Uber Trains is set to become a new competitor to Eurostar on the cross Channel rail network following a major submission by Gemini Trains, a start up rail venture, to
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Virgin Trains has struck a major deal with French manufacturer Alstom for a fleet of twelve high-speed trains, signalling Sir Richard Branson’s determined effort to compete directly with Eurostar on
Uber Technologies has delivered an impressive performance in the second quarter of the year, reporting a 35 per cent rise in adjusted operating profits to $2.1 billion. This surge, fuelled
The East Essex commuter line C2C has officially returned to public hands, marking a significant step in the ongoing nationalisation of British rail services. This transition comes shortly after the
Plans for a direct rail link between London and Berlin have taken a significant step forward following the recent announcement of a UK-German transport taskforce. The partnership, established as part
BT has urged the UK government to remove significant barriers within the nation’s planning system to accelerate the rollout of standalone 5G networks. According to the telecommunications giant, delays in
London’s Heathrow Airport has unveiled plans to raise landing fees by 17%, triggering strong opposition from major airlines concerned about increased costs being passed on to passengers. The proposed increase,
The Office of Rail and Road has dealt a significant blow to Virgin Trains’ aspirations to re-enter the British railway market by rejecting its application to operate services on the
British rail operators have implemented crucial speed restrictions on major routes amid soaring temperatures, significantly impacting operational efficiency and shareholder value across the transport sector. The restrictions, initially confined to
The British government has launched a comprehensive review into private train operators amid concerns they are generating “super normal profits” that could cost taxpayers upwards of £200 million annually. Transport
The electric bike-sharing pioneer Lime is preparing for a stock market flotation, targeting a valuation exceeding $500 million. The San Francisco-headquartered enterprise, established in 2017 and currently managing e-bike and
Britain’s ambitious high-speed rail project, HS2, is set to miss its 2033 completion target amid mounting costs and management challenges, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander revealed in a stark parliamentary address.
Uber, in collaboration with the British tech firm Wayve, has announced plans to trial self-driving taxis on the streets of London starting in spring 2026. This initiative marks a significant
A new challenger has emerged in Heathrow Airport’s third runway expansion project as billionaire hotelier Surinder Arora unveils plans to deliver the development at a significantly lower cost. Arora, who
Rachel Reeves has unveiled a bold £15bn investment package aimed at revitalising trams, trains, and buses outside of London. This move seeks to address longstanding regional disparities and refocus attention
Economy-class seating on aircraft has been woefully neglected since the 1990s, according to Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates airline. Speaking at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference in