Transport
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Rail nationalisation: the answer to improving Britain's railways?
The Explainer Labour has ambitious plans to bring train operations under public control
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Labour to renationalise rail within five years
Speed Read State-run rail network will be 'more transparent and clearer' – but not necessarily cheaper
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Titanic II: a 'far superior' replica, 'without the tragic ending'
In the Spotlight Australian billionaire is launching his third attempt at recreating the doomed ocean liner
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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'Unexploded bombs': why e-bikes are the fastest growing fire risk
Under The Radar Dangerous batteries and conversion kits caused a record number of deaths last year
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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London's Overground: a 'woke' rebrand?
Talking Point Sadiq Khan's recent announcement that TfL will be renaming Overground lines was highly polarising
By The Week UK Published
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The maritime choke points threatening supply chains across the world
The Explainer Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are not the only threat to global shipping, experts warn
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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United and Alaska find loose bolts on Boeing 737 Max 9s grounded after midair blowout
Speed Read Preliminary inspections of Max 9 emergency door plugs suggest a possible broader problem with how the aircraft were assembled or modified
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Boeing facing more questions after mid-air panel blowout
Speed Read US authorities ground latest Max 737 jets after 'catastrophic' crashes involving older models
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Mystic's 'terrifying' 2024 predictions
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Tariff delay for electric cars: enough to recharge the EV market?
Talking Point Car industry says a delay to the EU levy will 'support consumer choice and affordability'
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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'Waste cooking oil will get airlines nowhere near holy grail of net zero'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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Investigation finds more than 30 oil ships across the world are at risk of deadly accidents
Speed Read The investigation was spurred by a deadly tanker explosion in February 2022
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of HS2
Pros and cons The government has scrapped plans for the northern leg of the high-speed railway after spiralling costs and delays
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Italian authorities looking into Venice tourist bus crash that killed 21
Speed Read Flags flying at half-mast after 'apocalyptic' incident
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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