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Qantas freight pilots vote for industrial action

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July 1, 2025
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The TWU, AFAP and AIPA say more than 90 per cent of Express Freighters pilots have voted yes to action over a pay offer that puts them “at the bottom of the industry”. Low-level actions are set to begin on Friday, including not completing work on days …

Siemens Mobility unveils new battery-electric locomotive for North America

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July 1, 2025
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Siemens Mobility has introduced the Charger B+AC, a next-generation passenger locomotive designed specifically for the North American market.The post Siemens Mobility unveils new battery-electric locomotive for North America appeared first on Railway T…

PORR signs $468m contract for Lodz high-speed rail tunnel in Poland

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July 1, 2025
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CPK and PORR have finalised an agreement to build a 4.6km high-speed railway tunnel in Lodz, which is expected to be PolandThe post PORR signs $468m contract for Lodz high-speed rail tunnel in Poland appeared first on Railway Technology.

Train operators to run West Yorkshire trial for blind passengers using ticket gates

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June 30, 2025
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The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is working with Network Rail and publicly-owned train operators that serve the county on a trial of measures to improve the travel experience for blind residents.

Huge drugs seizure at London Gateway

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June 30, 2025
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A massive cocaine seizure has been made at London Gateway port. It comes after a container ship inbound from Panama was searched. The haul was discovered in a single container hidden deep within a stack of 37 others.

Qantas’ first A321XLR en route to Sydney

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June 30, 2025
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VH-OGA, named Great Ocean Road, will first travel to Bangkok in what will be the longest flight of the type operated by a commercial airline, before carrying on to the NSW capital. It’s expected to arrive in Australia on Wednesday morning shortly after…

Trailblazing Tigerair CEO to head bickering Melbourne rail committee

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June 30, 2025
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The Victorian state government said Merren McArthur would be tasked with creating a “collaborative and constructive environment” among members of the newly established steering committee, which will include senior figures from the airport, state and fe…

Fire engulfs freighter alongside at Hull

Simon Walton
June 30, 2025
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A serious fire broke out aboard a bulk carrier moored at Albert Dock, Hull, on England’s east coast on Friday (27 June). The blaze triggered a significant emergency response and impacted the city’s port and surrounding areas.

Fire engulfs freighter alongside at Hull

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June 30, 2025
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Qantas to lease 4 midlife 737s to combat delivery delays

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June 30, 2025
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In a note to staff, the airline’s domestic chief executive, Markus Svensson, said the midlife aircraft would provide “bridging capacity” and receive new interiors to make they appear as-new to customers.