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Alaska Airlines Pilot Sues Boeing Over Midair Door Blowout
An Alaska Airlines pilot is suing Boeing, claiming the company wrongly blamed him and others for a 2024 incident where a panel blew out of a Boeing 737 Max, causing minor injuries but a safe landing, after Boeing and its supplier were implicated in a repair oversight. The pilot, praised for his quick response, alleges Boeing's attempts to deflect liability caused him distress and legal issues, despite the NTSB's findings of a maintenance error.
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MTA Weekend Schedule for January 2-5, 2026
Originally Published 9 days ago — by MTA
The article details subway service changes in NYC for the weekend of January 2-5, 2026, including station closures, train reroutes, and alternative travel options due to maintenance and upgrades, with tips for planning your trip and signing up for updates.
Parkway East Construction and Restrictions Start Monday
Originally Published 10 days ago — by CBS News
PennDOT is launching a two-year, $300 million improvement project on Parkway East starting Monday, involving overnight closures and ramp upgrades to enhance safety and road quality, with major bridge work scheduled for late summer.
Two planes clip wings at RDU, no injuries reported
Originally Published 10 days ago — by ABC11
Two unoccupied planes at Raleigh-Durham International Airport clipped wings during a towing incident, causing no injuries and prompting maintenance assessments, with affected flights delayed.
Cable theft causes New Year's Eve train delays and disruptions in Yorkshire and beyond
Originally Published 11 days ago — by BBC
Rail services near Doncaster were severely disrupted on New Year's Eve due to the theft of 200 meters of signalling cables, causing cancellations and delays across multiple routes, with ongoing repairs and safety concerns highlighted by authorities.
NYC Transit and Fare Hikes Set for 2026
Originally Published 11 days ago — by SILive.com
Starting January 4, 2026, tolls on NYC bridges managed by the MTA and Port Authority will increase by approximately 7.5% to 5%, with additional fare hikes for public transit, including subway and bus fares, to support infrastructure funding and inflation adjustments.
NYC Transit Transitions: From MetroCards to OMNY and Beyond
Originally Published 11 days ago — by The New York Times
Two New York Times journalists joined a group of transit enthusiasts led by YouTuber Miles Taylor to ride every transit system accepting the MetroCard in a single day, marking the card's end of sales on December 31, 2025.
Eurostar resumes services after Channel Tunnel power outage
Originally Published 12 days ago — by NBC News
Eurostar suspended services through the Channel Tunnel due to a power supply problem, causing delays and disruptions during the peak winter travel season, with no clear timeline for resumption.
Eurostar cancels all London-Europe services amid Channel Tunnel outage
Originally Published 12 days ago — by DW
Eurostar suspended all train services between London and continental Europe, including Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels, due to a major power supply problem in the Channel Tunnel, causing significant delays and cancellations. Services are gradually restarting, but the issue remains unresolved, and passengers are advised to reschedule their trips.
NYC Subway Transition: MetroCards Phased Out in Favor of OMNY
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Bloomberg.com
The NYC Subway is retiring the MetroCard after 32 years, replacing it with a contactless tap-and-go payment system called OMNY, which most riders already prefer, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs, while still allowing some use of physical cards until 2026.
Toronto Man Outruns Streetcars to Highlight Transit Delays
Originally Published 12 days ago — by The Guardian
Mac Bauer, a runner and transit critic in Toronto, races streetcars to highlight their sluggishness caused by traffic and inadequate signal priority, using his victories to advocate for improved transit infrastructure and signal systems in the city.