Rail transport
Ban on polluting lorries pledged in Tories’ transport greenprint
Delayed decarbonisation plan for achieving net zero emissions for transport by 2050 is published
Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent
13, Jul, 2021 @11:01 PM
New network of European sleeper trains announced
A French start-up aims to run ‘hotels on rails’ from Paris to 12 cities across Europe, including Edinburgh, from 2024
Kim Willsher
22, Jun, 2021 @12:14 PM
Japan bullet train driver disciplined for leaving controls to go to toilet
A conductor, who was not qualified to drive the train, sat in the driver’s seat during his three-minute absence, in breach of the rules
Justin McCurry in Tokyo
21, May, 2021 @5:19 AM
Infrastructure, roads and rail projects get $15.2bn over 10 years in Australia’s 2021 budget
Questions remain about Coalition’s ability to deliver on an ambitious agenda, which it says takes the total infrastructure spend to $110bn in a decade
Anne Davies
11, May, 2021 @10:07 AM
The dream ticket: sleeper trains could soon run from London to Europe’s cities
An ambitious plan to take overnight services through the Channel tunnel reflects a growing interest in sustainable travel
Daniel Boffey in Brussels
11, Apr, 2021 @7:26 AM
France says Eurostar will get French and UK aid to ensure its future
French transport minister says he is working with UK to keep firm going amid fall in passengers
Gwyn Topham
21, Jan, 2021 @7:08 PM
Revival of Trans Europe Express 'key to EU's carbon neutrality'
Campaigners say direct links between capitals could significantly reduce carbon emissions
Daniel Boffey in Brussels
20, Jan, 2021 @10:58 AM
All change: India's railways bring back tea in clay cups in bid to banish plastics
Stations switch to humble earthen kulhads in move to cut down on toxic waste and boost incomes of village potters
Amrit Dhillon in New Delhi
03, Dec, 2020 @6:15 AM
Lahore’s metro line opened to fanfare – but what is the real cost of China's 'gift'?
The Pakistani city’s railway is a hit with passengers, but critics say worker deaths and huge debt are too high a price to pay
Sabrina Toppa in Lahore
05, Nov, 2020 @7:15 AM
Portillo showing his Republican colours | Brief letters
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Letters
30, Jul, 2020 @4:43 PM
Holocaust survivor launches legal claim against German railway
Salo Muller secured €50m from Dutch railway for transporting people to Nazi camps
Daniel Boffey in Brussels
30, Jul, 2020 @10:37 AM
'People don't want to fly': Covid-19 reawakens Europe's sleeper trains
Overnight services in Europe had seemingly hit the buffers but pandemic has revived demand
Daniel Boffey in Brussels
27, Jul, 2020 @8:46 AM
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