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Ghana’s newly imported train from Poland collides with lorry in test run: The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line ...
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Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/rail-spikes-hammered-bullet-train-being-built-from-sin-city-to-the-city-of-angels/
Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
- Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
- Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
- The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.
- The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
Pereira knocks out Hill to retain UFC light heavyweight title: Brazil's Alex Pereira pulled off a stunning first-round knockout victory over Jamahal Hill to ...
reuters.com/sports/pereira-knocks-out-hill-retain-ufc-light-heavyweight-title-2024-04-14/
Quick Glance: Alex Pereira Defends UFC Title with Impressive Victory
- Brazilian fighter Alex Pereira achieved a knockout victory in the first round over Jamahal Hill in an impressive fight to retain his UFC light heavyweight title.
- Zhang Weili secured the strawweight belt at UFC 300 with a win over Yan Xiaonan.
- In the lightweight fight, Max Holloway folded Justin Gaethje with a powerful right hook to win by knockout with only one second remaining on the clock.
- Pereira, who took over the belt in November, plans to fight on the upcoming UFC card in Brazil in May and stated that he sustained no damage against Hill.
Woman found fatally stabbed at L.A. subway's Universal City station: Police said the woman died after being stabbed in the throat. A suspect has been taken into ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-22/fatal-metro-stabbing-universal-city
Actor criticized: Central Council calls Hallervorden's Gaza video "questionable": Dieter Hallervorden publishes a poem on social media in which he criticizes ...
n-tv.de/leute/Zentralrat-nennt-Hallervordens-Gaza-Video-fragwuerdig-article24885536.html
Train cars catch fire while moving through Ontario: Local officials reported no injuries after five train cars were spotted ablaze heading towards a downtown ...
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68878299
A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities: With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting ...
startribune.com/a-climate-minded-newcomers-guide-to-riding-transit-in-the-twin-cities/600359050/
Private rooms coming to some of Japan’s bullet trains: Japan’s beloved Shinkansen trains are getting another upgrade – private rooms with doors in the upper ...
cnn.com/travel/private-rooms-japan-bullet-trains-intl-hnk/
Lee Chang-dong on the Power of Anger and Empathizing with Pain: This month, Metrograph is running “Novel Encounters: The Films of Lee Chang-dong ...
thefilmstage.com/lee-chang-dong-on-the-power-of-anger-and-empathizing-with-pain/
She was saving money to move back to Nicaragua. Then she was killed on a Metro train.
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-23/lonely-in-america-killed-by-a-stranger-on-the-subway
Train etiquette: Is it rude to move when another seat frees up?: Think of the traveller left behind, writes our Modern Guru.
smh.com.au/national/train-etiquette-is-it-rude-to-move-when-another-seat-frees-up-20240304-p5f9lr.html
From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line: Groundbreaking on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas ...
apnews.com/article/high-speed-train-vegas-los-angeles-brightline-595913ff2fa3d9001fb89bfab4e6c4d2
Eastside’s light rail wait is almost over with ‘Starter Line’: The April 27 "East Link Starter Line" will be more popular when the tracks stretch to ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/eastsides-light-rail-wait-is-almost-over-with-starter-line/
Justine Kurland’s Intimate New Book Captures Life on the Road With Her Son: As This Train is published by Mack, the photographer behind Girl Pictures talks about ...
anothermag.com/art-photography/15569/justine-kurland-this-train-mack-books-interview-girl-pictures
Train drivers at 16 rail companies to strike next month: The Aslef union claims drivers have not had a pay rise for five years.
news.sky.com/story/train-drivers-at-16-rail-companies-to-strike-next-month-13120734
US, Japan signal support for Texas high-speed rail plan: The governments of the United States and Japan signalled support for a plan to build the first ...
