Stratford station closed as fire near tracks causes travel chaos

EU border checks hit by late kit and sweaty scanners

Airports warn system could cause travel chaos during summer holiday season

Trackside fire causes major disruption on UK’s busiest rail route

Latest travel updates after disruption.

M25 traffic LIVE: Drivers face 13 mile queues and 110 minute delays after three lanes shut by vehicle fire

Chaos hits the M25 after vehicle fire between junction 26 at Waltham Abbey and junction 25 at Enfield

Panic as NYC's Brooklyn Bridge erupts in FLAMES during Macy's July 4 fireworks extravaganza

Panic as NYC's Brooklyn Bridge erupts in FLAMES during Macy's July 4 fireworks extravaganza

July 4 events and Amtrak train routes canceled as heat dome smothers parts of US

High humidity is expected to make conditions feel even hotter

Extreme heat alters tracks and slows down train service in Ontario

As extreme heat blankets Southern Ontario, the possibility of derailments has disrupted train travel across the region.

Limited trains running: Heat-related fault in Berchem disrupts trains on two railway lines

A technical problem caused by the heat has thrown rail traffic into disarray between Luxembourg City and Esch/Rodange, as well as between the capital and Thionville and Metz, with only a very limited number of trains running.

Storms cause chaos at major city airport as 'lightening bolt sets fire to house'

Flights have been disrupted today due to extreme weather

Glasgow Central Station and Union Street to fully reopen after blaze

The fire broke out on March 8 and stabilisation works have been ongoing since. The station and surrounding street will fully re-open on July 17.

World Cup match set to impact NJ Transit service during rush hour

World Cup match set to impact NJ Transit service during rush hour

Security alert shuts Londonderry train station: Avoid area, say police, as Translink state services hit and section of line closed

Londonderry’s train station has been shut by a security alert.

Fires break out on Brooklyn Bridge during July 4 fireworks

Small fires ignite on Brooklyn Bridge during Macy's July 4 fireworks as more than 85,000 fireworks light up the sky. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Hundreds of flights delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick as thunderstorms hit Southern England

Severe thunderstorms unleashed travel chaos across southern England, grounding hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick. Torrential rain, lightning, and hail forced air traffic control to implement safety restrictions, leading to significant delays and passengers facing long waits. While storms are expected to move on, airlines warn that flight schedules may take time to fully recover, impacting travellers throughout the day.

Rail service resumes after wildfire disrupts Thessaloniki-Litochoro line

Rail traffic between Thessaloniki and Litochoro in northern Greece resumed Sunday morning after a wildfire near the tracks caused a temporary suspension of services and a power outage on the line.

Brooklyn Bridge Fire: Blaze Erupts on Iconic Bridge During Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Show (Watch Video)

Small fires briefly broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge during Macy's July 4 fireworks display over New York City's East River. Videos showed flames and black smoke rising from multiple sections of the bridge as fireworks were launched. Witnesses described seeing several fires before they burned out within about a minute. The extent of any damage remains unclear.

Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during New York’s fireworks show

NEW YORK, July 5, (AP): A fire broke out on the Brooklyn Bridge in New York during the city’s July Fourth fireworks show, spreading flames and setting off a plume of smoke before f...

Rogers shutters radio stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax and Kitchener

In a statement Tuesday, the company said the closures affect stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax and Kitchener.

Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during fireworks show

Flames erupted on the Brooklyn Bridge as fireworks were being shot from it during Macy’s July 4 display over the East River. Video shows a plume of smoke emerging from a flaming section of the bridge as fireworks soar and burst around it Saturday night. Two other sections also appeared to burn as the pyrotechnics []...Click to read more

Central Europe sizzles as record heat hits Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic

Extreme heat has disrupted transport, strained hospitals, forced evacuations and renewed concerns over the growing impact of climate change.

Brooklyn Bridge Catches Fire During Fireworks..

Brooklyn Bridge Catches Fire During Fireworks.. (First column, 1st story, link)

Partial closure of Mandurah line due to serious incident at Rockingham Station

An incident at Rockingham Station is understood to be behind the delays.

