Transport

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Taxi operators across the UK are facing an increasingly challenging landscape as rising fuel costs threaten their margins and make turning a profit more difficult. Drivers and fleet owners report that recent increases in petrol and diesel prices have significantly impacted day-to-day operations, prompting adjustments in fares, routes, and overall business strategies. Industry insiders say the impact is...

Published: March 13, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Rising fuel prices are hitting motorists across the UK, with drivers describing the impact of surging pump costs on household budgets, commuting choices and everyday travel decisions. The increase in retail petrol and diesel prices has been driven by global oil market volatility, partly linked to international conflict and supply pressures that have tightened margins for suppliers and consumers...

Published: March 12, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online An easyJet flight from Edinburgh was forced to divert to Manchester Airport on Friday after the crew declared a mid‑air emergency, officials confirmed, prompting a precautionary landing and subsequent investigation. Flight EZY1234 — operating from Edinburgh Airport to a scheduled destination in southern Europe — descended toward Manchester shortly after departure when the pilots reported a technical issue that...

Published: March 13, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Severe weather brought widespread travel disruption across central and southern Scotland on Friday as 70 mph gales battered the region, leading to closures and delays on major road and rail networks. Strong winds and heavy rain affected journeys on the M8 and M74 motorways, key arteries linking Glasgow, Edinburgh and the English border. High‑sided vehicles were advised to avoid exposed...

Published: March 12, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Tensions in the Middle East conflict escalated sharply after Iran launched drone attacks that struck near Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs, in its latest offensive against infrastructure across the Gulf. Two Iranian drones hit the vicinity of the airport on Wednesday, injuring four people — including foreign nationals — although officials said flight operations...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News Glasgow Central station’s upper level will remain closed for the rest of the week after a devastating fire gutted a neighbouring building on Union Street, leaving only its facade standing. Network Rail confirmed that safety checks and structural assessments must be completed before trains can resume from the high‑level concourse, which serves long‑distance services across...

Published: March 11, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A long‑standing British courier business has gone into liquidation after 14 years of operation, causing local disruption to some parcel deliveries and sparking confusion that led customers to speculate about wider problems within the UK postal and courier sector. Pedal and Post, an Oxford‑based sustainable delivery firm known for its cargo bike‑based service, formally entered liquidation earlier this year...

Published: March 11, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Flight operations at Phuket International Airport were disrupted on Wednesday after an Air India Express aircraft suffered a hard and chaotic landing, damaging its landing gear and closing the airport’s single runway for several hours. The incident involved Flight IX938, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 that had been operating from Hyderabad, India, to Phuket, Thailand. The aircraft touched down...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The chief executive of one of the world’s largest shipping companies has told the BBC that the economic fallout from the ongoing war involving Iran will ultimately be passed on to everyday consumers through higher prices for goods and services. Vincent Clerc, head of Danish shipping giant Maersk, said sharply rising operational costs driven by the conflict are...

Published: 10 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — UK News Rail passengers across Scotland are bracing for days of disruption after a devastating fire near Glasgow Central Station forced the closure of one of the country’s busiest transport hubs. Authorities have warned that services will remain severely affected “for several days” as engineers assess the damage and safety risks caused by the blaze. The fire...