Transport
Daily passenger volume to surge at Ninoy Aquino International Airport this week
New NAIA Infra Corporation (NNIC) general manager Lito Alvarez opines that passenger volume at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) could go as high as 157,000 this week.
Vietnamese PM calls to begin construction for high-speed railway
Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called upon the country’s Ministry of Construction to finalise all preliminary procedures related to the construction of the Vietnamese North-South High-Speed Railway system.
Travel by international high-speed rail set to triple by 2040, ticket prices to fall by 30%
Demand for international rail travel on the UK’s only high-speed line which runs from London to Folkestone is predicted to triple over the next 15 years increasing from 11 million to 35 million passengers per year, a new study published today shows.
Grab launches ‘AI Merchant Assistant’ and ‘AI Driver Companion’
Grab has unveiled agentic AI solutions to help merchant- and driver-partners further unlock their potential on the Grab platform.
Fliggy releases travel insights following 2025 Qingming Festival
Alibaba Group’s online travel platform Fliggy just released a report showcasing its travel insights for the recently concluded three-day Qingming Festival holiday period.
La Dolce Vita Orient Express debuts in Rome
La Dolce Vita Orient Express, the first Italian made luxury train, makes its much-anticipated debut with a bold ambition: to reinvent the very essence of travel in motion.
Star Alliance enhances intermodal connectivity with Austria’s ÖBB
Star Alliance, together with 25 member airlines, welcomed ÖBB as its newest intermodal partner.
Eurostar reinforces its commitment to accessible and neurodivergent-friendly rail travel
Eurostar is proud to pledge its commitment to supporting autistic individuals by officially endorsing and signing the ‘Charter of commitments relating to the inclusion of travellers with autism in the rail environment’.
Bolt adds 700 airport taxis to its platform
Bolt, the global shared mobility platform, announces the addition of around 700 vehicles which are part of Dubai Taxi Company’s dedicated airport fleet, to its platform.
Iconic steam locomotive No. 45596 Bahamas to visit the North Yorkshire Moors Railway this April
Railway enthusiasts and families alike are in for a treat this spring as the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) welcomes the legendary No. 45596 Bahamas for a special visit this April.
Northeast Asia to break US$30 billion in online travel bookings by next year
In its latest market report, global travel marketing research firm Phocuswright declares that online is the way to success for Northeast Asia’s travel sector.
Philippine National Railways continues station improvements in the Bicol Region
Officials at the Philippine National Railways (PNR) advised the public that improvements at its stations, particularly in the Bicol Region in Southern Luzon, are ongoing.
Japanese government mulls delaying construction on Hokkaido Shinkansen Line extension
The Japanese government announced on 8th March that it needs to delay its plan to extend the Hokkaido Shinkansen Line, Japan's northernmost bullet train route.
CRRC launches tourist trains for China’s mountain routes
Chinese train manufacturer CRRC launched a new line of company launched tourist trains near Lijiang last February.
JR Pass reveals its top five onsen destinations for 2025
While urban tourism in places like Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo remain high on the list of most travellers heading to Japan, onsen [hot spring] destinations offering relaxation and wellness options are still the option of choice for both domestic and foreign travellers.
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