Stratford station remains partially closed as fire near tracks causes travel chaos

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

Latest travel updates after disruption.

EU border checks hit by late kit and sweaty scanners

Airports warn system could cause travel chaos during summer holiday season

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce slammed as wedding causes 'chaos' in heat wave

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rumored wedding at Madison Square Garden has caused chaos in New York City, with Penn Station and Midtown shut down during a historic heat wave reaching 100°F

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Residents shelter-in-place after freight train derails in Bensalem, PA... Developing...

Residents shelter-in-place after freight train derails in Bensalem, PA... Developing... (First column, 2nd story, link)

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/

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.

Delhi To Lucknow In 2 Hours: The Game-Changing Bullet Train Plan Revealed

The proposed Delhi-Varanasi bullet train corridor could sharply change travel between western Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow and eastern Uttar Pradesh if it moves from planning to execution. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said the high-speed rail link would bring down the Jewar-Lucknow

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

Flights have been disrupted today due to extreme weather

Major impact on rail traffic after Bollebygd train derailment

Major impact on rail traffic after Bollebygd train derailment

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

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

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

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...

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.

Europe’s Trains, Nuclear Plants and Factories Can’t Take the Heat Either

This sweltering week, the signs of a breakdown have been everywhere. Train networks across Western Europe were snarled by heat that threatened to buckle tracks. Several nuclear reactors in France shuttered or slowed because the cooling water they were discharging into rivers was getting too hot. Museums curtailed hours because they couldn’t control the heat. []

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 []

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

'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.

City Rail Link opening nears after emergency crews tackle fires, explosions and derailment drills

City Rail Link opening nears after emergency crews tackle fires, explosions and derailment drills

Laluan Selat Hormuz kembali lengang

LONDON: Trafik perkapalan melalui Selat Hormuz merosot dengan ketara sejak Rabu, khususnya di laluan Oman yang disokong Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu (PBB) selepas beberapa kapal diserang awal minggu ini dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) serta Iran saling melancarkan serangan baharu, menurut penganalisis. Aliran trafik di laluan strategik itu sebelum ini mencapai paras tertinggi sejak perang bermula selepas ... Read more The post Laluan Selat Hormuz kembali lengang appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Bensalem train derailment: Videos show carriages in disarray near Neshaminy Falls; shelter-in-place ordered

A freight train derailed near Neshaminy Falls Station in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, prompting a shelter-in-place as hazmat crews responded.