Row as 143-year-old Queensbury Tunnel is threatened by Highways England ‘cultural vandals’

Tunnel division! Row as 143-year-old Queensbury Tunnel is threatened by Highways England ‘cultural vandals’ who want to block the historic structure Queensbury Tunnel is threatened by ‘cultural vandals’ at Highways England  Campaigners who want to turn it into Britain’s longest underground cycle path Some 7,700 objections lodged against controversial proposal in West Yorkshire  By Richard … Read more

Fashion chiefs hail light at the end of the tunnel as shoppers return 

Fashion chiefs hail light at the end of the tunnel as shoppers return sparking a surge in sales By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 22:32 BST, 6 May 2021 | Updated: 22:32 BST, 6 May 2021 The boss of Next said he was hopeful that life was returning to normal after the reopening … Read more

Elon Musk’s $55m mile-long tunnel Loop at Las Vegas convention center is unveiled as public transit

It sounded like something out of science fiction: people being whisked across a busy American city in driverless vehicles, reaching speeds of up to 155mph. But the reality seems to be far less exciting, with the first look of Elon Musk’s public transportation system in Las Vegas having been unveiled to disappointing and lackluster reviews. … Read more

Dozens are killed and 70 remain trapped after train derailed in tunnel in Taiwan

At least 48 people have been killed after a train smashed into a truck and derailed inside a tunnel in Taiwan.  Some 70 passengers remain trapped inside the mangled carriages, while another 40 have been rushed to hospital, after the train crashed outside the city of Hualien on Friday. The express train was packed with … Read more

36 people are killed and 70 remain trapped after train derailed in tunnel in Taiwan

36 people are killed and 70 remain trapped after train derailed in tunnel in Taiwan after crashing into a truck that slid off the road Train derailed inside tunnel outside the city of Hualien in eastern Taiwan Carriages were ripped apart and crumpled after train struck a truck Many were standing on the cramped train … Read more

Bailiffs remove HS2 tunnel ringleader from under Euston

A geography lecturer who spent nearly four weeks underground as part of the Euston Five protester against HS2 was removed by bailiffs today – leaving just two of the original tunnellers remaining.  Dr Larch Maxey was hauled out of his underground hiding place by bailiffs today, after they confiscated his food and belongings in a … Read more

Part of tunnel at Euston HS2 protest COLLAPSES on bailiff in latest eviction attempt

Part of the underground tunnel at Euston’s HS2 protest has collapsed on a bailiff in the site workers’ latest eviction attempt. The protesters, who have been underground for more than three weeks, are trying to stop HS2’s plans to replace the green space outside the central London station with a temporary taxi rank. Hiding in … Read more

Stonehenge tunnel could face delays as campaigners take battle for a judicial review to court 

Stonehenge tunnel could face delays as campaigners take battle for a judicial review to court Campaigners are challenging the £1.7billion revamp of the A303 in Wiltshire, which they say could cause significant harm to the site A High Court judge has granted a hearing to decide whether they will get a judicial review Transport Secretary … Read more

Senior Tory lampoons ‘hallucinogenic’ plans for tunnel between Britain and NI

A senior Tory today ridiculed ‘hallucinogenic’ plans for a 25-mile undersea tunnel connecting Britain with Northern Ireland – demanding ministers focus on fixing the Brexit rules instead. There are claims the huge project could be declared feasible within weeks, with hopes it will help facilitate trade with the mainland amid rising tensions over the protocol sealed … Read more

Undersea tunnel between Britain and Northern Ireland could be approved within weeks

An undersea tunnel connecting Britain with Northern Ireland could get the go ahead within weeks amid hopes the project, dubbed ‘Boris’ Burrow’, could ease post-Brexit tensions.  It is hoped the tunnel will help facilitate trade between Northern Ireland and the UK following a series of stumbling blocks as a result of Brexit.  The tunnel, which … Read more