Finland probes Russian shadow fleet involvement in new Baltic cable break – POLITICO

Finland probes Russian shadow fleet involvement in new Baltic cable break – POLITICO

A preliminary investigation into “a serious regulatory offence” has been launched and the cargo will be detained, Rakshit added. The European Commission described the incident as “the latest in a series of suspected attacks on critical infrastructure. “The suspected vessel is part of Russia’s shadow fleet, which threatens security and the environment, while funding Russia’s … Read more

Old man’s joy no more? Some Chinese cities are cracking down on unlicensed e-scooters favoured by seniors

Old man’s joy no more? Some Chinese cities are cracking down on unlicensed e-scooters favoured by seniors

JOY FOR THE ELDERLY  Laotoule vehicles started appearing on roads in China in the early 2000s and are one of the most popular forms of transport for seniors today – with more than 10 million stockpiles as of 2020, according to industry figures. Priced between 2,000 yuan (US$276) and 22,000 yuan, they are much cheaper … Read more

Huge new £396million train station opens in European city that looks like its from a sci-fi film

Huge new £396million train station opens in European city that looks like its from a sci-fi film

A NEW multi-million euro train station has opened in a major city – and it looks like something from Star Trek. Belgium’s Mons station has opened decades after it was first announced. 4 A futuristic train station has opened in EuropeCredit: AFP 4 The train station had hoped to open in 2012 although has faced … Read more

New ‘bullet’ train to connect two major European cities – and Brits can join at Paris

New ‘bullet’ train to connect two major European cities – and Brits can join at Paris

FOR those with a fear of flying, or perhaps just want to lessen their carbon footprint, travelling by train is a perfect alternative. There is now a brand new high-speed train that takes passengers from Paris and Berlin, making European travel even more accessible. 2 The new bullet train takes passengers from Paris to Berlin … Read more

UK’s ‘busiest’ train route to get huge boost with extra 6m seats | UK | News

UK’s ‘busiest’ train route to get huge boost with extra 6m seats | UK | News

The Government has given the green light to a crucial upgrade of one of the UK’s busiest railway lines. There will be a new timetable for the East Coast Main Line (ECML) in December 2025, which will provide more trains, more seats and quicker journeys, officials say. It will also include growing capacity, with more … Read more

Flights to London from Edinburgh CHEAPER than train to Glasgow

Flights to London from Edinburgh CHEAPER than train to Glasgow

THE Scottish Government has been urged to reduce the cost of rail travel after a price comparison found it was cheaper to fly from Edinburgh to London than commute to Glasgow by train. Research by Scottish Labour found a return flight from Edinburgh to London Stansted could cost as little as £29.98 – less than … Read more

Elon Musk says he could build $20 TRILLION vacuum tube tunnel between London & New York – taking you there in 54 MINUTES

Elon Musk says he could build  TRILLION vacuum tube tunnel between London & New York – taking you there in 54 MINUTES

BILLIONAIRE tech mogul Elon Musk says he could transform transatlantic travel by building a $20 trillion vacuum tube tunnel. The Tesla and Space X mastermind believes someday tourists may be able to whizz between London and New York in as little as 54 minutes on board an underwater train. 6 Stock of an underwater train … Read more

Australia’s incredible £2bn rail project slammed as passengers make hu | World | News

Australia’s incredible £2bn rail project slammed as passengers make hu | World | News

A brand new fleet of trains is being rolled out on an Australian railway. The Mariyung stock on New South Wales’ intercity line is the network’s first upgrade in nearly two decades. They have debued on routes like the one between Sydney and Newcastle. They will soon be introduced on the Blue Mountains and South … Read more

Inside the floating 80s relic that wants to be Britain’s energy future – POLITICO

Inside the floating 80s relic that wants to be Britain’s energy future – POLITICO

LONDON — The Conservative Party “got trounced in the polls,” ex-Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho admitted earlier this month. After 14 years controlling Westminster’s levers of power, voters … Sep 26 10 mins read Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the … Read more

First train line to be renationalised revealed as Labour vow to fix Britain’s ‘broken railways’

First train line to be renationalised revealed as Labour vow to fix Britain’s ‘broken railways’

RAIL passengers on South Western Railway will be the first to experience Labour’s sweeping renationalisation plans. The new Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has named the operator as the first to return to public hands next year. 2 Passengers on South Western Railway will be the first to experience Labour’s sweeping renationalisation plansCredit: EPA By 2025, … Read more