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Engineers in Oregon train dog robot to walk on Moon: The engineering team has a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68803774
Ngannou still superman – Adesanya: Former UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya has said that Francis Ngannou is still superman to him and Kamaru Usman
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Century-old LNER train wagon found in Belgium is rare first model: York-based LNER says the wagon, unearthed in Antwerp, was only briefly in service around 1930.
bbc.com/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-68781874
Biden, Kishida likely to discuss Texas bullet train project: President Joe Biden is seeking to revive interest in a plan to build the first high-speed rail in ...
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5.25-inch floppy disks expected to help run San Francisco trains until 2030: "We have a technical debt that stretches back many decades."
arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/5-25-inch-floppy-disks-expected-to-help-run-san-francisco-trains-until-2030/
BBC presenter reports racist abuse on London train: Mary Mandefield said a group of men were racist and misogynistic to passengers in south London.
bbc.com/news/uk-68860562
‘Adesanya upset by UFC 300 snub’: Israel Adesanya’s manager, Tim Simpson, has revealed that the former middleweight champion is disappointed to missed out on a ...
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Snake on a bullet train causes rare railway delay in Japan: Almost nothing stops Japan’s famous high-speed bullet trains from running exactly on time – but a ...
cnn.com/travel/snake-bullet-train-delay-japan/
Snake on a train delays Japanese bullet service: The 40cm serpent lurking on a train between Nagoya and Tokyo caused a 17-minute hold-up ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/snake-on-a-train-delays-japanese-bullet-service
Woman fatally stabbed on train in Los Angeles, suspect detained: Police: A motive for the attack was not clear.
abcnews.go.com/US/woman-fatally-stabbed-train-los-angeles-suspect-detained/story
‘Smooch cabins’ on German trains will allow passengers to ‘cuddle’: The new design also includes digital seat placeholders and scent buttons
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/german-trains-smooch-cabins-b2531311.html
Labour promises rail nationalisation within five years of coming to power: Party pledges to bring all passenger rail – but not rolling stock – into public ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/24/labour-promises-rail-nationalisation-within-five-years-of-coming-to-power
Hokkaido Shinkansen extension to be delayed beyond fiscal 2030: According to sources, tunnel construction for the section has proven challenging.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/25/japan/hokkaido-shinkansen-plan-delay/
Train goes up in flames while rolling through London, Ont. Here’s what we know | Globalnews.ca
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‘Super commuter' takes bus, train and plane to get to NYC job: Hairstylist Kaitlin Jorgensen works at a salon on Manhattan's Upper West Side ...
nbcnewyork.com/news/local/super-commuter-takes-bus-train-and-plane-to-get-to-nyc-job/5317111/
The first high-speed rail trains are closer to coming to California: The California High-Speed Rail Authority has signed off on two potential manufacturers and ...
sfchronicle.com/california/article/high-speed-rail-train-19398412.php
Left stranded and humiliated by Eurostar’s new wheelchair ‘policy’: In Paris staff readily help a wheelchair passenger to and from a train, but not in London
theguardian.com/money/2024/apr/08/left-stranded-and-humiliated-by-eurostars-new-wheelchair-policy
Woman didn't move bag off seat for 'demanding' man and people think she's right: Leaving bags on train seats is usually a no-no, but people have praised one ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/woman-refused-move-bag-train-32610153
‘This is England’ Man launches into racist tirade on packed train : Passengers on service said they were abused by group on train after men got on at London ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/train-racist-rant-london-bridge-police-b2531380.html
Train, bus services to be extended on eve of Labour Day: Train services on the North East Line and Downtown Line will be extended by about half an hour on April ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/train-bus-services-to-be-extended-on-eve-of-labour-day
Eight men charged by feds with robbing train cars carrying Corona and Modelo cases
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/eight-men-charged-feds-robbing-train-cars-carrying-corona-modelo-cases-rcna146712
Fortnight before freight trains can use bridge: It will be two weeks before Canterbury's Rangitata bridge is reopened to freight trains ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/fortnight-freight-trains-can-use-bridge
Tracking Alex Pereira's historic journey to becoming UFC 300 headliner: What Alex Pereira has accomplished in his first two years competing in the UFC is ...
