Lack of food, water and toilets: Via Rail passengers are angry after being stuck in Quebec for 10 hours
Via Rail passengers are speaking out after their train from Montreal to Quebec City broke down and left them stranded for about 10 hours over the long weekend without food, water or access to a toilet. Rudy El Maghariki says…
Owasso truck driver rescues 4 victims trapped in his vehicle
An Owasso truck driver has received national recognition for his courageous actions behind the wheel. Patterson Decency Thomas Patterson, who works for Melton Truck Lines in Tulsa, was recently honored by the Truckload Carriers Association for rescuing four people trapped…
Industrial action at SamTrans could lead to disruptions in bus services
SamTrans buses are experiencing service interruptions The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1574, which represents nearly 400 essential SamTrans workers such as bus drivers and utility workers, has rejected the company’s latest contract proposal and is planning a sick-out strike…
Will the car-free Olympics in Los Angeles work?
What is undisputed is that by the mid-1940s, powerful social forces were transforming Los Angeles so that commuters had only two options: drive or take the public bus. As a result, LA was so congested that it often took hours…
When “wonderful” customer service in Southwest Florida means saving a life
Real estate market in Southwest Florida: Prices and sales are falling According to their latest statistics, Naples real estate agents’ inventories increased nearly 60% year over year, while Lee County inventories grew more than 50% in June. Tourism in Lee…
Subway Service Alerts: Brooklyn Heights and Surrounding Areas
This weekend, from late Friday night, August 23, to early Monday morning, August 26, a three-stop service is planned for the 4 line. There will be no service at platforms 4/5 at Borough Hall, as 4 line service to and…
According to MarketsandMarkets™, the global rail vehicle market will be worth $40.1 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%
MarketsandMarkets Research Pvt. Ltd. Chicago, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The rail vehicles market is valued at $28.6 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $40.1 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 5.8%…
Council is recommended to change truck routes in Bloomington
It is important to remember that parking is not just about finding a place for the truck itself. The lucky truck drivers who find a place at a stop eat, shower and sleep there. This is not only a “national…
Boeing shares slip after continued setbacks in mechanical engineering
BA shares fell more than 4% on Tuesday. Due to concerns about several 787 models, the FAA issued a corresponding directive on Monday. During the test flights of the Boeing 777X, a problem occurred related to cracks in the engine…
Blairsville Town Council discusses tree removal and replacement | State
BLAIRSVILLE – At its monthly meeting Tuesday, the Blairsville City Council voted 4-2 to approve tree trimming along Walnut Street as recommended by PennDOT. Council approved a bid from Jarvie Tree Services totaling $10,500 to trim 42 trees that block…
