Tasos Nikolaidis, transport sector chief of PASOK – Movement for Change, questioned Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Staikouras about significant safety issues in the Athens Electric Railway system. He cited incidents involving smoke emission and malfunctioning doors in recent…
Jeju Air’s CEO, Kim E-Bae, has pledged to restore passenger confidence after a tragic accident that claimed 179 lives on one of its flights. The Boeing 737-800 crashed while attempting to land in Muan, South Korea, after failing to deploy…
A truck carrying wedding guests plunged off a bridge in rural Ethiopia, resulting in at least 66 fatalities. The incident happened in the Sidama region, where the overfilled truck was transporting attendees from a church wedding to a reception. Efforts…
The Greek Parliament is set to discuss and vote on a bill aimed at restructuring the railway sector and enhancing transport regulatory authorities. The bill received majority support in committee but faces strong opposition from parties like PASOK and SYRIZA….
Maria Karystianou, president of the Victims of the Tempi Train Disaster Association, has accused the government of engaging in cover-up processes related to the train accident in Tempi. During a parliamentary session, she highlighted critical lapses in safety regulations and…
A 61-year-old staff member of the Elizabeth line has died in a London hospital following a serious assault at Ilford station. The British Transport Police responded to the incident on December 4, where the victim suffered critical head injuries. A…
A study of national statistics reveals that 119 deaths in 2022 from accidents involving Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs), primarily electric scooters, highlight a growing safety concern. Researchers urge for improved data collection to understand risks better, noting that many accidents…
As the second week of Ireland’s general election campaigning begins, political parties are set to release policy papers covering justice, health, transport, housing, and tourism. Fine Gael plans to enhance law enforcement with facial recognition tech and increase gardaí numbers,…
A recent report revealed that a password issue significantly exacerbated the chaos at UK airports over the August Bank Holiday, causing over 700,000 passenger disruptions. The trouble began when a flight’s data error created confusion in air traffic control, hindered…