sportsnet.ca/ufc/tracking-alex-pereiras-historic-journey-to-becoming-ufc-300-headliner/
Train drivers from 16 companies will stage fresh strikes in May, Aslef says: It is the latest walk out in the Aslef union's long-running pay dispute.
itv.com/news/2024-04-22/train-drivers-from-16-companies-will-stage-fresh-strikes-in-may
Driver saves dog almost run over in London: The video posted on TikTok shows the dog lost on the road in London as cars zoom past dangerously close to the pet.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/driver-saves-dog-almost-run-london-20647931/
Crazy headband uses brainwaves to make you a better athlete | Digital Trends: The Alphabeats headband combines your choice of music with an EEG brainwave readout ...
digitaltrends.com/mobile/alhpabeats-uses-music-and-brainwaves-to-make-you-a-better-athlete/
Train passenger erupts at 'entitled' mum who pinches seat for her child: A woman was branded 'entitled' after expecting fellow passengers to move out ...
mirror.co.uk/travel/news/train-passenger-erupts-entitled-mum-32618923
Rail services hit as train drivers walk out for third strike in four days: Members of Aslef walked out for the third strike in the past four days ...
itv.com/news/2024-04-08/rail-services-hit-as-train-drivers-walk-out-for-third-strike-in-four-days
Bespoke cancer vaccine targets tumours in landmark trial: Patient survival rate increases thanks to vaccine that uses mRNA technology found in Covid jab
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Quick Glance: Innovative Cancer Treatment Tested on Melanoma Patient
- A music teacher with melanoma is among the first to receive a new anti-cancer treatment that shows potential for curing the disease.
- The personalized mRNA cancer jab instructs the body's immune system to target and eliminate cancer cells, with promising results in reducing cancer recurrence.
- Conducted by University College London Hospitals, the trial aims to cure melanoma patients and explore its effectiveness in other cancer types.
- The therapy, tailored to each patient's tumor, marks a significant advancement in cancer treatment, with a global trial expanding to recruit 1,100 participants.
Norfolk Southern will pay $600 million to settle East Palestine derailment lawsuit
npr.org/2024/04/09/1243672883/norfolk-southern-settlement-east-palestine-derailment
Quick Glance: Ohio Train Accident: Norfolk Southern Agrees to $600M Settlement
- Following a severe train derailment in February 2023 in Eastern Ohio, Norfolk Southern has agreed to a settlement in a class-action lawsuit totaling $600 million.
- The settlement will encompass all class action claims within a 20-mile radius of the derailment and personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius.
- The agreement does not entail an acknowledgment of liability, misconduct, or fault.
- The settlement is anticipated to be submitted for preliminary approval to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio in April 2024, with potential payments commencing by the year's end.
Train trouble: Hamburg expert gives tips for refunds: Many trains were canceled during the strikes. But there are also frequent train cancellations due to the ...
abendblatt.de/hamburg/hamburg-mitte/article242174072/Zug-Aerger-Hamburger-Experte-gibt-Tipps-fuer-Rueckerstattung.html
No one will miss Avanti – Labour’s train plans make perfect sense: We care deeply about being able to travel by train, on time, in comfort and for a reasonable ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/no-one-will-miss-avanti-labours-train-plans-make-perfect-sense-3024070
Labour’s rail nationalisation plan will put our trains back on track: Ensuring the industry is run by railway managers rather than politicians is key to ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/labours-rail-nationalisation-plan-will-put-our-trains-back-on-track-3024206
Man grabbed by the throat on Elizabeth Line train: A man has been grabbed by the throat and pushed after he confronted someone taking pictures of women on the ...
bracknellnews.co.uk/news/24281594.man-grabbed-throat-elizabeth-line-train/
Japan bullet trains to offer luxe private rooms: NAGOYA, Japan -- Some of Japan's newest shinkansen bullet trains will be equipped with private rooms ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/Japan-bullet-trains-to-offer-luxe-private-rooms
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UAE to Oman by train in one hour - Hafeet Rail to slash travel time by 50 per cent
gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/uae-to-oman-by-train-in-one-hour---hafeet-rail-to-slash-travel-time-by-50-per-cent-1.1714054442693
Quick Glance: UAE-Oman railway project in implementation phase: CEO of Hafeet Rail
- Ahmed Al Musawa Al Hashemi, CEO of Hafeet Rail, confirmed that the railway project between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates has entered into the implementation phase today.
