Powerful winds swept the region overnight into Monday, causing travel disruptions and power outages. A second powerful storm is expected to bring similarly windy conditions.
Tag: Railroads
Will My Next Trip Be by Train Instead of Plane?
In Europe, Asia and the U.S., new and expanded train service is making rail a viable alternative to flying.
Why London’s Tube Is Shutting Down Next Week
Large strikes by workers on the London Underground are expected to cripple the capital’s transportation network for several days.
Why London’s Tube Is Shutting Down Next Week
Large strikes by workers on the London Underground are expected to cripple the capital’s transportation network for several days.
Ukraine Intensifies Guerrilla Tactics, Targeting Trains
As conventional forces struggle to break through defensive lines, both sides are increasingly turning to guerrilla tactics.
Strike Halts Eurostar Channel Tunnel Service Between London and Europe
Many trains traveling between London and continental Europe had been canceled on Thursday because of an unexpected walkout, causing hours of chaos just days before Christmas.
Belgian Railway Earned Millions for Holocaust Trains, Report Finds
The Nazis paid the national rail company for transporting Jews, Roma and members of the resistance to concentration camps during World War II, according to the report.
Munich Airport Resumes Operations After Major Snowfall
Heavy snow in Southern Germany on Saturday prompted authorities to shut the airport and rail station. Service at both remained limited on Sunday.
Eurostar to Suspend Amsterdam to London Service for 6 Months
The no-transfer rail connection from the Dutch capital to London will close starting in June. A new terminal for Eurostar passengers is set to open at Amsterdam’s main rail station in 2025.
Train Collision in Bangladesh Leaves at Least 17 Dead
The accident, between a passenger train and a freight train, also injured over 100 people.