major Rail Disruption After Power Failure Halts London Routes
Commuters face travel nightmare as power supply failure between East Croydon and London Victoria causes widespread cancellations and severe delays across Southern rail network during Thursday rush hour.
Rail Safety Crisis: Urgent Reforms After Investigation
A damning investigation into Britain's railway network exposes critical safety gaps, prompting urgent calls for regulatory overhaul and infrastructure investment to protect passengers and staff.
Cumbria train derailment: Major emergency response
A major emergency operation is underway in Cumbria after a train derailment near Carlisle. Multiple emergency services are responding to the incident with early reports suggesting significant damage.
Festive rail chaos: 3 weeks of disruption ahead
Major engineering works between London Paddington and Reading will cause severe disruption for passengers throughout December, with rail replacement services and extended journey times expected during the critical festive period.
Virgin Trains eyes Channel Tunnel return in rail comeback
Richard Branson's Virgin Trains could make a dramatic return to UK railways with plans to operate services through the Channel Tunnel, challenging Eurostar's long-standing monopoly on cross-channel rail travel.
Virgin's Eurostar Challenge: The Untold Channel Tunnel Bid
Exclusive look at how Virgin Trains nearly revolutionised cross-Channel travel with ambitious plans to compete directly with Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel.
Virgin confirms high-speed rail rival to Eurostar
Virgin Group announces revolutionary high-speed rail service connecting London to European cities, promising faster journeys and lower fares in direct competition with Eurostar.
Virgin's Channel Tunnel Bid Challenges Eurostar Monopoly
Richard Branson's Virgin Group launches ambitious bid to operate cross-Channel train services, potentially breaking Eurostar's monopoly and creating new London-Paris travel options.
Virgin bids to operate Channel Tunnel services
Richard Branson's Virgin Group launches ambitious bid to operate Channel Tunnel services, challenging Eurostar's monopoly and promising enhanced London-to-Europe rail travel with competitive pricing and Virgin's signature customer experience.
Virgin Trains' Channel Tunnel bid rejected by regulators
The Office of Rail and Road rejects Virgin Trains' application to operate services through the Channel Tunnel, dealing a significant setback to Richard Branson's rail ambitions between London and European destinations.
Why Britain's railways reject double-decker trains
Discover the hidden infrastructure challenges preventing double-decker trains from revolutionizing UK rail travel, despite their success across Europe.
Sydney transport chaos as new timetable sparks major delays
Sydney commuters face major disruptions as a new transport timetable takes effect, causing widespread delays and triggering industrial action threats from rail unions over staffing concerns.
Eurostar's Double-Decker Trains Transform London-Paris Travel
Eurostar announces revolutionary double-decker trains for Channel Tunnel routes, promising increased capacity and enhanced passenger experience on London-Paris and London-Amsterdam services from 2026.
HS2 West Coast link delayed 4 years to 2034
The crucial connection between HS2 and the West Coast Mainline faces a four-year delay, pushing completion to 2034 and adding £1.2bn to costs, dealing another major blow to Britain's flagship rail project.
Eurostar's Double-Decker Trains Transform London-Paris Route
Discover how Eurostar's new high-capacity double-decker trains will revolutionise cross-Channel travel with increased seating and enhanced passenger experience from 2026.
Eurostar's Double-Decker Trains to Transform Cross-Channel Travel
Eurostar announces revolutionary double-decker trains that will dramatically increase passenger capacity and transform the London-Paris travel experience from 2030.
Luxury Orient-Express adds London-Paris route for 2026
Belmond's legendary luxury train announces spectacular new London to Paris service via Channel Tunnel, featuring restored 1920s carriages and unparalleled opulence.
Jamie Oliver brands Avanti West Coast train food 'so bad'
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver delivers brutal verdict on Avanti West Coast's catering, calling train food 'so bad' and highlighting ongoing service issues on key rail route.
Lumo passenger in pain 18 months after coffee cup hit
A passenger on a Lumo train service continues to suffer debilitating pain 18 months after being struck by a flying coffee cup during emergency braking, raising serious questions about rail safety protocols.
Channel Tunnel security pushes migrants to boats
Exclusive investigation reveals how increased security at the Channel Tunnel has pushed migrants toward dangerous small boat crossings, with crossings surging by 42% despite government crackdowns.
Rail workers secure four-day week in landmark RMT deal
In a groundbreaking agreement that could transform Britain's railway industry, Network Rail workers have secured a four-day working week without loss of pay alongside substantial salary increases following negotiations with the RMT union.
Putin's secret tunnel plan connecting Russia to US revealed
Vladimir Putin reveals startling proposal for transatlantic tunnel to United States during Moscow forum, raising eyebrows among international relations experts
Great British Railways plan scrapped by government
Plans to create Great British Railways have been officially abandoned after years of delays and political uncertainty, dealing a blow to rail reform efforts across Britain.
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