Bars (Drinking establishments)
The Railway pub in Ovenden, a beloved institution on Nursery Lane, will be shutting down at the end of July, bringing an end to a chapter in the lives of its dedicated staff and regular customers. Landlady Wynmarie Sugden, affectionately known as Wyn, has been at the helm since 2007,
Economic development
The railways in Kenya have left a trail of both development and conflict. The British-built Meter-Gauge Uganda Railway, also known as the 'Lunatic Express', was a symbol of modernization but also fueled colonial expansion and the rise of a hedonistic culture of politics. The railway's legacy
Economic development
During a special programme held at Bhubaneswar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone, inaugurated, and dedicated to the Nation several vital railway projects worth over Rs 2,750 crores. Apart from this, he also flagged off new trains from Boudh and Purunakatak through video conferencing. The projects aim
Economic development
The union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini jointly inaugurated India's largest Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal in Manesar, Haryana. Developed under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Gati Shakti National Master Plan, the terminal aims to boost multimodal connectivity and streamline freight
Mayors
The West Yorkshire mayor, Tracy Brabin, and her counterparts from South Yorkshire, Oliver Coppard, and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, have unveiled a £14bn 15-year plan to revamp the region's railways. The report, penned by Lord Blunkett, estimates that boosting connectivity will add £20bn in gross added value within
Mayors
A £14 billion investment plan, launched by former home secretary Lord Blunkett, aims to revolutionize Yorkshire's rail system, which has been crippled by decades of underinvestment. The plan, signed by the mayors of West, South, and North Yorkshire, seeks to unlock economic growth, create jobs, and improve connectivity
Mayors
Leaders from the North of England, including Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, are pushing for Labour to recommit to a £17 billion investment in a new railway line between Manchester and Liverpool. The proposed 'Liverpool-Manchester Railway (LMR) line' could unlock £90 billion in economic growth by 2040 and
Mayors
A new railway line connecting Liverpool and Manchester has been proposed by regional leaders, aiming to boost economic growth and improve transportation links. The proposed line would cut journey times between the cities' centers to 32 minutes, compared to the current average of 49 minutes. The project is seen
Railroad accidents
The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), a government body responsible for railway safety in India, has a history that dates back to the colonial era. Established under the Railways Act, 1989, CRS deals with matters related to safety of rail travel and operations, among other statutory functions. Investigating serious train
Railroad accidents
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced the awarding of $570 million in funding for Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program projects. This inaugural round of funding will address over 400 at-grade crossings nationwide, improving safety and making it easier to navigate railroad
Railroads
The Swiss Stock Exchange has issued a company notice from Bank Vontobel AG regarding the underlying basket adjustment for two tracker certificates on a global semiconductor and supply chain recovery basket. The adjustments will take effect on effective date 17-03-2023, with the changes applying to the CHF and USD-denominated certificates.
Railroads
Members of Congress have written to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to express their concern over the safety of rail workers and communities, citing recent derailments and the need for stronger rail safety standards. The letter, led by Representatives Melanie Stansbury, Jesús "Chuy'' García, and
