Transportation
128 articles
Montgomery Bets on Via Transportation to Rescue Crumbling Transit
A shift in management and a push for 24-hour service aim to stop a ridership slide in Alabama's capital.
The Nantucket Debris Field: Unpacking the Latitude Air Ambulance Disappearance
After a 4,400-mile search, the U.S. Coast Guard has suspended operations following the discovery of wreckage off Nantuck...
Software Glitch Stalls O-Train East Extension: Orléans Wait Continues
A critical software error discovered by Hitachi has pushed back testing for the O-Train's expansion, adding to a history...
Vancouver's E-Scooter Crackdown: 1,200+ Citations Signal End to 'Wild West' Riding
A month-long police blitz targeting underage riders and helmet violations reveals a dangerous trend of illegal high-spee...
The 2026 Flight Crisis: Why New York Hubs and FAA Glitches Grounded US Travel
Cancellations hit a four-year high as a massive communications failure and Northeast congestion leave millions of passen...
Toronto Transit Alert: Major Subway and GO Train Disruptions This Weekend
Commuters face a massive transit overhaul this weekend as TTC Line 1 shuts down and GO Train lines face significant serv...
Toronto Transit Gridlock: TTC, GO, and Bloor Street Closures This Weekend
Commuters face a logistical nightmare as signal work and a community run shut down key arteries of the city starting Sep...
The Exeter Paradox: Why the UK's 'Best' Airport Leads in Cancellations
While Exeter Airport recently topped customer satisfaction charts, new data reveals it suffers from the nation's highest...
Sound Transit Defies the Clock: 130th Street Station Opens Five Years Early
In a rare win for a transit agency often dogged by delays, the Pinehurst-area stop is launching well ahead of its 2031 s...
Birmingham New Street's £13m Christmas Shutdown: A Necessary Infrastructure Overhaul
A five-day closure at the UK's busiest station outside London will disrupt holiday travel as Network Rail tackles aging ...
The Autumn Sprint: WSDOT Battles the Clock to Fix Washington Highways
From I-5 to SR 520, Washington State is facing a wave of overnight closures as crews race to beat the rain.
Calgary's Green Line LRT Bypasses Downtown in Cost-Cutting Pivot
City Council opts for a street-level route on 10 Avenue South, sparking fears among local business owners and leaving th...
San Antonio's I-35 Expansion: Navigating Weekend Closures and Complex Detours
Major overnight closures are coming to the I-35 Northeast Side, affecting southbound frontage roads and the I-410 interc...
Indianapolis’ I-69 Corridor Nears Completion After Massive I-465 Interchange Overhaul
After years of construction-related detours, the permanent traffic pattern for southbound I-69 near Indianapolis is set ...
Toronto Transit Gridlock: Major Closures Hit TTC, GO, and UP Express this Weekend
A perfect storm of construction and city festivals threatens to paralyze GTA travel on September 19-20.
Victoria’s New 72A Bus: A Tactical Bridge to the Airport
Victoria's new 72A bus route offers a targeted connection to the airport during off-peak hours, serving as a bridge to f...
Toronto's O-Train East Extension Hits October Milestone Amid Budget Bloat
A limited pre-trial run begins next month, but a $15 billion budget overrun and a missing completion date leave commuter...
Infrastructure Over Appointments: Why Seattle Travelers are Ditching SEA Spot Saver
New TSA checkpoint designs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport are making pre-booked security slots redundant for ma...
Nightly SR 18 Lane Closures: WSDOT to Survey Tiger Mountain Summit
Washington State Department of Transportation announces overnight closures on SR 18 starting September 10 to facilitate ...
NATS Technical Meltdown: CEO Martin Rolfe Under Fire After 1,000 Flights Cancelled
A systemic failure at the UK's air traffic control service has left thousands stranded and sparked demands for leadershi...
Sound Transit's September Shake-up: Navigating Link Light Rail Disruptions
Late-night shuttle buses and single-track operations will disrupt the 1 Line and 2 Line throughout September as Sound Tr...
Metrolinx Escalates Fare Evasion War: $600 Fines for Repeat Offenders
Starting September 8, GO Transit and UP Express will implement a graduated penalty system to curb non-payment and boost ...
Rail and Air Chaos: Fire Near Paddington Paralyzes Heathrow Access
A dual-fire crisis near Old Oak Common and on a Heathrow runway triggered massive delays for the Elizabeth Line and dive...
London's Transit Nightmare: Fire-Induced Power Failures Paralyze Heathrow Access
A double-blow of fires near Old Oak Common and a Heathrow runway creates a chaotic Saturday for travelers and commuters.
Carney’s $4.7-Billion Rail Gamble: New Trains and Old Hockey Jokes
Prime Minister Mark Carney promises a fleet overhaul for Via Rail while poking fun at the Toronto Maple Leafs' champions...
Infrastructure Failure or Driver Error? The Gdansk Railway Catastrophe
A Bosnian truck driver faces charges after a collision in Poland delayed hundreds of trains and exposed long-standing sa...
Niagara’s Transit Crisis: Why CN Rail’s Tracks Are Stalling GO Service
Commuters in the Niagara region face massive delays as Metrolinx struggles to manage passenger schedules on tracks owned...
Canada’s $4.7 Billion Rail Renaissance: Modernizing Via Rail Through Domestic Manufacturing
A massive federal investment aims to replace 70-year-old rail cars with a new, Canadian-built fleet.
Fatal OC Transpo Collision on Highway 417 Highlights Ottawa's Pedestrian Danger
A man has died after being struck by a transit bus on one of Ottawa's busiest highways, sparking renewed calls for bette...
Fare Caps and Faulty Readers: The Fragmented State of Canadian Transit
Toronto eases costs for commuters while Ottawa bleeds revenue and Victoria faces a potential shutdown.