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Sinkholes suspend Gatwick train services, stranding passengers near Purley
Train services to and from Gatwick Airport were suspended on June 14 after sinkholes were found on a railway bridge near Purley, closing the line between Purley and East Croydon. Network Rail later said limited services were resuming after emergency repairs, but disruption was expected to continue into the night.
Tourist train overturns in Cártama, Spain, injuring 17 to 18 people
A tourist train used as a free shuttle for Cártama's festival overturned on Saturday night, injuring at least 17 people, with some early reports putting the toll at 18. Four people, including three minors, were taken to hospitals. The town hall suspended the service and the Guardia Civil opened an investigation.
At least 17 injured as tourist train overturns in Cártama, Málaga
A tourist train overturned in Cártama, Málaga, during a local festival on June 13, injuring at least 17 people, including three minors. Four were taken to hospital, no serious injuries were reported, and authorities suspended the service while investigating the cause.
M-K-T Bridge on the Heights Hike and Bike Trail reopens after more than a year of repairs
Houston’s M-K-T Bridge on the Heights Hike and Bike Trail has reopened after more than a year of repairs, restoring a major pedestrian and cycling connection over White Oak Bayou. The span was closed in January 2025 after debris from nearby Interstate 10 construction, shifted by rainwater, damaged its columns.
Hamburg-Berlin rail line reopens after major renovation
The Hamburg-Berlin rail corridor reopened on June 14 after a major renovation that ran six weeks late because of severe winter conditions and frozen ground. Freight trains had already started using the line the night before, and the first long-distance passenger train left Hamburg early in the morning as Deutsche Bahn warned of possible startup issues on day one.
How to reach Noida airport? Police chip in with route advice
Ahead of Noida International Airport’s June 15 launch, district administration and traffic police have issued a traffic and parking plan for private vehicles, taxis, buses, auto-rickshaws and cargo carriers, while road transport remains the main access option at opening.
Wittenberge opens renovated station as ICE stops return
Wittenberge has completed the renovation of its station just as the Berlin-Hamburg rail corridor returns to service on June 14, 2026. ICE trains are set to stop in the Brandenburg town again, restoring a major long-distance link after months of disruption.
Emirates boss urges UK to consider renationalising Heathrow to unlock third runway
Emirates president Sir Tim Clark has urged the UK to consider renationalising Heathrow, arguing that the airport’s private ownership structure is slowing plans for a third runway. The call comes as the Civil Aviation Authority pushes for more competition in the expansion process and Heathrow defends its private financing model.
Hibernia Line launches Cork-Boulogne ferry service
Hibernia Line has launched a year-round ferry service between Ringaskiddy, Cork, and Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, with maiden sailings by St Patrick and MV Akka and ambitions for tourism, freight and jobs.
Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 clips radar mast after landing at Antalya
A Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 267 people struck a radar mast while taxiing after landing at Antalya Airport, damaging the aircraft and prompting an evacuation. Officials have opened a technical investigation, while reports differ on whether one or three passengers suffered minor injuries.
Fire erupts under Six Flags Magic Mountain roller coaster in California
A brush fire broke out under the X2 roller coaster area at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, and was quickly contained. No injuries, evacuations or structural damage were reported, and the park remained open while investigators looked into the cause.
Turkish Airlines jet strikes radar mast after landing in Antalya
A Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 flying from Istanbul struck a ground radar antenna pole while taxiing after landing in Antalya, damaging the aircraft and prompting an evacuation. Turkish Airlines said all 267 passengers were safe, one passenger sustained minor injuries, and investigators have opened a technical review.
Tipperary fatal crash prompts road closure and witness appeal
A motorcyclist in his 30s died after a collision with a car in Ballynagrana, Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary, on Thursday, June 11. Gardaí closed the road for a forensic examination, took the car driver to hospital as a precaution and appealed for witnesses and dash-cam footage.
Dublin City Council sets five-day Castleforbes Road closure
Dublin City Council has scheduled a five-day daytime closure of Castleforbes Road in Dublin 1 from Monday, June 15, to Friday, June 19, 2026, to allow surface water connection works at the junctions with Mayor Street Upper and North Wall Quay. Pedestrian access will be maintained, local access will be accommodated where possible, and diversions will be signposted.
U.S. spends $750,000 to evacuate American woman stranded on Pitcairn after hantavirus exposure
The State Department is chartering a private yacht at an estimated cost of $750,000 to evacuate an American woman from Pitcairn Island after possible hantavirus exposure aboard the MV Hondius. The case extends the broader outbreak response tied to the cruise ship and highlights the cost and difficulty of reaching the remote South Pacific island.
BCSO: Major crash shuts down part of Highway 90 - what we know
A major crash on U.S. Highway 90 West near TX-211 and Masterson Road/Texas Research Parkway slowed Friday morning traffic in far west Bexar County, with only one lane open and backups stretching toward Hunt Lane and Ray Ellison Drive.
NJ Transit adds 600-person boats as backup World Cup evacuation plan
NJ Transit is preparing two 600-person boats at Weehawken to move World Cup fans back toward New York after matches if rail service on the Amtrak corridor fails. The contingency comes after criticism over the agency’s World Cup fares and broader reliability concerns.
Dublin to Belfast train delayed amid Belfast unrest and wider Translink travel disruptions
The 7.40am Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central service was delayed at Newry because of disruptive passengers as Translink warned of continued disruption after a second night of unrest in Northern Ireland.
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Singapore’s YouTrip launches a children’s travel card with Singapore-only rollout
YouTrip has launched YouTrip Family, a travel card and wallet for children ages 7 to 18, with parental controls and zero FX fees. The rollout is currently limited to Singapore citizens, with permanent residents and other pass holders eligible from September 2026 and expansion to Thailand and Australia planned later.
Summer Shuttle Service Returns to Big Basin Redwoods State Park for Weekends and Holidays
California State Parks says Big Basin Redwoods State Park’s free summer shuttle will return on Memorial Day weekend 2026, serving visitors on weekends and holidays from the temporary Saddle Mountain parking area.
Ground stop at O'Hare Airport due to thunderstorms lifted
FAA departures at O'Hare were briefly halted Tuesday morning as thunderstorms moved through Chicago, then the ground stop was lifted around 8:20 a.m. CDT.
KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension opens to riders
Kansas City’s 0.7-mile Riverfront Extension opened for passenger service on May 18, linking the downtown streetcar line to Berkley Riverfront.
State Department temporarily pauses visa services in Juba, Kinshasa, and Kampala
The State Department has temporarily paused visa services at U.S. embassies in Juba, Kinshasa and Kampala, citing the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the region. The move follows WHO’s emergency declaration and recent U.S. travel advisory updates.
Heathrow passenger numbers fall on Iran war disruption
Heathrow said April passenger numbers fell about 5% year on year to 6.7 million, with Middle East traffic down more than 50% because of conflict-related disruption. Transfer traffic rose about 10%, and the airport will review its 2026 forecast in June.