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Transportation News 19 September 2025 - 25 November 2025

Seattle-Tacoma Airport Jet Fuel Shortage: BP Olympic Pipeline Leak Forces Flight Changes Ahead of Thanksgiving

Seattle-Tacoma Airport Jet Fuel Shortage: BP Olympic Pipeline Leak Forces Flight Changes Ahead of Thanksgiving

Updated: November 25, 2025 A major jet fuel disruption is rippling through Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in the middle of one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel weeks on record, after a leak forced BP to shut down its Olympic Pipeline — the main fuel artery for the airport and much of the Pacific Northwest. Airlines are adding refueling stops, trucking…
25 November 2025
Heathrow Third Runway: UK Backs £49bn Expansion Plan and Targets 2035 Opening

Heathrow Third Runway: UK Backs £49bn Expansion Plan and Targets 2035 Opening

The UK government has formally chosen Heathrow Airport Limited’s (HAL) proposal for a third runway as the blueprint for expanding Britain’s biggest airport, setting a course for a planning decision by 2029 and an opening target of 2035. Gov The move, announced on 25 November 2025, marks the most decisive step yet in a decades‑long saga over Heathrow’s growth –…
Uber Ride Demand Surges 50% as ‘Uber Ski’ Launches and Getir Food Deal Emerges – Holiday 2025 Looks Huge for Uber

Uber Ride Demand Surges 50% as ‘Uber Ski’ Launches and Getir Food Deal Emerges – Holiday 2025 Looks Huge for Uber

On November 24, 2025, Uber enters Thanksgiving week with a 50% jump in U.S. ride volume, the launch of Uber Ski with Epic Pass integration, and a potential Getir Food acquisition in Turkey — here’s what it means for riders and investors. As of November 24, 2025, Uber Technologies is heading into the Thanksgiving and winter holiday season with three…
24 November 2025
Magnetic Trains Hit 1,000 km/h: How Maglev Is Racing Past Planes and Redefining High‑Speed Travel in 2025

Magnetic Trains Hit 1,000 km/h: How Maglev Is Racing Past Planes and Redefining High‑Speed Travel in 2025

Updated: November 18, 2025 On November 18, 2025, magnetic trains – better known as maglev trains – are back in the global spotlight. A fresh explainer from Travel and Tour World on how magnetic trains float and why they’re greener, new coverage of China’s experimental 1,000 km/h vacuum‑tube train, and a market forecast showing maglev set to double in value by 2035 are all trending across news…
Government Shutdown Triggers 8,800+ Sunday Flight Disruptions: FAA Orders Up To 10% Cuts At 40 Major Airports (Nov. 9, 2025)

Government Shutdown Triggers 8,800+ Sunday Flight Disruptions: FAA Orders Up To 10% Cuts At 40 Major Airports (Nov. 9, 2025)

Airline cancellations and delays surged again Sunday as the federal funding lapse squeezes air-traffic staffing and forces nationwide capacity reductions. Date: Sunday, November 9, 2025 Key takeaways What’s happening today Flight operations across the U.S. were snarled again Sunday as the government shutdown strained air‑traffic control staffing and triggered mandatory, rolling schedule reductions. FlightAware’s live dashboard showed 1,975 cancellations and…
9 November 2025
Conduent’s Ticket Machine Revolution Debuts in Italy Amid Data Breach Fallout and Market Buzz

Conduent’s Ticket Machine Revolution Debuts in Italy Amid Data Breach Fallout and Market Buzz

Conduent Launches Next-Gen Ticket Kiosk in Italy Conduent’s DOT1 ticket vending machine, now deployed by Italy’s SETA S.p.A., features a multimedia touch-screen interface and supports contactless payments, real-time travel info, and cross-service ticketing Businesswire. Conduent Business Solutions is making headlines in Europe with the debut of its DOT1 ticket vending machine – a fully digital transit kiosk – now officially…
Branson’s Bold Move: Virgin Trains Poised to End Eurostar’s 30-Year Channel Tunnel Monopoly

Branson’s Bold Move: Virgin Trains Poised to End Eurostar’s 30-Year Channel Tunnel Monopoly

Breaking the Monopoly For the first time since 1994, a train company other than Eurostar will be allowed to run passenger services through the Channel Tunnel. On 30 October 2025 the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) announced it had approved Virgin Trains Europe’s depot access application Gov. Temple Mills International depot (Leyton, London) – the only UK facility capable…
Brightline’s Next Stops: Cocoa & Vegas – Will High‑Speed Rail Boom or Bust?

