Half as fast as Chinese trains, Paris-Berlin high-speed rail service begins

Half as fast as Chinese trains, Paris-Berlin high-speed rail service begins

French and German rail operators have launched the first direct high-speed rail link between Paris and Berlin, in response to growing European demand for train travel. The inaugural service on the 1,100-kilometre route, a German ICE train, left the French capital’s Gare de l’Est station at 9.55am on December 16 and was due at Berlin … Read more

London Tube Drivers Offered Four-day Workweek, Pay Rise To Halt Strikes And Ease Travel Disruptions

London Tube Drivers Offered Four-day Workweek, Pay Rise To Halt Strikes And Ease Travel Disruptions

In a significant move to end ongoing Tube strikes and minimise travel disruptions, Transport for London (TfL) has presented a new offer to London Underground drivers. This deal includes a four-day workweek, a 4.5% pay increase, and additional benefits aimed at addressing the grievances that have led to repeated industrial actions. Strike Action Stems from … Read more

Kolkata: Flights Diverted, Trains Delayed As Heavy Rains Hit West Bengal

Kolkata: Flights Diverted, Trains Delayed As Heavy Rains Hit West Bengal

Last Updated: May 07, 2024, 12:14 IST A chartered flight carrying the KKR team had to be diverted to Guwahati along with seven other flights due to inclement weather. (Photo: India TV News) Suburban train services on the Sealdah-Canning line were halted due to plantain leaves falling on overhead wires during the thunderstorm. Kolkata and … Read more