A 620mph hyperloop network between Amsterdam and Paris – with journey times of just 90 minutes – could be up and running within the next eight years Dutch firm Hardt Hyperloop is developing the ultra-fast transport technology It involves travelling in a train-style pod through a steel tube in a partial vacuum Study has revealed project … Read more
Sadiq Khan has said Transport for London could run out of money by the end of the month due to falling passenger numbers across the network. The Mayor of London last night revealed there had been a 95 per cent reduction in Tube use and an 85 per cent fall in numbers on buses following … Read more
Decorative ostrich eggs were the ultimate symbol of wealth and influence around the Mediterranean 5,000 years ago but little is known about how they were traded. Analysis of surviving specimens reveals the ornate eggs were skilfully crafted and featured as the focal point in a highly complex trading system in Europe, North Africa and the … Read more
Head of ATM network warns cash could be almost killed off by end of summer as shoppers switch to using cards and never go back By Helen Cahill And Jeff Prestridge, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 22:55 BST, 28 March 2020 | Updated: 22:55 BST, 28 March 2020 Cash could be almost killed off by … Read more
India goes into lockdown with the railway network grinding to a halt and 14-hour curfew imposed in a desperate bid to slow the spread of coronavirus as death toll hits seven Domestic flights were grounded and incoming international flights are banned Streets in capital New Delhi and financial hub of Mumbai were mostly deserted Indian … Read more
We’ve all seen it, we all hate it, and we’re doing something about it – the litter and graffiti that’s a disgrace to our railways. That’s why I’m delighted that Network Rail is supporting the Daily Mail’s campaign to back the Great British Spring Clean. From great Victorian stations to soaring viaducts, our railway network … Read more
Mobile phone giant EE is focusing its 5G rollout on ‘high footfall areas’ including London Bridge and Bath’s Royal Crescent as it brings its total up to 71 locations. The company has also added new sites in more populated parts of existing 5G cities including Bath, Birkenhead, Motherwell and Rotherham. EE says it has focused … Read more
Yahoo is launching its own budget-conscious 4G mobile service using Verizon’s network, offering unlimited data, texts and calls for $40 a month The internet giant is going to become a low-cost mobile network provider Called Yahoo Mobile, the service will be month-to-month and offer unlimited data, texts, and calls, but customers will have to sign … Read more
Britain’s broadband infrastructure will not be able to cope as millions of people work from home during the coronavirus crisis, experts have warned. Many companies have implemented a mandatory work from home policy as a precaution against coronavirus but widespread adoption could lead to internet connectivity issues, experts warn. The added strain of remote access, video … Read more
Researchers urge public to link PCs to network so spare computing power can help develop a cure for coronavirus A downloadable client would utilize your machine’s unused computing power The download links your computer into a broader network of computers Researchers want to use that extra power to test models of covid-19 cures They hope … Read more