Keywords: Transportation


Erdoğan highlights strategic importance of the East-West Middle Corridor

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the growing geopolitical and economic importance of the Caspian-transit East-West Middle Corridor during an official visit to Kazakhstan, describing the route as a modern version of the historic Silk Road connecting Asia and Europe. Speaking at meetings in Astana alongside......

Train collision in Indonesia leaves 16 dead, all women, police say

A train collision near Jakarta, Indonesia, has resulted in at least 16 deaths, all of whom are women, according to local police. The number of fatalities rose after one injured passenger died in hospital, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The accident occurred on Monday evening near Bekasi Timur station,......

US receives 6,000 applications for air traffic control jobs in just 12 hours, officials say

The United States has seen an unexpectedly high level of interest in aviation careers, with thousands of applicants responding to a recent recruitment drive for air traffic control positions. According to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, the Federal Aviation Administration received around 6,000......

Tpg invests $100 million in student mobility company zum

Private equity firm TPG has announced a $100 million investment in Zum, a U.S.-based company focused on modernizing student transportation. The deal places Zum’s valuation at approximately $1.7 billion, reflecting strong growth and increasing investor confidence in the sector. The investment is......

UK services firms face rising costs and weakening optimism amid Iran war

Companies in the United Kingdom's services sector experienced a sharp increase in operating costs in March, the largest month-to-month jump since 2021, according to a recent survey. Rising energy and transportation expenses were the primary drivers of the surge, highlighting inflationary pressures......

Fuel price surge forces Somali Tuk-Tuk drivers off the roads

Tuk-tuk drivers in Mogadishu, Somalia, are struggling to keep their vehicles on the road as fuel prices skyrocket due to disruptions linked to the ongoing Iran conflict. Rising costs have forced many drivers to park their three-wheelers, while passengers have reduced trips or walked instead. The conflict......

Kenitra–Marrakech high-speed rail line: foundations of major railway bridge completed

The foundation works of a key railway bridge on Morocco’s Kenitra–Marrakech high-speed rail line have been successfully completed, marking an important milestone in the development of the project. The bridge, which extends over more than 440 meters, is based on a mixed steel-and-concrete......

Spain records new rail accident as train hits crane near Cartagena

A commuter train collided with a crane on Thursday around midday near the city of Cartagena, in southeastern Spain, leaving several people with minor injuries, according to the national rail operator Renfe. The incident occurred in the area of Alumbres and involved a narrow-gauge suburban train operating......

Number of airports reflects a country’s geography and connectivity needs

The total number of airports in a country is not just a statistic—it often mirrors the geographical size, population distribution, and the way cities and remote regions are connected. Countries with large territories tend to rely on air transport as a necessity rather than a luxury. In the Arab......