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Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
Pollstar’s latest Top 20 Global Concert Tours list ranks BTS No. 1 with the highest average box office gross per city, followed by Bad Bunny and Luke Combs. The chart, based on data from promoters and venue managers, underscores how touring demand and ticket prices vary across genres and markets.
Passenger partially sucked out of Ryanair aircraft after window dislodges mid-flight
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen returned to Greece after a cabin window dislodged shortly after takeoff, causing depressurization and injuring one passenger. Reports say a 61-year-old man was partially pulled toward the opening before other passengers helped pull him back inside. Ryanair said the aircraft landed normally, one passenger received medical assistance and a replacement aircraft continued the trip while investigators look into the cause.
Western Railway plans flood-mitigation track raising near Nalasopara and Vasai
Western Railway has announced a two-phase plan to raise track levels near Nalasopara and Vasai after flooding disrupted suburban services and stranded commuters. The move follows earlier findings that poor drainage and low-lying infrastructure have left the corridor vulnerable to monsoon waterlogging.
Mumbai-Pune rail corridor sees cancellations through July 17 after landslide damage
Central Railway has canceled and rerouted trains on the Mumbai-Pune corridor through July 17 after a landslide damaged the Lonavala-Karjat ghat section, disrupting intercity and long-distance travel.
Mumbai-Pune rail corridor faces cancellations through July 17 after landslides
Central Railway has extended disruptions on the Mumbai-Pune ghat corridor after monsoon-triggered landslides damaged the steep route in Maharashtra. Officials say normal operations are unlikely before July 17, with cancellations, short-originations, short-terminations and diversions continuing while restoration work proceeds.
Eurostar sounds alarm over overcrowding at London’s Saint Pancras station
Eurostar says London’s St Pancras station is nearing capacity and needs expansion to support a planned train fleet increase, potential new routes and possible competitors.
San Francisco airport sees fresh delays after computer issue
San Francisco International Airport saw a fresh round of delays on Thursday after airport systems recovered from an overnight terminal computer issue, only for a separate FAA ground delay program to slow arrivals later in the day.
Netflix Is Exploring Live TV and Bundles as It Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked
The Wall Street Journal reports that Netflix executives have discussed adding live TV channels and third-party streaming bundles inside the Netflix app, a sign the company is moving further toward television-style aggregation to protect viewing time and ad growth.
Eurostar to beat the heat with trains that withstand 55C summers
Eurostar has raised the heat-resilience specification for its next-generation trains to 55C, up from 45C, after recent heatwaves disrupted cross-Channel services. The £1.7 billion Alstom order is intended to support future growth, with deliveries expected around 2031 and the fleet due to stay in service into the 2060s.
San Francisco officials call July Fourth transit meltdown unacceptable
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie called the city’s July Fourth transit delays unacceptable after a foggy Golden Gate Bridge fireworks show drew more than 100,000 people and overwhelmed Muni service. Officials say they will review planning before Fleet Week in October.
Eurostar upgrades train order to cope with 55C summers
Eurostar has raised the heat tolerance for its new Alstom trains from 45C to 55C as it adapts its fleet for hotter summers and long-term service into the 2060s.
V/Line services begin resuming after Telstra outage disrupted Victoria's regional network
V/Line services began resuming on July 9 after a Telstra outage disrupted regional rail communications in Victoria, forcing major cancellations and delays. Officials said safety checks cleared the network, while the state government promised reimbursements and free travel for affected passengers.
c2c cancels South Essex routes as heatwave strains rail infrastructure
c2c has cancelled some South Essex services on Thursday and Friday because extreme heat is increasing the risk of rail disruption. The operator warned that heat-related speed restrictions can trigger sagging overhead lines, buckled rails and lineside fires.
c2c cancels south Essex services as heatwave strains rail infrastructure
c2c has cancelled some south Essex services on Thursday and Friday during the heatwave, citing speed restrictions and safety risks including sagging overhead lines, buckled rails and lineside fires.
Eurostar upgrades new trains to run in 55C heat
Eurostar has raised the heat tolerance for its new Alstom trains to 55C, up from 45C, as it plans for hotter European summers and trains that could remain in service into the 2060s.
Delhi-NCR rain disrupts flights as airlines issue travel advisories
Heavy rain across Delhi-NCR on July 9 disrupted road and air travel, prompting Air India and IndiGo advisories and leading to waterlogging, traffic snarls and IMD alerts that escalated from orange to red in Delhi.
Port of Dover faces 'utter chaos' under struggling EU entry system, MPs say
UK MPs have warned that the EU’s new Entry/Exit System could cause severe congestion at the Port of Dover during the summer peak, as the port’s dedicated border facility remains unusable and pressure grows for operational changes.
Queensland Rail sets return dates for regional services after months of disruption
Queensland Rail says its Spirit of Queensland and Spirit of the Outback services will be fully restored by July 13, with one Westlander service returning July 14 and the second still replaced by coach while maintenance backlog work continues.
M-53 near Cass City to close for bridge replacement project
MDOT will close a stretch of M-53 near Cass City on July 13 for a bridge replacement project over Greenman Creek. The work is expected to run until mid-October and includes detours, asphalt reconstruction and new guardrails.
Nearly nine miles of Atwater Road to be resurfaced starting July 13
The Huron County Road Commission plans to begin resurfacing 8.85 miles of Atwater Road on July 13. The road will remain open under flag control, and work is expected to finish by August 7 if weather cooperates.
Massive construction zone crash sparks shutdown on San Antonio interstate
A southbound I-35 crash in a San Antonio construction zone shut down the highway near Judson Road and O'Connor Road during the morning commute, backed traffic up to FM 1518, and forced detours before the main lanes reopened later Wednesday.
Delta flight diverts after engine warning during SFO-LAX trip
Delta Flight 2725 diverted to Fresno after the crew received an engine warning on a San Francisco-to-Los Angeles trip. The Boeing 737-800 landed safely, no injuries were reported, and the FAA is investigating.
BBC and Channel 4 enter streaming partnership talks
BBC director-general Matt Brittin said the corporation has discussed a streaming partnership with Channel 4, including a model that could put Channel 4 content on BBC iPlayer while preserving Channel 4’s ad-funded setup.
Mumbai-Pune rail traffic resumes on single line after 44-hour rain disruption
Mumbai-Pune rail services resumed on one line late on July 7 after a 44-hour suspension caused by landslides and heavy rain in the Lonavala ghat section. Restoration work is still under way to reopen the remaining track and normalize traffic.