Rail Safety Lowering

Rail Biking Lets You Ride the Rails Using Pedal Power

Rail-biking uses specially designed vehicles that are pedaled along disused railway lines. It’s easy and fun and uses existing tracks for recreation. One writer gave it a try in the Catskills.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

Flooding in central France submerges rail and road links

Torrential rains and flooding have submerged roads and railways in central France, disrupting transportation in the region

World - ABC News - October 17

Rail fares set to rise in England next year

Regulated rail fares in England are set to rise by 4.6%, while most rail cards will rise by £5.

ECB lowers rates to 3.25% as inflation slows

Christine Lagarde says Eurozone’s central bankers are close to ‘breaking the neck’ of soaring price pressures

Business - Financial Times - October 17

NHS patient-safety system to be overhauled

The health secretary sets out a review of six key bodies, as changes to the main regulator are unveiled.

FAA opening Boeing safety review

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Friday it is opening a review into Boeing's safety processes to ensure they meet the administration's requirements. "The review will focus on key ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Yapı Merkezi gets $3bn Malaba-Kampala rail contract in Uganda

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Rail to the Reef: an easy train journey to one of the greatest natural wonders

A sleeper train with ‘thoughtful touches’ along the Queensland coast offers diverse and diver-friendly access points to the Great Barrier Reef. Stretching from south-east Queensland to the tip of ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Sonic X Shadow Generations - Rail Canyon High Level Gameplay

We speed through Rail Canyon act 1, and achieve an S rank in record time using conventional and unconventional shortcuts along the way.

Tech - GameSpot - October 21

Passenger dies and 15 hurt after two trains crash

A westbound train went about 1,000 metres beyond its stopping point to hit a stationary service.

Norfolk Southern tops Q3 expectations with boost from insurance, rail sales

Railroad Norfolk Southern’s streamlined operations delivered strong earnings last quarter, even excluding boosts from insurance payouts related to the disastrous derailment in East Palestine and ...

Labour to end profit incentive for rail operators in run-up to nationalisation

Train bosses accuse government of being ‘ideological’ over ending post-Covid scheme letting them keep more cash

World - Financial Times - October 23

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn closes station co-working spaces

World - Yahoo News - October 23

My rail journey to Naples and Pompeii to chase the last rays of sun

A trip from the UK in search of late-season sun leads to fresh discoveries in Pompeii as well bonus trips to Procida and Paestum. When the Mediterranean makes its first appearance, it’s through ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

Biden administration announces $2.4 billion for new rail projects

The Biden administration announced $2.4 billion in funding for new rail projects Tuesday. Officials are hoping the investment will spur new job opportunities for Americans as they undertake 122 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

For first time in six decades, freight rails split on union negotiation strategy

Union Pacific and CSX break from other freight rails in strategy to negotiate with labor unions two years after a nationwide rail strike was narrowly averted.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Gingrich rails against Harris ad telling woman to 'lie' to husband

Fox News contributor and former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) responded to a recent ad from Vice President Harris’s campaign encouraging women to vote for Harris in Tuesday’s election. Gingrich ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service amid search for victims in Valencia

Continuing storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed over 200 people, mostly near Valencia, are dumping rain on Barcelona

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

No respite in Spain as deluge hits rail and air travel in Catalonia

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

UK rail minister apologises for response to Euston station criticism

Peter Hendy regrets tone of letter to supplier after comments from engineer about overcrowding

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Northern’s rail woes expose challenge of reform — and a stuck nation

No quick fix for underperforming operator, plagued by outdated fax machines and voluntary overtime

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

UK government explores privately funded Birmingham-Manchester rail link

Mayors argue new train line is needed after northern leg of HS2 was axed on cost grounds

World - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

What Lower Inflation Means For You

There’s been a surprise fall in the rate at which prices increase

Ozempic lowers Alzheimer’s risk: Research

The diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic could lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease among people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a new study published Thursday. Alzheimer’s disease is the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Fleeing Israeli Bombs, the Displaced in Lebanon Search for Safety

Schools, clubs and parks have become places of refuge as the displaced seek safety amid Israeli bombings.

World - The New York Times - October 16

Titans cut safety Adams, honoring his request

The Titans released Jamal Adams, honoring the three-time Pro Bowl safety's request.

Sports - ESPN - October 17

Alpine neighbor concerned about safety at busy road

Willows Road in Alpine is a popular way to get to Viejas Casino or the outlets. ABC 10News Reporter Tali Letoi speaks with a neighbor who says the busy road is becoming a problem.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

The FAA is opening a new review of safety at Boeing

The Federal Aviation Administration is opening a new review of safety at Boeing

NYC’s the Vessel set to reopen with new safety features

The Vessel, Manhattan's popular honeycomb-shaped pedestrian tower, is reopening with new safety nets after it was closed in 2021 due to a string of suicides. WNBC's Chris Glorioso reports.

Tesla Self-Driving System Will Be Investigated by Safety Agency

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into what Elon Musk’s electric car company called the full self-driving system.

Tech - The New York Times - October 18

A look at safety measures taken at ballot printing facility

Runbeck Election Services shows how they securely print ballots for voters in nine states, including the battleground state of Arizona. For the general election, they'll print about 35 million ...

Saoirse Ronan says reaction to women's safety comment is 'wild'

Actress Saoirse Ronan responded to comments by Paul Mescal and Eddie Redmayne on The Graham Norton Show.

Kellyanne Conway worried about Trump's safety

Republican pundit Kellyanne Conway said her main worry about former President Trump on Election Day is his safety. “My main worry is that President Trump, his family and those around him remain ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

'It is scary': Women call for street safety action

Around 500 people took part in a march organised by a QUB society called Walkie Talkie Girlies.

Roblox announces new safety features for under-13s

The gaming platform has previously been criticised for allowing young users to be exposed to harmful content.

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