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Brightline West earmarks $21B for LA‑Las Vegas high‑speed rail
Brightline West is allocating roughly $21 billion to construct a high‑speed rail line linking Los Angeles and Las Vegas, targeting completion before the 2028 Olympics. The two‑hour train will compete directly with the three‑hour door‑to‑door flight that carries about two million passengers each year, offering comparable or lower fares.
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By the numbers: AIP Management acquires additional stake in Cross London Trains
Lucid unveiled a two‑seater robotaxi concept without a steering wheel or pedals, alongside new self‑driving subscription plans ranging from $69 to $199 per month. The vehicle promises 40% lower operating costs and an efficiency of about 5.5 miles per kilowatt‑hour, though pricing and launch timeline remain undisclosed. Lucid is partnering with Uber and Nuro to commercialize the robotaxi while also expanding its affordable midsize EV platform. This move positions Lucid directly against Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab and other subscription‑based autonomous offerings.
Hong Kong Police Force: • fatal traffic accidents in 2025: 92, up 24% Y-O-Y • 52 deaths were pedestrians • Launching inattentive driving and jaywalking crackdown March 17th-31st HK01 (Chinese):
MSC announced a strategic realignment of its USA‑Africa Uswasa service, moving the Ivory Coast port call from San Pedro to Abidjan to streamline its West African network. The revised rotation now links New York, Baltimore and Savannah with key African hubs such...
Shanghai‑listed Jinjiang Shipping has placed an order for four 1,900 TEU boxships from Jiangsu New Yangzijiang Shipbuilding, with options for another four of the same design. Each vessel is priced at roughly RMB 205 million ($29.7 million), forming part of a broader RMB 1.94 billion investment to...
An Emirates flight from Thiruvananthapuram to Dubai turned back after Dubai International Airport was shut following a security incident. The aircraft, carrying 353 passengers and 19 crew, departed at 4:40 am and returned to its origin at 8:40 am. A second Emirates...
Changan introduced four upgraded models in Mexico – the Alsvin Plus sedan and three SUVs (CS35 Max, CS55 Plus, CS75 Plus) – during a high‑profile launch event. A 287‑km test drive across the Yucatán Peninsula, attended by more than 150...
Chinese automaker Changan has introduced the all‑electric DEEPAL S05 in the United Kingdom, positioning it as a premium‑styled compact C‑SUV at a non‑premium price. The model is equipped with a 68.8 kWh LFP battery delivering up to 303 miles (RWD) and...
Air India and its low‑cost arm Air India Express will operate a combined 48 scheduled and non‑scheduled flights to the Middle East on Monday. The carriers will run ten flights to Jeddah, including return services from Delhi and Mumbai and...
Dan Umphress, a veteran of the trucking industry, was named the 2027 CCJ Career Leadership Award recipient. After leading fleet operations at FedEx Freight, he revitalized Kroger’s aging delivery fleet, slashing maintenance costs and introducing LED trailer lights for safety. He...
Marine fuel sales at Singapore, the world’s largest bunkering hub, slipped 10.6% month‑on‑month in February to 4.67 million tonnes, though they were 12.8% higher than a year earlier. Low‑sulphur VLSFO volumes fell 9.8% and high‑sulphur fuel oil dropped 15.2%, while alternative...
U.S. traffic fatalities are declining as Vision Zero initiatives prove effective, with cities like Milwaukee reporting a 20% drop. However, many municipalities lag due to political resistance favoring convenience over safety. Fare‑free transit debates highlight cost‑shifting concerns, while suburban referendums...
Prolintas Group operations head Azmee Nin has been named president of the Malaysian Highway Concessionaires Association (MHCA) for the 2026‑2028 term. The new executive team also includes Latar Highway COO Ahmad Fuad Shahimi as deputy president, IJM Toll CEO Chua...
Aviation innovation in Europe has stalled, with emissions from flying more than doubling since 1990 and the flagship Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo still based on 1960s‑80s designs. The EU’s Clean Sky and Clean Aviation programmes have poured billions into research, yet...
The "Tri‑Five" label refers to Chevrolet’s 1955‑1957 model years, encompassing the 150, 210 and Bel Air trims plus niche sub‑models like the Nomad, Handyman and Delray. Over 4.5 million units were built, with the rare Nomad wagon limited to 22,375 examples, making...
