Deutsche Bahn pays out compensation to millions of rail passengers in GermanyDeutsche Bahn's punctuality in 2024 was historically poor, resulting in €197 million paid to compensate passengers for delays.
SWR apologises for Arterio train delays, promises accelerated rollout ahead of SummerSouth Western Railway is addressing delays in introducing the new Arterio trains to ensure faster service implementation.
Deutsche Bahn pays out compensation to millions of rail passengers in GermanyDeutsche Bahn's punctuality in 2024 was historically poor, resulting in €197 million paid to compensate passengers for delays.
SWR apologises for Arterio train delays, promises accelerated rollout ahead of SummerSouth Western Railway is addressing delays in introducing the new Arterio trains to ensure faster service implementation.
What we know about the closure at London's Heathrow AirportA fire at an electrical substation caused a significant power outage at Heathrow Airport, leading to widespread travel disruptions.
Flights resume at London Heathrow after a daylong closure sparked travel chaosHeathrow Airport is fully operational after an electrical fire, but travelers face significant delays and cancellations in the aftermath.
What we know about the closure at London's Heathrow AirportA fire at an electrical substation caused a significant power outage at Heathrow Airport, leading to widespread travel disruptions.
Flights resume at London Heathrow after a daylong closure sparked travel chaosHeathrow Airport is fully operational after an electrical fire, but travelers face significant delays and cancellations in the aftermath.
America's Best And Worst EV Charging Networks: These Fail Half The TimeShell Recharge and EVgo stations have high failure rates, causing problems for EV drivers approximately half the time they attempt to charge.
fromianVisits2 months agoThe London Buzz - 18th February 2025London's declining birth rate is affecting demand for school places.Brixton residents face prolonged disruption due to infrastructure issues.Sadiq Khan confronts criticism over declining office attendance.A schoolboy's tragic death has prompted an investigation.
Islington councillors slam 'greedy' Thames Water after bills soar and leaks increaseResidents of Islington are facing high bills and disruptions due to Thames Water's poor infrastructure management.Islington Council leaders criticize Thames Water for prioritizing profit over resident welfare.
Water back for most homes after burst pipe fixedThames Water restored supply to most homes in south London affected by a burst pipe.
Thames Water leak: Chaos as burst main sends 60ft 'geyser' into the air in west LondonA burst main in West London caused a dramatic 60-foot water geyser, leading to severe traffic disruptions.
Horrendous' Thames Water slammed over leaks, burst pipes and soaring billsThames Water's infrastructure issues and billing problems were heavily criticized during a council meeting, highlighting resident frustrations and company failings.
Four days on and thousands of south London homes still without waterWater supply was down due to a burst pipe, but has now been fixed, though low pressure may still affect some residents.
Camden left without water due to burst pipeA burst pipe in NW1 has left residents without water or experiencing low pressure, with repair efforts underway by Thames Water.
Islington councillors slam 'greedy' Thames Water after bills soar and leaks increaseResidents of Islington are facing high bills and disruptions due to Thames Water's poor infrastructure management.Islington Council leaders criticize Thames Water for prioritizing profit over resident welfare.
Water back for most homes after burst pipe fixedThames Water restored supply to most homes in south London affected by a burst pipe.
Thames Water leak: Chaos as burst main sends 60ft 'geyser' into the air in west LondonA burst main in West London caused a dramatic 60-foot water geyser, leading to severe traffic disruptions.
Horrendous' Thames Water slammed over leaks, burst pipes and soaring billsThames Water's infrastructure issues and billing problems were heavily criticized during a council meeting, highlighting resident frustrations and company failings.
Four days on and thousands of south London homes still without waterWater supply was down due to a burst pipe, but has now been fixed, though low pressure may still affect some residents.
Camden left without water due to burst pipeA burst pipe in NW1 has left residents without water or experiencing low pressure, with repair efforts underway by Thames Water.
Why Is It So Hard To Eradicate Mold at NYCHA?NYCHA struggles to remediate persistent mold issues, attributed to aging infrastructure and slow responses in resolving work orders.
Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline and empty when firestorm explodedThe Santa Ynez Reservoir's inoperability during a major wildfire contributed to diminished water pressure and dry hydrants in the Pacific Palisades.
Pakistan: Bus crashes leave dozens dead DW 08/25/2024At least 35 people died in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan, highlighting ongoing transportation safety issues in the country.
Woman's face left smashed up after tripping over raised manhole in West WickhamDiane Inglis sustained injuries after tripping on a misaligned manhole cover, highlighting safety concerns for elderly residents.
Pacific Palisades reservoir was offline and empty when firestorm explodedThe Santa Ynez Reservoir's inoperability during a major wildfire contributed to diminished water pressure and dry hydrants in the Pacific Palisades.
Pakistan: Bus crashes leave dozens dead DW 08/25/2024At least 35 people died in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan, highlighting ongoing transportation safety issues in the country.
Woman's face left smashed up after tripping over raised manhole in West WickhamDiane Inglis sustained injuries after tripping on a misaligned manhole cover, highlighting safety concerns for elderly residents.
Bronx Water Main Break Floods Streets and Submerges CarsA significant water main break in the Bronx caused severe flooding, submerging cars and leading to road closures, but no injuries were reported.
Boerum Hill water main break causes severe damage to vehiclesA water main break in Boerum Hill severely damaged parked vehicles, leaving residents to seek compensation from the city.
Bronx Water Main Break Floods Streets and Submerges CarsA significant water main break in the Bronx caused severe flooding, submerging cars and leading to road closures, but no injuries were reported.
Boerum Hill water main break causes severe damage to vehiclesA water main break in Boerum Hill severely damaged parked vehicles, leaving residents to seek compensation from the city.
Elias: Any blame for L.A. fires mainly belongs to bad choices decades agoFalse information about the fire in California by politicians distracts from the real contributing factors.
St Helier Hospital apologises for cancelling urgent blood tests in mass floodingSignificant flooding at St Helier Hospital caused by building disrepair disrupted blood testing services, highlighting concerns over infrastructure safety.
State transit funding for Long Island hits skids, enraging critics: 'Shortchanged'Long Island is receiving only 7.8% of New York's transport budget, a significant drop impacting local infrastructure funding.
Why some fire hydrants in LA had no water to fight the fires, despite full reservoirsFire hydrants in Los Angeles ran dry due to overwhelming demand and infrastructure issues, not a water shortage as claimed by some.
Lack of water from hydrants in Palisades fire is hurting firefighters, Caruso saysFire hydrants in Pacific Palisades reportedly ran dry during a fire, hindering firefighters' efforts to contain the blaze.
Water shortage disrupts overnight stays at Grand Canyon hotels before Labor Day weekendSignificant pipeline leaks at the Grand Canyon are disrupting hotel accommodations and prompting urgent water conservation efforts among residents and visitors.
Water pressure, overuse caused Pacific Palisades hydrants to fail during fire fight: officialsFirefighters faced severe water supply issues during the Pacific Palisades fire due to infrastructure problems and power outages.The firefighting system was overwhelmed, unable to handle multiple hydrants being used simultaneously.
Why some fire hydrants in LA had no water to fight the fires, despite full reservoirsFire hydrants in Los Angeles ran dry due to overwhelming demand and infrastructure issues, not a water shortage as claimed by some.
Lack of water from hydrants in Palisades fire is hurting firefighters, Caruso saysFire hydrants in Pacific Palisades reportedly ran dry during a fire, hindering firefighters' efforts to contain the blaze.
Water shortage disrupts overnight stays at Grand Canyon hotels before Labor Day weekendSignificant pipeline leaks at the Grand Canyon are disrupting hotel accommodations and prompting urgent water conservation efforts among residents and visitors.
Water pressure, overuse caused Pacific Palisades hydrants to fail during fire fight: officialsFirefighters faced severe water supply issues during the Pacific Palisades fire due to infrastructure problems and power outages.The firefighting system was overwhelmed, unable to handle multiple hydrants being used simultaneously.
Massive outage hits Puerto Rico, leaving over a million in the darkA massive power outage in Puerto Rico impacted over 1.2 million people, primarily caused by a failing underground power line.