Brightline’s Next Stops: Cocoa & Vegas – Will High‑Speed Rail Boom or Bust?

Florida’s Space Coast Station: Funding Hopes Rise Local officials on Florida’s Space Coast are betting big on Brightline. After a setback in 2024 – when the Federal Railroad Administration rejected Cocoa’s $47.46 million grant request for a station – the community has rallied to try again El Balad. At an October 14 Brevard County Commission meeting, Commissioner Thad Altman relayed encouraging…
Bay Area BART CHAOS: Major Delays Monday Leave Commuters Scrambling

Bay Area BART CHAOS: Major Delays Monday Leave Commuters Scrambling

Bay Area commuters faced chaotic commutes Monday morning after BART’s automated systems reported an equipment failure in the underwater Transbay Tube. According to BART alerts, “an equipment problem on the track near Embarcadero” forced all trains to run on one track, triggering “major delays systemwide” Cbsnews. By 6:30 a.m. the entire Red Line (Richmond–Millbrae) and Green Line (Daly City–Berryessa) were…
20 October 2025
Rekor Systems (REKR) Stock Rockets 73% on AI-Powered Roadway Tech Breakthroughs

Rekor Systems (REKR) Stock Rockets 73% on AI-Powered Roadway Tech Breakthroughs

Stock Performance & Recent Moves: Rekor stock has surged lately on a combination of upbeat corporate news and broader tech buzz. After closing around $2.60 on Oct. 16, REKR jumped roughly 20% on Oct. 17 (trading near $3.17) Tradingview. This continued a steep one-month rally: TS2.tech notes the shares have climbed about 73% in the past 30 days ts2.tech. This…
J.B. Hunt (JBHT) Stock Soars on Earnings Surprise – Is a Freight Sector Revival Underway?

J.B. Hunt (JBHT) Stock Soars on Earnings Surprise – Is a Freight Sector Revival Underway?

Stock Rally After Earnings Beat J.B. Hunt’s stock rallied hard on Oct. 16. Reuters reported that JBHT shares “rose nearly 16% in early trading on Thursday” (Oct 16) after the company’s cost-cutting drove a stronger-than-expected profit Reuters. Traders noted a similar jump (about 18%) according to market news on StockTwits Stocktwits. The surge pushed JBHT to multi-week highs (roughly mid-$160s…
Flying Car Revolution: The Terrifying 10% Traffic Chaos Surge That Could Devastate Your Daily Commute

Flying Car Revolution: The Terrifying 10% Traffic Chaos Surge That Could Devastate Your Daily Commute

The Flying Car Revolution: Current State of Technology Flying cars have long been a staple of futuristic dreams, from The Jetsons to Back to the Future. Today, they are finally on the cusp of reality, but the term “flying car” now covers two distinct categories of vehicles with different technologies: Key Players and Prototypes In 2025, dozens of companies and…

Stock Market Today

  • Oracle (ORCL) Shares Edge Up Ahead of Tuesday Market Return Amid AI Debt Lawsuit and Credit Pressure
    January 19, 2026, 12:42 PM EST. Oracle Corporation (ORCL) shares rose 0.7% to $191.09 on Friday before U.S. markets reopen Tuesday after the Martin Luther King Jr. Day break. Investors remain cautious following a lawsuit alleging nondisclosure of substantial debt related to Oracle's $300 billion AI expansion contract with OpenAI, which has increased credit risk concerns. Barclays and BofA Securities highlight growing U.S. corporate bond issuance driven by AI hyperscalers, including Oracle. Credit default swap spreads for Oracle have tripled since last September's bond sale. Meanwhile, Oracle deepens its UK Ministry of Defence cloud partnership. Insider trading plans remain compliant as executive Douglas Kehring sold shares under a pre-arranged plan. Market volatility persists amid geopolitical tariff tensions ahead of Tuesday's trading resumption.
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