Folkestone Terminal Paralyzed by Channel Tunnel Power Failure
Eurostar service Library Photo: Susan Scott SCOPIX – A major power failure inside the Channel Tunnel has brought holiday travel to a standstill, leaving thousands of motorists stranded at the…
Ashford’s International Hopes Could Be Derailed as Eurotunnel Freezes Investment
Getlink, the operator of the Channel Tunnel, has officially frozen all future UK rail investments, citing a “tripling” of its tax burden that renders new projects economically impossible. The decision…
Two Thirds of Parents ‘Terrified’ to Let Children Travel on Trains in London
Library image British Transport Police in duty More than two-thirds of parents and grandparents fear their children or grandchildren will be victims of robbery while using the London railway network,…
South East Rail Network Security Boosted After Bondi Terror Attack Targeted Jewish Community
Library image British Transport Police (BTP) is stepping up protective security measures across the rail network, including key routes through Kent, following the “horrific” terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, Australia,…
49 Migrants Found: Two Drivers Jailed in Major Dover Smuggling Bust
Library image Two lorry drivers have been sentenced to significant prison terms after being caught attempting to smuggle nearly 50 people from the UK into France in the back of…
Impact Fears in Kent as Channel Tunnel Halts All UK Rail Investment Amid ‘Unparalleled’ Tax Hike!
Eurotunnel in Cheriton It’s understood the owner of the Channel Tunnel, Getlink (formerly Eurotunnel), has announced the cancellation of all future rail investments in the UK, citing an “unparalleled” and…
Shelter Shockwave! Folkestone Bus Station Gets Instant Weather Protection
Great news for Folkestone bus passengers! The new Middelburg Square Bus Station is getting an immediate upgrade this week with the rapid installation of temporary shelters. After an unavoidable hiccup…
Painful Blow for Delivery Drivers: 45 Stopped in Thanet Crackdown
Kent Police have delivered a blow to unlawful practices among delivery drivers in Thanet, concluding a fourth successful road traffic policing operation focused on rooting out those operating without proper…