♦️Here’s a striking example of how a closure of the Strait of Hormuz can reshape global oil flows—and how Saudi Arabia can rapidly adapt by diverting supplies from its eastern fields to western Red Sea terminals. ♦️A VLCC oil tanker was...
Victorian police report that key‑cloning devices now feature in roughly one‑third of all car thefts, accounting for 30‑40% of the 33,000 vehicles stolen in the year to September 2025. The illegal tools, originally sold to mechanics for legitimate diagnostics, are bought...
Victoria’s public‑transport authority is piloting a contactless “tap and go” ticketing system on its City Loop, Craigieburn, Upfield, Ballarat and Seymour train lines. Full‑fare passengers can tap on and off using Mastercard, Visa, smartphones or smartwatches, eliminating the need for...
Swiss 3PL Alloga modernized its Bern distribution center by integrating Interroll’s Modular Conveyor Platform with Flück Fördertechnik. The modular, zero‑pressure accumulation system increased transport capacity, boosted throughput by 45% and expanded storage within the existing footprint without interrupting operations. Custom...
*DUBAI TEMPORARILY SUSPENDS FLIGHTS AT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT For years, Dubai, the UAE and Qatar have presented themselves as bulletproof tax havens and sanctuaries for the global elite. Just four years ago, Qatar hosted the 2022 World Cup, signaling the region's arrival...
Atlanta is the best run airport in America, possibly the world. I don’t know why it gets hate, other than just not liking how big it is. It’s so logically laid out: one automated subway down the middle, gates in...
SAF‑Holland unveiled BrakeSight, a real‑time brake‑pad and rotor wear monitor, at the ATA Technology & Maintenance Council event on March 15, 2026. The sensor integrates directly into Haldex ModulT air‑disc calipers and reports wear data to a frame‑mounted ECU, covering temperatures from ‑40 °C...
#WhosNext? Airport porters? These vehicles could carry your luggage from a check-in-counter right to the airplace. (GiGadgets) #Robotics https://t.co/Viw14CSgkp
Which would likely mean a 500 Boeing airplane deal with China would be pushed, too.
Ukraine struck two Russian ro‑ro rail ferries, the Slavyanin and Avangard, disabling both vessels in the Kerch Strait. The attacks leave Russia without any operational rail ferries on the Black Sea, forcing reliance on the Kerch Bridge for bulk rail...
As I’ve posted dozen of times before: the US Navy has become extremely good at decommissioning ships Ohhhhhhh, wait, hold the phone Belay my last 🎉🎉
“Escorts are a sideshow” 🤡🤡 Now I’ve been critical of our ability to surge enough destroyers to conduct effective convoys…. But “sideshow”?? And what qualifies an energy advisor to understand maritime choke points? 60 Minutes should have called Sal @mercoglianos
The latest content roundup highlights several key developments across travel and hospitality. Avios Shop doubled its redemption limit to 50%, offering greater flexibility for frequent flyers. A boutique hotel review of The Hoxton Shoreditch underscores the growing demand for experiential...
The EU has granted a rare tariff exemption to the CUPRA Tavascan, an electric SUV built in China for the European brand. The waiver removes the combined 10 % standard duty and 20.7 % China‑origin surcharge, provided the model meets a minimum...
Aprilia has launched the SR GT 400, a crossover scooter that blends sport‑bike performance with adventure‑oriented ergonomics. It is powered by a liquid‑cooled 400 cc single‑cylinder engine delivering 36 hp and a claimed 0‑60 mph sprint in five seconds. The bike features a high‑rigidity double‑cradle...
The Star Bulk bulker Star Gwyenth bolted and made the run though the Strait and out. She is Marshall Is-flagged but US owned. https://t.co/2eQ7Lwqh17
The article ranks twelve all‑season tires by their UTQG treadwear scores, highlighting models that range from a modest 600 to an industry‑leading 860. It details each tire’s rating, warranty length, price bracket, and standout technologies such as silica compounds, EcoPlus,...
The 1980 AMC Eagle Turbo‑Diesel was a niche, performance‑oriented version of the Eagle, equipped with a 3.6‑liter VM Motori turbo‑diesel delivering 150 hp and 219 lb‑ft of torque. Only seven were built, and a single example now resides at the Rambler Ranch in...
