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The world's fastest train has been unveiled in Japan, ahead of its 2030 launch.  Dubbed the Alfa-X, it is capable of reaching speeds of up to 224mph and consists of ten carriages.    Its sleek silver design is matched by its long and pointed nose which stre…

Tens of thousands of passengers flying from Heathrow Airport at the end of May could find themselves without any inflight food or drink due to a planned strike. Union Unite has called on drivers for Alpha LSG, an aircraft catering firm, to walk out from 00.0…

A startup company has successfully launched an umbrella-sharing service, mainly in Tokyo, using “internet of things” technology to reduce umbrella waste. Nature Innovation Group, founded by Shoji Marukawa, started the service in December, and it aims for the…

Japan is pushing the limits of rail travel as it begins testing the fastest-ever shinkansen bullet train, capable of speeds of as much as 400 kilometers (249 miles) per hour. Called the Alfa-X, the train is scheduled to go into service in 2030. Rail company …

For centuries, the Japanese have re-created their favourite native scenery in their gardens, not only in their pond plots but also in their more esoteric-looking stone-and-gravel dry gardens. Travelling by Japan's well-organised transport network is an excel…

Hundreds of flights are set to be cancelled, and many more delayed, due to the first French air-traffic control strike of the summer.  Controllers and engineers working for DSNA, the national air-navigation provider, will stop work from 7pm local time on Wed…

Japan has long been an innovator of striking infrastructure projects. Today, Japan is involved in several projects around the world that could influence infrastructure for years to come. Here are eight Japanese infrastructure projects that could reshape the…

An influencer couple have become the second pair in a week to face criticism after posting a stupid picture of them leaning out of a moving train to share a kiss. Belgian travel Instagrammers Camille and Jean, better known as @backpackdiariez, uploaded the p…

Richard Branson’s adventure in Florida, and setbacks in California and Texas During a press conference last month to announce that his multifaceted Virgin brand would be taking over a U.S. train line in Florida, British billionaire Sir Richard Branson pointed…

A pilot who attacked a hotel staff member because he was unhappy with how his uniform had been ironed has been grounded. CCTV footage shared on social media shows a Lion Air pilot challenging the check-in agent, before walking around the reception desk to re…