- He stated that several tangible steps have been taken, starting with the signing of the partnership agreement between stakeholders and the awarding of major contracts for the project to a UAE-Omani alliance comprising companies from both countries operating as one team.
- Al Hashemi emphasized that the project will bring numerous economic and social benefits. He highlighted that the railways are operated with high efficiency in terms of safety and environmental sustainability, being among the most sustainable means of transportation.
- He expressed his expectations that the UAE-Oman railway project will act as a catalyst for further cooperation in various economic and industrial sectors, with a direct impact on passenger movement between the two countries, further enhancing tourism and relationships between their peoples.
Penny Simkin, ‘Mother of the Doula Movement,’ Dies at 85: As a childbirth educator and maternal advocate, she promoted a profession that provides comfort to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/health/penny-simkin-dead.html
Londoners say the capital is the 'best city in the world': The capital is the "best city in the world" according to some Londoners - but others ...
yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/24270671.londoners-say-capital-best-city-world/
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Completion date of entire project depends on award of all tenders, says Indian Railways in RTI reply
financialexpress.com/business/railways-mumbai-ahmedabadnbspbullet-train-project-nbspcompletion-date-of-entire-project-depends-on-award-of-all-tenders-says-indian-railways-in-rti-reply-3467727/
TfL Piccadilly Line upgrades split opinion among Londoners: Londoners are split over TfL's announcement that the Piccadilly Line is set for major upgrades.
islingtongazette.co.uk/news/24275672.tfl-piccadilly-line-upgrades-split-opinion-among-londoners/
Assam: Thousands of voters stranded after six trains cancelled : Voting is underway for five seats in Assam – Diphu, Nagaon, Silchar, Karimganj and ...
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New to light rail? Here’s your starter kit for riding: New to light rail? Here's your starter kit for the Eastside line, with service hours, travel time ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/your-how-to-guide-for-the-new-eastside-light-rail-line/
Devin Haney's shock loss to Ryan Garcia sees Israel Adesanya lose BIG bet: Adesanya publicly backed reigning champion Haney prior to the mega-fight in Brooklyn ...
dailymail.co.uk/sport/boxing/article-13332947/Devin-Haneys-Ryan-Garcia-Israel-Adesanya-loses-BIG-bet.html
Quick Glance: Ryan Garcia Defeats Devin Haney: Round-by-round Fight Analysis
- Ryan Garcia knocked down Devin Haney three times and won their highly anticipated fight by majority decision at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
- Garcia, a significant underdog, stunned Haney with his signature left hook during the 12-round super lightweight bout.
- Garcia's remarkable victory followed months of erratic behavior and extravagant claims, such as summoning demons.
- Garcia's record improved to 25-1, while Haney's fell to 31-1.
Teddington station: Person dies after being hit by train: A person has died after being hit by a train near Teddington station.
yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/24274776.teddington-station-person-dies-hit-train/
Cause of New Street Station chaos revealed after passengers faced delays: Services resumed at around 8.15am after police officers led a man in a ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/cause-new-street-station-train-29049922
Court decision announced in Çorlu train accident with 25 deaths: Nine out of the 13 defendants on trial for the train accident in the Çorlu district of Tekirdağ ...
dailysabah.com/turkiye/court-decision-announced-in-corlu-train-accident-with-25-deaths/news
4 beautiful lakes you can easily reach from Vienna by public transport: Spring is here and summer is on its way. It is the perfect time of the year for visiting ...
thelocal.at/20240320/4-beautiful-lakes-you-can-easily-reach-from-vienna-by-public-transport
Police officer sent explicit messages to c2c train passengers: British Transport Police investigated after passengers were AirDropped the messages on the c2c ...
