• Rail connectivity to City of Derry Airport to form part of final All-Island Rail Review report next month

    Mr. O’Dowd was asked about transport links to the Eglinton aviation hub by SDLP MLA Cara Hunter. Ms. Hunter asked the minister if park-and-ride provision had been considered for CoDA and if there were any further updates on rail connectivity to the airport. "I have no information in front of me about a park-and-ride for the City of Derry Airport. As for connectivity through the rail network, that will form part of the all-island rail review. I hope to be able to publish that review in June. “I...

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hint that there will be more quasi-royal trips to Africa as they thank Nigeria for ‘the first of many memorable trips’

    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hint that there will be more quasi-royal trips to Africa as they thank Nigeria for 'the first of many memorable trips' - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have hinted that they are planning more quasi-royal trips to Africa in the future after thanking Nigeria for 'the first of many memorable trips'.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex flew back to California after leaving Abuja yesterday following a three-day visit to the country at the invitation of the military.And the...

  • Defending the Philippines via alliances

    It is time we understand that the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the increasing tension in the Taiwan Strait caused by China and the increasing pressure on the Philippines regarding the illegal possession of Philippine sovereign territory are interconnected and not isolated events.

  • Behind Big Skies & Iron Rails

    Trains.com Video BONUS | Behind Big Skies & Iron Rails … “Anything for The Shot.” It’s the photographer’s creed. But what does that really mean? Especially when it comes to railfan images captured by Trains.com’s intrepid adventurer Tom Danneman, who often contends with extended exposure to wild weather, rugged landscape, and outright lethal creatures too! []Read More

  • Kokua Line: How is rail ridership holding up?

    Question: It’s been almost a year since the rail started running. Is ridership holding up to the hype of the early days?

  • Take a trip to the Kewpie doll Museum

    The Bonniebrook Home Museum is where the creator of the Kewpie Doll, Rose O'Neill, once resided.  From Atlas Obscura:  "ROSE O'NEILL WAS A FORMIDABLE Renaissance woman. Born in 1874, she worked as a cartoonist, illustrator, artist, and writer. She created the Kewpie, which would become the first trademarked household name cartoon character.  — Read the rest

  • Firefighter injured at Progress Rail plant in Florida

    NAPLES, Fla. — One firefighter was injured in a fire at a Progress Rail facility in Naples early this morning (Friday, May 17). WFTX-TV reports 16 people were in the building at the time the fire broke out, but all evacuated safely. Twenty fire units and 41 firefighters responded to the incident at a single-story []Read More

  • 7 Android apps I swear by for smooth trips

    Whether you're on a work trip or two-week vacation, these apps will help you make the most of your adventure abroad.

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    Memorial Day road trip safety tips

    Cheap Insurance offers road trip safety tips to ensure an enjoyable and safe Memorial Day journey.

  • No injuries reported in Pittsburgh light rail derailment

    PITTSBURGH — Two cars of a Pittsburgh Regional Transit Red Line light rail train derailed Monday afternoon, causing no injuries but leading to significant service delays. The transit agency reported on social media site X that about 15 people were on aboard at the time of the 4 p.m. derailment at Willow Station in the []Read More

  • The best Maine river for an overnight paddling trip

    A free-flowing river with a large watershed, the Machias River begins in the lakes region of northern Washington County.

  • Frisch: Getting a bite on the first walleye trip

    Mike Frisch and the Fishing the Midwest team give tips on getting walleyes to bite ahead of the state walleye opener.