A major power plant fails in Cuba, plunging the island into darkness againCuba is suffering from widespread power outages due to failures in major power plants, impacting daily life nationwide.
Massive outage hits Puerto Rico, leaving over a million in the darkA massive power outage in Puerto Rico impacted over 1.2 million people, primarily caused by a failing underground power line.
A major power plant fails in Cuba, plunging the island into darkness againCuba is suffering from widespread power outages due to failures in major power plants, impacting daily life nationwide.
At least 25 people dead after boat capsizes in DR CongoRiver transport in DRC is perilous due to overcrowding and poor infrastructure, resulting in repeated tragedies.
Stranded for hours: Downtown Brooklyn subway power outage exposes MTA challenges * Brooklyn PaperNew Yorkers demand accountability for recent subway service failures, linked to an electrical issue.
Rural Kent on the frontline of PM's battle to buildThe government plans to force councils to consider building on green belt land to address the housing crisis.
Issues with 200-home Brentwood development 'baked in'The planning for 191 new homes has inherent flaws due to limited access and lack of community facilities, as revealed in committee discussions.
Inside the botched maintenance job at Tahoe's popular state parkD.L. Bliss State Park remains closed for the third summer due to an ongoing and delayed maintenance project.
Deutsche Bahn: Ghost trains latest signal of railway woes DW 12/01/2024Deutsche Bahn's empty train runs around Berlin highlight operational inefficiencies due to insufficient railway sidings.
What to watch on TV and streaming today: Hector Caribbean, Ali & Ava and Meet Me Next ChristmasHector explores Jamaica's culture, focusing on Kingston's carnival and significant figures like Olympian Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
Skyscraper-high sewage plume erupts in MoscowA massive sewage eruption occurred in Moscow, potentially linked to cyberattacks or failing infrastructure.
Dock Collapse in Georgia Strikes Sapelo Island Community Fighting for Its CultureThe Gullah Geechee community on Sapelo Island is grieving a tragic dock collapse while demanding accountability for infrastructure failures impacting their safety.
Tribal colleges underfunded with maintenance backlogsTribal colleges face significant infrastructure issues due to inadequate federal funding and major deferred maintenance. They struggle with low student funding and few revenue sources.
America's competence gap reveals a culture of failure - but there's hopeAmerica's competence gap is alarming as both government and private sectors fail in basic operational tasks.
A malfunction at Longhorn Dam that caused Lady Bird Lake to lose water has been fixed - Austin MonitorLonghorn Dam experienced a malfunction causing Lady Bird Lake's water level to drop by 2 feet, but the issue has since been resolved.
San Jose residents say Costco too big for neighborhood - San Jose SpotlightResidents oppose a Costco warehouse in West San Jose due to traffic safety concerns, urging for infrastructure improvements before project approval.
Amtrak service into and out of New York City is disrupted for a second dayRail service in the Northeast experienced disruptions for a second day with Amtrak and NJ Transit facing delays and cancellations.
NJ Transit morning commute plagued by 45 minute delays to and from N.Y.C.Amtrak signal issues caused substantial delays for NJ Transit commuters in New York.
Amtrak service into and out of New York City is disrupted for a second dayRail service in the Northeast experienced disruptions for a second day with Amtrak and NJ Transit facing delays and cancellations.
NJ Transit morning commute plagued by 45 minute delays to and from N.Y.C.Amtrak signal issues caused substantial delays for NJ Transit commuters in New York.
Microsoft services trip up in New ZealandAzure outage in New Zealand impacted Microsoft 365 services, causing disruptions for users and administrators.
Patients evacuated and scans cancelled after Stockport hospital ceilings fall inDecrepit NHS hospital Stepping Hill faces ceiling collapses, evacuations, and patient care disruptions due to leaks and structural defects, highlighting danger for patients and staff.
Atlanta's water outage is over but problems remainWater pressure returning after Atlanta water outage; boil order in place; mayor faces criticism; events rescheduled; hospitals adjusting operations.
Brooklyn Commuters Stranded Due to Subway Delays Amid Summer HeatSubway riders face commuting challenges during a heat wave, reminiscent of the Summer of Hell in 2017.