Transport

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...

Published: 9 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — UK News As the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel intensifies, UK motorists are being urged to make immediate changes to their driving habits amid warnings that fuel prices are set to soar to levels not seen in years. With Brent Crude oil surging past $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022, experts...

Published: 9 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online — UK News In the heart of Birmingham’s Small Heath, a daily battle is unfolding on narrow residential streets where cars line pavements, double‑park across driveways, and block entire rows of vehicles from moving. For many residents, what was once an occasional inconvenience has now become a relentless, exhausting struggle — one marked by confrontation, fear, and even...

Published: March 9, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering comprehensive, up-to-date global reporting. Rail services at Glasgow Central Station, one of Scotland’s busiest transport hubs, were completely suspended after a major fire engulfed a neighbouring building, sending thick plumes of smoke across the city centre and forcing authorities to evacuate nearby areas. Emergency crews were called to the scene after the blaze broke out in a multi-storey...