BHP has broken ground on a sixth car dumper at its Nelson Point terminal, part of the $1.4 billion Port Debottlenecking Project 2. The new CD6 unit will tip two 135‑tonne rail cars at once, delivering up to 16,000 tonnes of iron ore...
The latest Monday’s Friday Reads curates six transport stories ranging from technology to infrastructure. TfL is testing virtual‑reality tools to encourage active bystander behavior, while the London Transport Museum unveils new exhibition spaces. A Glasgow rail station is being sold...
China Railway Construction Engineering Group signed an agreement with a joint venture of Uzbekistan Railways and Kazakhstan’s PTC Holding to build Silkway Central Asia, an $84 million, 159‑hectare logistics hub near Tashkent. The first phase should be operational by 2027, with...
Heritage Expeditions announced the addition of Heritage Discoverer, a 108‑metre, purpose‑built expedition ship set to join its fleet in May 2027. The vessel, formerly the Silver Explorer, carries a 1A ice class rating, 130 passenger capacity and a 15‑person expedition team....
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright approved a 13% increase in exports from Venture Global’s Plaquemines LNG terminal, adding up to 0.45 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) for non‑FTA destinations. The move raises the facility’s authorized capacity to 3.85 Bcf/d, combining both...
Former President Donald Trump signaled openness to negotiations with Iran to resolve a dispute that has disrupted oil markets and nearly halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. He said Iran wants a deal but the terms must include Tehran...
European Union foreign ministers will discuss strengthening the Aspides naval mission, which currently patrols the Red Sea to protect merchant vessels from Houthi attacks. The mission operates two ships directly, with additional support from French and Italian vessels, and officials...
European Consumer Centres (ECC) processed a record 165,000 travel‑related complaints in 2025, with German inquiries up 25% year‑over‑year. Delayed flights, cancellations and booking changes dominate the grievances, underscoring persistent disruption despite post‑pandemic demand recovery. The EU261/2004 regulation obliges airlines to...
Global electric‑vehicle (EV) sales reached 1.1 million units in the first two months of 2026, but growth was highly uneven. Europe led the surge, posting a 21% year‑over‑year increase and moving over 600,000 EVs, while the rest‑of‑world market jumped 84% driven...
Hong Kong's Transport Department has proposed fare adjustments of up to 12.8% on six key ferry routes serving Cheung Chau, Lamma Island, Mui Wo and Peng Chau, slated to take effect on April 1. This marks the first price revision in...
Quick explainer of how the Food Dude's math is wrong (again) today: when you think about the impact of carbon pricing on fuel costs (diesel in this case), what matters is which parts of the supply chain are covered and...
Phillips Connect announced six platform enhancements aimed at deepening trailer intelligence for fleets. The upgrades introduce a new JumpStart service that delivers six sensor data streams, an upgraded CargoVision system that flags unauthorized occupants, and driver‑behavior analytics that work even...
The 2026 Lincoln Navigator builds on its 2025 redesign with a refreshed exterior, a 3.5 L V6 powertrain and a tech‑heavy cabin marketed as a “spa on wheels.” Lincoln reintroduces the entry‑level Premiere trim, now starting around $92,000, while offering Black...
Fernando Alonso retired on lap 33 of the Chinese Grand Prix after the Aston Martin AM26 suffered severe vibrations that left him unable to feel his hands and feet. The retirement marked the longest uninterrupted stint for the AM26, yet...
🚨WHY CHOKEPOINTS ARE IMPORTANT?🚨 Think about the issues we have experienced with maritime chokepoints over the last five years. 2021: Ever Given shut down the Suez Canal for 6 days. 2022: Russia invades Ukraine and disrupts the Turkish Strait. 2023-24: Panama Canal lower water...
#DidYouKnow that in the 1940s snowmobiles were powered by propellers? #Transportation #Technology #History #JVGpost https://t.co/AsRG2eqes8
Ford announced a recall of more than 2.34 million 2020‑2026 SUVs, including Escape, Explorer, Corsair, Aviator, Broncos and Edge, due to a rear‑view camera software glitch, infotainment module overheating, and misaligned wiper‑motor terminals. The NHTSA reports no injuries, but the visibility...
Trucking spot rates are incredibly stable right now. Contract freight rates are still moving up. Tender volumes moving up. Tender rejections stable. The doomsday folks selling panic in freight markets are not looking at the data. https://t.co/R8VVxcYhOv