Air Peace passengers hit by flight delays after IT glitch

By Dickson Omobola West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has attributed the flight disruptions experienced across its route network, Monday, to a power surge that affected a critical IT infrastructure server used for crew scheduling and flight planning. The airline said the incident resulted in delays on some of its flights as its technical teams, [] The post Air Peace passengers hit by flight delays after IT glitch appeared first on Vanguard News.

Extreme heat warps rail, derailing Metro train near D.C.

A Washington Metro train derailed near College Park, Maryland, after extreme heat reportedly caused a rail to kink, forcing 11 passengers to evacuate and disrupting service on the Green Line, officials said. One adult male was taken to a hospital for evaluation. The incident happened at about 11:50 a.m. Saturday near the 4900 block of [] The post Extreme heat warps rail, derailing Metro train near D.C. appeared first on BNO News.

Major impact on rail traffic after Bollebygd train derailment

Major impact on rail traffic after Bollebygd train derailment

Southeastern Europe feels effects of heatwave, wildfires break out 

The Balkans felt the impact on Monday of the record-breaking heatwave that has caused hundreds of excess deaths and disrupted daily life across ‌the continent for more than a week, with growing concerns over the spread of wildfires. There was also a warning that the heat was likely to build again from the start of [] The post Southeastern Europe feels effects of heatwave, wildfires break out appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Mallorca tourists face Palma airport delays as fog hits flights today

Holidaymakers travelling through Palma de Mallorca Airport faced disruption on Thursday July 9 morning after thick banks of fog rolled []

Brooklyn Bridge catches fire during Fourth of July fireworks display

Flames erupted on the Brooklyn Bridge as fireworks were being shot from it during Macy’s July 4 display over the East River. Video shows a plume of smoke emerging from a flaming section of the bridge as fireworks soar and burst around it Saturday night. Two other sections also appeared to burn as the pyrotechnics []

Brooklyn Bridge fire: What is the bridge made of? 'Unusual incident' during July 4 fireworks raises questions

An “unusual incident has raised questions after a Facebook post revealed that there is a “pallet of pyrotechnics on fire under the “Brooklyn Bridge.

UK Heatwave Closes Schools as Flood Disrupts Transport

Parts of the United Kingdom are facing a severe heatwave that has forced school closures and disrupted travel, while flash floods triggered by thunderstorms caused major transport delays across London.

Train crash triggers hazmat response in US (VIDEOS)

A freight train derailment in Pennsylvania triggered a major emergency response on Tuesday, with residents ordered to shelter in place Read Full Article at RT.com

Fire rages through historic building in UK city centre

The building was a listed UNESCO site A fire has raged though a historic building in a UK city centre after flames towered into the early morning sky. The fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning (9 July) with the incident attracting a large emergency service response. The incident happened on the []

Labuan Airport shuts runway after WW2 bombs found near tarmac, flights cancelled and diverted until clearance

LABUAN, June 26 — Flight operations at Labuan Airport have been disrupted following the temporary closure of...

The 'Beast of Essex' is back and prowling a UK train station, terrifying commuters (possible nsfw content on page) [Scary]

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Nigeria: Fire Breaks Out At Fuel Terminal in Lagos

[Premium Times] The incident occurred at the fuel terminal located along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway, although authorities had yet to determine the cause of the fire as of the time of filing this report.

Mumbai-Pune train services thrown off track as heavy rains trigger landslides in Karjat-Lonavala section

Train services on the crucial Mumbai-Pune rail corridor came to a standstill early on Monday after heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala Bhor Ghat section, disrupting one of the busiest railway routes in Maharashtra. The incident affected all three railway lines in the ghat section, forcing Central Railway to cancel, divert, regulate and reschedule several passenger and long-distance trains. Railway officials said restoration work was launched immediately, while passengers were advised to verify the latest train status before leaving for stations.

The train travel disruptions to expect in Italy this summer

With planned works in Florence expected to cause major disruption to train travel across Italy this week, here are the other closures to watch out for in July and August.

'A new low': Deutsche Bahn passengers livid at nationwide railway paralysis

From Berlin to Frankfurt and everywhere in between, railway passengers across Germany were stuck on trains and in stations on Tuesday night due to an unprecedented communication failure.