Transport

Kenya's Transport Ministry has provided a fresh update on three major expressway projects spanning over 700 km. Acting Secretary for Roads Gilbert Arasa briefed Chief of Staff Felix Koskei during a high-level meeting. The initiatives aim to ease congestion and boost economic growth.

April 15, 2026 Reported by AI

Spain's Transport Minister Óscar Puente has unveiled a 1.629 million euro extraordinary plan to improve surfaces on state roads from 2027 to 2031. The initiative adds to the 1.800 million euros allocated annually for conserving the 26.500 km state road network. Puente acknowledged a structural deficit of 5.600 million euros in maintenance.

A sudden downpour on Monday morning exposed heavy leakages in some stations of Chennai Metro Rail's upcoming phase II project along the Poonamallee-Porur stretch. The issue has led to further postponement of the section's launch. Officials have initiated urgent repairs.

April 06, 2026 Reported by AI

In the aftermath of Storm Dave's hurricane-force gusts battering Sweden's west coast over Easter Sunday, conditions are gradually improving on Monday. Fallen trees caused widespread road and rail disruptions, but key lines are reopening and power outages are dropping. The storm has moved toward Finland, though new risks loom in Skåne.

With the Austria-model daily price cap now in place, record diesel prices spark fresh calls for relief. Consumer Protection Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) supports Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil's flexible cap idea, while Greens and economists push speed limits.

April 02, 2026 Reported by AI

A 20-year-old man threatened an attack in an ICE train from Cologne to Frankfurt and lightly injured twelve passengers. He threw pyrotechnic devices, leading to his arrest in Siegburg. The background of the incident remains unclear.