Transport

railwaygazette.com4 Nov

ERA Executive Director to speak at inaugural Railway Gazette Summit

EUROPE: As the European rail landscape undergoes a period of profound transformation, the 2026 Railway Gazette Summit will be debating opportunities for building a resilient, competitive and sustainable railway sector. A detailed programme can be found here.

railwaygazette.com4 Nov

Urban rail industry news round-up

This week’s round-up of news from the global urban rail transport sector, from Railway Gazette International. On October 29 Wuhan opened two more sections of its metro network.

independent.co.uk5 Nov

Passengers face train travel disruption in France as nationwide strike called

A nationwide strike in France has led to major disruption in train travel, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers.

independent.co.uk4 Nov

MSC Caribbean cruise cancelled after ship detained in Miami

A cruise ship detained by the US Coast Guard in Miami has cancelled its Caribbean sailing due to ‘deficiencies with systems on board the vessel’

skift.com4 Nov

The Unproven Economics of the Weekend Cruise

Cruise lines are putting some of their biggest ships on shorter trips, but the financial evidence that those voyages generate better returns remains thin.

independent.co.uk2 Nov

What Spain’s general strike will mean for flights and holidays

Will my flight be cancelled next week due to the general strike in Spain? Here is what you need to know

timesofindia.indiatimes.com2 Nov

Tamil Nadu plans coastal ferry circuit from Chennai Port to Mamallapuram to Puducherry

Tamil Nadu Maritime Board seeks operators for Chennai–Mamallapuram–Puducherry coastal ferry and proposes multi-operator Nagapattinam–Jaffna service.

independent.co.uk2 Nov

What Spain’s general strike will mean for flights and holidays

Will my flight be cancelled next week due to the general strike in Spain? Here is what you need to know

economictimes.indiatimes.com1 Nov

Vaishnaw visits BEML facility building India’s first bullet train for Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor

Bharat Bullet Train is being developed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, emphasizing indigenous technology. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed various production processes at BEML's Aditya manufacturing facility in Bengaluru.

economictimes.indiatimes.com1 Nov

India to export Vande Bharat trains in 3-4 years: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India will commence the export of Vande Bharat trains in three to four years. The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been recently launched to enhance overnight travel comfort.

m.economictimes.com1 Nov

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper travels up to 8 hours faster than Udyan Express and other trains, completes journey in 16 hours instead of 22 to 24 hrs; check travel time and ticket prices

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday flagged off the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express from SMVT Bengaluru. Running as 27652 and 27651, the 16-coach train covers the route in about 16 hours.

simpleflying.com1 Nov

10-Hour Domestic Flights: The 6 Longest Nonstop Flights Within North America

The 6 longest nonstop flights within North America are listed.

post.rlsbb.cc31 Oct

Business Traveller Africa - November/December 2026

Business Traveller Africa – a monthly consumer magazine for the frequent flyer.

thepointsguy.com30 Oct

12 best things to do in Icy Strait Point and Hoonah, Alaska, on a cruise

Whether your cruise ship stops for an entire day or just an evening, here are the top things to do in Icy Strait Point and Hoonah, Alaska.

railwaygazette.com31 Oct

China: Belt & Road brings growth to metro operator

Shenzhen Metro Group has emerged over recent years as an increasingly active player in the development of metro, light rail and suburban projects across a swathe of emerging markets, from Algeria to Vietnam, as Benjámin Zelki explains. Embracing the expansionist ideals of China’s Belt & Road initiative, Shenzhen Metro Group Co and its partners in…

independent.co.uk30 Oct

I’m a train safety expert. Here’s why I would reconsider travel on Spain’s high-speed rail

What caused the trains to crash in Spain? A train expert tells passengers he would reconisder high speed travel in the country.

travelweek.ca29 Oct

Railbookers opens applications for its first-ever escorted advisor FAMs

Departures are scheduled from April through November 2027, with a participation fee of US$499 for selected advisors

perthnow.com.au29 Oct

Russian drone strike 'kills 14' at Ukraine rail station

At least 14 people have been killed in a Russian drone attack on a railway station in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, local authorities say.

railwaygazette.com30 Oct

Railway supply industry news round-up

This week’s global railway supply chain news from Railway Gazette International. Salcef Group’s rail contractor PRM Australia has acquired Swietelsky Rail Australia, which provides mechanised maintenance and project services to clients including Australian Rail Track Corp and Sydney Trains.

railwaygazette.com29 Oct

Control centre communication in focus as Spain faces rail safety reckoning

SPAIN: A serious failure of communications is at the heart of early investigations into the fatal collision between two high speed trains at Urda near Toledo on October 28. Mike Bent analyses how the tragedy unfolded.

skift.com29 Oct

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Turnaround Shows Early Traction After Activist Shakeup

Better close-in demand, cost cuts, and second-half 2027 bookings on par with last year at higher prices suggest Norwegian Cruise Line's turnaround plan is starting to take hold, but the company still trails rivals that are already growing yields.