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- Ryanair boss is the teller of Brexit truths | Brief letters Mon, 15 Aug 22, 3:13amMichael O’Leary | Joined-up thinking | Mythic rail journeys | A rejection from Raymond Briggs | What to call an egg pricker
- End of the line? Vintage train journeys at risk as coal supply fails Sun, 10 Apr 22, 3:30pmHeritage railways, which make millions for UK economy, axe services as mines close and Russian sources are ruled out
- Why are we still waiting for high-speed rail between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane? Fri, 11 Mar 16, 10:26amA high-speed rail network would radically reduce emissions, connect regional and urban areas, create jobs and enhance investment. So why the hold-up?
- Eco-friendly budget travel - latest guide Thu, 11 Jun 15, 11:00pmForget cheap flights – from carsharing to couchsurfing, microadventures to Wwoofing, there’s plenty of ways to have a low-carbon, low-cost adventure
- Marc Mimram Unveils Ultralight Garden-Filled TGV Station for Montpellier Thu, 16 Oct 14, 2:30amDesigner Marc Mimram wants “to create a garden station, a station of the senses that delights travellers and allows them to engage with the beauty of their surroundings.” The concourse design responds to the Mediterranean...
- Marc Mimram Designs Ultralight Garden TGV Station for Montpellier Thu, 16 Oct 14, 12:30amDesigner Marc Mimram wants “to create a garden station, a station of the senses that delights travellers and allows them to engage with the beauty of their surroundings.” The concourse design responds to the Mediterranean...
- Solar-Powered Air Conditioning Coming Soon to Trains in India Fri, 16 Aug 13, 3:00amTrains are an interesting and environmentally-friendly way to travel. In hot and crowded countries like India, however, comfort might be a poor adjective to describe the experience of the average train passenger. But Indian...
- JR Tokai Unveils Japan’s New Blazing Fast 310 MPH Maglev Train Thu, 29 Nov 12, 5:59amJapan’s JR Central Railway Company just unveiled a prototype of its new floating maglev train, which is capable of traveling at speeds over 310mph! Due to go into service in 2027, the train will be first implemented...
- Feel the heat: Paris Métro to warm flats Wed, 8 Sep 10, 3:21amA zero-carbon heating initiative in Paris plans to harness hot air generated by underground travel to warm up nearby homesWarmth generated by sweaty passengers as they commute on the Paris Métro may be used to heat a block...
- Feel the heat: Paris Mètro to warm flats Wed, 8 Sep 10, 3:21amA zero-carbon heating initiative in Paris plans to harness hot air generated by underground travel to warm up nearby homesWarmth generated by sweaty passengers as they commute on the Paris Mètro may be used to heat a block...
- Super-Sleek High Speed Mercury Train Unveiled for UK Fri, 16 Jul 10, 2:21amLondon design firm Priestmangoode recently unveiled the Mercury, a high speed train designed for low-carbon ultra-efficient travel. The Mercury is a double-decker train with a sleek body and unique interior design that intends...