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Virgin shaves back capacity as fuel costs climb

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April 15, 2026
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Australia’s second largest airline group will cut domestic capacity by one per cent for the fourth quarter of this financial year. In a market update to the ASX, the carrier said it expects its fuel costs to rise by $30-40 million over previous expecta…

Air New Zealand Skynest beds on sale from next month

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April 15, 2026
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Initially available on the airline’s new 787-9 Dreamliner fleet for Auckland-New York services starting in December, six pods per aircraft will be available to Economy and Premium Economy customers in two four-hour sessions per flight, with prices star…

Rising fuel prices force contract terminations, but “no large crisis” (for CT)

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April 15, 2026
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The first reports of terminated and amended contracts have appeared amid the growing diesel prices. Both the Slovak operator ŽS Cargo and their Czech counterparts…

GWR HST Farewell Pack to be released on Thursday, previewed today

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April 14, 2026
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Dovetail Games is inviting players to “get ready to celebrate the 200 year history of modern railways”, as it releases its GWR HST Farewell Pack Add-on on Thursday (16 April).

Türkiye rehabilitates railway towards Persian Gulf for freight operations

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April 14, 2026
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Türkiye has renovated 350 kilometers of railway tracks along its border with Syria. The railway will serve as a key link in the Development Road,…

Will Europe miss out on Middle Corridor opportunities?

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April 14, 2026
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In Europe, the Middle Corridor is not often considered to be nothing more than an alternative transit route to and from China. However, its potential…

CargoBeamer launches new transalpine intermodal connection

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April 14, 2026
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Intermodal logistics provider CargoBeamer has launched a new transalpine service. It now connects Stuttgart to Milan. The service responds to the cancellation of the Freiburg-Novara…

Algeciras-Bobadilla line closed ‘at least until August’

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April 14, 2026
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The rail connection to Spain’s largest port in Algeciras will be closed at least until August due to the recent storms that hit southern Spain.…

Melbourne breaks March international record despite Gulf crisis

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April 14, 2026
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Australia’s second-largest gateway saw more than 1 million international travellers in March for the first time, up from last year’s previous record. A total of 3,129,811 people travelled through the airport last month, including domestic and regional …

Melbourne Airport rail takes another step forward

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April 14, 2026
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CPB Contractors Pty Ltd and SMEC Australia will compete with FCC Construction, Martinus Rail, Arcadis, and BG&E for the contract on stage 1, including the widening of the rail corridor, works on Sunshine Station, and the section between West Foots…