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"It's a bird! It's a plane!" It’s an aeroplane being transported over Limerick by helicopter
Limerick Leader
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May 30, 2025
“UP IN the sky! Look! It's a bird! It's a plane!" Yes, it’s an electric aeroplane being transported by helicopter over County Limerick. It certainly isn’t a sight you see every day. US-based Beta Technologies' electric Alia CTOL aircraft arrived...
Fines increased for fare evasion on rail transport in Azerbaijan
APA
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May 30, 2025
Passengers on railway transport will also be fined for traveling without paying the appropriate fare, this is reflected in the amendments to the Administrative Offenses Code, as stipulated by a decree signed by President Ilham Aliyev, APA reports....
Limousines vs. Black Cars: Choosing the Right Luxury Ride in NYC
FTN News
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May 30, 2025
New York City is synonymous with style, sophistication, and seamless service, especially when it comes to transportation. Whether arriving at JFK, heading to a Midtown meeting, or preparing for a memorable evening in Manhattan, selecting the right...
IATA Brings 2025 AGM and World Air Transport Summit to New Delhi
FTN News
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May 30, 2025
The 2025 IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) will take place in New Delhi, India, from June 1 to 3, bringing together over 1,700 aviation leaders, government officials, and media representatives from around the...
Sounder train service available for the June 1 Seattle Mariners game against Twins
Lynnwood Today - Washington State
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May 30, 2025
The Sounder Train along the Edmonds waterfront. (Photo by Kevin O’Keeffe) Sound Transit’s Sounder train will be available for the Sunday, June 1 Seattle Mariners game at 1:10 p.m. versus the Minnesota Twins. Special Sounder service is available in...
Alstom invests $130m to expand railway production in Poland
Railway Technology
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May 29, 2025
Alstom has announced an investment of 487m zlotys ($130m) aimed at expanding its railway rolling stock production facilities in Poland over a five-year period from 2022 to 2027. The funding will be allocated to the company’s sites in Chorzów,...
Sound Transit’s fight to ‘finish the spine’ with Everett light rail extension
The Center Square
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May 30, 2025
(The Center Square) – In 1996, Sound Transit promised voters that a light rail line to Everett would be given top priority for its next transportation package, with the ultimate vision of a regional light rail system connecting central Puget...
Most new cars in Norway are EVs. How a freezing country beat range anxiety.
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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Electric cars charge at a station in Alta. (Salwan Georges/The Washington Post) FINNMARK, Norway - Just a few years ago, almost no one drove electric vehicles up here. In this remote region north of the Arctic Circle - where reindeer outnumber...
Murr to the rescue for Pacific Southern Railway
Community News - New Jersey
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Model railroading is an imaginative endeavor. It appeals to the mechanical, scientific and creative mind. Building the world surrounding the train tracks is a fun challenge. The train can run through cities, small towns and countryside. There is a...
Illinois Democratic lawmakers back off the fight to save Chicago transit
People's World
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May 30, 2025
People at Pace Transportation Center in suburban Chicago. The city and its poorest suburbs face severe cuts in subway, El and Pace services because of failure of Illinois Dems thus far to replace Pandemic funding that the Trump administration is...
More than 1 million people took a night train trip in France in 2024
Euronews
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Published on 30/05/2025 - 16:05 GMT+2 Sleeper trains are undeniably the transport of the moment right now. New routes have received a flurry of media attention, and travellers are bumping a night on the rails to the top of their bucket lists. In...
Why the UK’s nationalized South Western Railway must work
Taipei Times
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May 30, 2025
If fares do not fall and services do not improve, it could undermine the case for public ownership for a long time to come A historic journey took place this week in England, when the first renationalized South Western Railway (SWR) service...
'Weekend full of smiles and steam' - retro event to transform railway line
Basingstoke Gazette
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The Watercress Line will host its Retro Wheels and Rails event on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15. The weekend will celebrate all things retro, spanning the 1940s through to the 1970s, with each heritage station along the line transporting...
Disabled Amtrak train causes delays in Hudson River tunnel, NJ Transit services now recovering
Shore News Network
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May 30, 2025
18 NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit rail service experienced delays Thursday following congestion caused by a disabled Amtrak train in one of the Hudson River tunnels leading into Penn Station New York, according to officials. The disruption led to...
Transit Oriented Development in Meerut to unlock real estate on Namo Bharat corridor
The Economic Times
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May 30, 2025
Meerut has become the first city in India to integrate Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zones into its 2031 Master Plan. This would incorporate urban development around a transit project, potentially unlocking new real estate opportunities in...
Spring survey: Consumers plan to buy cars despite costs
The Victoria Advocate - Texas
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Spring survey: Consumers plan to buy cars despite costs If current events have made you question whether you should buy a vehicle right now, you're not alone. Recent surveys suggest potential price increases are on everyone's minds. The auto...
Owners In MA With These Car Brands May Have The Most Road Rage
Live 95.9 - Massachusetts
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May 30, 2025
Road rage is a common issue in Massachusetts, particularly in the Boston area. What if I told you that road rage can differ based on the type of vehicle someone drives? You might be wondering, what does the car have to do with the person behind...
This $7,000 single-seat electric car is a big hit in Japan
The Economic Times
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May 30, 2025
In the rural suburbs of Hiroshima, a Japanese startup is trying to kick start the nation’s electric vehicle market with the smallest, cheapest car it can possibly make. KG Motors has developed a battery-powered one-seater that more resembles a...
DOT worker dies after being hit by car in Pittstown
WNYT - New York
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May 30, 2025
A New York State Department of Transportation worker has now died after being hit by a car in Pittstown. He is identified as DOT Highway Maintenance Supervisor Robert Bornt, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul. The crash happened around 2:15 Thursday...
Port of New Orleans dropped from major shipping company’s operating route
New Orleans City Business - Louisiana
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May 30, 2025
KEY TAKEAWAYS: MSC temporarily removes Port NOLA from its Lone Star Asia-U.S. shipping route. Port NOLA says the move reflects market conditions, not a long-term withdrawal. MSC remains committed to New Orleans with $800M investment in new...