essexlive.news/news/essex-news/met-police-officer-airdropped-explicit-9246194
Memorial service held for 107 victims of 2005 fatal train derailment in Hyogo: West Japan Railway Co (JR West) officials, survivors and relatives of victims of a ...
japantoday.com/category/national/Memorial-service-held-for-107-victims-of-2005-fatal-train-derailment-in-Hyogo-Prefecture
Full steam ahead? Laying the tracks for night trains in Europe: Can we achieve the winning combo of efficient and comfortable travel that doesn’t cost the Earth? ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1008274/night-train-fever-what-lies-ahead-for-night-trains-in-europe
LNER to scrap daily route from Sunderland to London in 'bitter blow' for city: A Sunderland City Councillor has called for the Government to intervene after LNER ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/lner-scrap-daily-route-sunderland-29060598
Turkish Court gives verdict in fatal Çorlu train accident case after six years: After six years and 20 hearings, a Turkish court has delivered its verdict in the ...
duvarenglish.com/turkish-court-gives-verdict-in-fatal-corlu-train-accident-case-after-six-years-news-64258
Brightline Founder Wes Edens Eyes Private Rail Expansion to Texas, Seattle: A new era of fast passenger rail is poised to sweep across the US ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/brightline-founder-eyes-private-rail-expansion-to-texas-seattle
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Railway crossings under scrutiny amid train, vehicle crashes - Archipelago - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/04/24/railway-crossingsunderscrutiny-amidtrain-vehiclecrashes.html
First stretch of HS2 viaduct to bring high speed trains into Birmingham is up: Curzon Viaduct No.3 - the final approach to the terminus - will be around 300 ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/first-stretch-hs2-viaduct-bring-29058665
More than 70 tornadoes lash US, leaving thousands without power - News | Khaleej Times
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Jamahal Hill faces Khalil Rountree Jr in Conor McGregor vs Michael Chandler co-main event
independent.co.uk/sport/ufc/mcgregor-chandler-card-hill-rountree-ufc-303-b2534535.html
Ulverston and Grange businesses welcome back Furness Line: BUSINESSES in the South Lakes have welcomed the return of the Furness Line after it shut for a month ...
nwemail.co.uk/news/24275316.ulverston-grange-businesses-welcome-back-furness-line/
How to Get Your Kids to Step Off the Gravy Train: A surprising number of young adults live with their parents. Setting some financial ground rules could get the ...
kiplinger.com/personal-finance/how-to-get-your-kids-to-step-off-the-gravy-train
Network Rail to shut London Overground section this summer: A large sector of the London Overground is to shut this summer as Network Rail carries out essential ...
romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/24271878.network-rail-shut-london-overground-section-summer/
Morgan Hill set to receive millions for transportation updates: Morgan Hill is received $2 million in federal dollars to expand highway lanes and prepare for ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/26/morgan-hill-set-to-receive-millions-for-transportation-updates/
Quick Glance: Millions Allocated for Transportation Updates in Morgan Hill
- Morgan Hill is set to receive about $2 million in federal funds for public transportation to support the planning of rail and highway expansions.
- The city plans to expand the stretch of Highway 101 within the city and will receive $500,000 for this process.
- Additionally, the city will receive $1 million to create an overpass or underpass for busy train crossings, as well as $500,000 for "Quiet Zones" to reduce noise disturbances from passing trains.
- The funds were allocated by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 and are part of over $50 million for various projects in the district, including funds for housing, pedestrian crossings, and a police campaign.
If You Love ‘Ripley,’ Watch This Queer-Coded Hitchcock Classic: Patricia Highsmith not only gave us Tom Ripley, but she also wrote the original book Strangers on ...
collider.com/strangers-on-a-train-hitchcock/
Train line closed indefinitely after massive sinkhole appears under tracks in Scotland
scotsman.com/news/transport/train-line-closed-indefinitely-after-massive-sinkhole-appears-under-tracks-in-scotland-4601423
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