TRAINTRANSPORT

5 Scenic Trains for Exploring Scotland's Dramatic Highlands, Sparkling Lochs, and Coastal Towns

The best train rides in Scotland will have you witnessing the drama of the Scottish Highlands, exploring charming castles, and chasing some of the world’s best whisky. You’ll be treated to sweeping vistas of some of the most beautiful landscapes in the United Kingdom. Imagine chugging past glittering lochs, breathtaking glens, and vast moors, all while enjoying a meal in a stately…
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AIRTRANSPORT

Lufthansa To Order Airbus A350-1000s

FRANKFURT/BERLIN—Lufthansa is expected to announce its first order for the Airbus A350-1000 on March 2, following approval by its supervisory board. The decision comes as Lufthansa benefits from unexpectedly high demand on long-haul routes and amid delayed deliveries of Boeing 787s and a yet-unclear 777-9 timeline. “We have too few large widebodies in the fleet,” Lufthansa Airlines CEO Jens…
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FERRYTRANSPORT

Stena Line announces new Fishguard to Rosslare ferry replacing Stena Europe

Passenger favourite STENA EUROPE is to be replaced on the Rosslare – Fishguard route this summer.  The veteran ferry, which was delivered in 1981, and has been at Fishguard since 2002, is currently undergoing maintenance at Cammell- Laird in Birkenhead. STENA EUROPE is to be replaced by the STENA NORDICA, a vessel which has regularly operated on the Irish Sea in the past.  The latter is…
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FERRYTRANSPORT

P&O Ferries takes delivery of new Dover to Calais ferry

Dover-based P&O Ferries took delivery of the first of two brand new “fusion class” ferries for its Dover – Calais route yesterday, 28 February.  P&O PIONEER, which was built by Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China, is expected to leave for the UK soon. P&O PIONEER is designed to accommodate 1,500 passengers and has over 10,000 square metres of passenger space.  One…
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