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Metro
3 days ago
- Metro
New train spans 745 miles linking five European countries — and tickets are £40
A brand-new sleeper train is set to connect five European countries in one route for the first time, spanning an impressive 745 miles. Starting in the Polish capital of Warsaw, the new link will run all the way to the Croatian city of Rijeka, known for its glistening beaches, waterfalls, and 13th-century castle. It'll pass through multiple cities along the way, including Opoczno, Katowice, Rybnik, Chałupki, Vienna, Ljubljana, Postojna, and Opatija. At the moment, train travellers journeying from Warsaw to Rijeka can't travel directly; instead, they currently need to swap services three times (in Breclav, Graz, and Zagreb), an arduous option that can end up taking more than 30 hours. Yawn. It might still take 19 hours from door to door, rolling out of Warsaw at 2.00pm and calling at Rijeka at 9.00am the next day, but the new PKP Intercity service will shorten the journey drastically, shaving off more than a third of the current travel time. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. Tickets will be relatively affordable, with prices starting around 200 Polish złoty (£39.53). Interested? Services will be running four times a week during the summer months, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. The first is scheduled in just under a month's time, departing Warsaw on Friday, June 27, while the final routes will take place at the end of August, leaving Warsaw on August 29 and Rijeka on August 31. The path itself is guaranteed to be packed with breathtaking scenery, passing through the diverse landscapes of Poland, Czechia, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia. More Trending Though it doesn't stop at any Czech destinations along the way, it'll stop at Vienna at roughly 10.00pm, where a few carriages will diverge and head off directly to Croatia on a different route. Reaching Slovenia just after midnight, the train will partner up with the Istria service – which starts in Budapest – and plod on towards Croatia just in time for breakfast. Warsaw, Poland Opoczno, Poland Katowice, Poland Rybnik, Poland Chałupki, Poland Vienna, Austria Ljubljana, Slovenia Postojna, Slovenia Opatija, Croatia Rijeka, Croatia. Passengers will be able to travel in style too, as the carriages are fully air-conditioned, with couchette cars available with beds. Sheets will be fully provided, so you needn't pack your sleeping bag. Feeling peckish? There'll be a dining car serving up hot food between Warsaw and Vienna, while passengers living it up in the couchette cars will have a Wars staff member on hand to assist them throughout their voyage. This isn't the only new train journey on the block. A service between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok will be returning by the end of 2025, building on the existing infrastructure that once operated between the two cities and destinations including Padang Besar and Butterworth. Malaysia's transport minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook confirmed that the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) would be looking at plans over the next few months. And closer to home, a new 'Tube for Europe' could completely revolutionise travel across the continent, connecting 39 stations, with at least one in every country along five main routes. The proposals for the Starline service envisage that replacing short-haul flights with a high-speed rail network could slice emissions by a whopping 95%, while a total of 424 major cities will be connected to ports, airports and rail. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: I thought British holidays were boring, but this underrated island changed my mind MORE: EasyJet launches new holidays to 'charming' but underrated Italian seaside destination MORE: Europe's first airport Five Guys to open in UK's busiest travel hub
The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Asia Digital Engineering secures maintenance, repair certification from FAA, EASA
KUALA LUMPUR: Asia Digital Engineering Sdn Bhd (ADE), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm of Capital A Bhd , has been awarded certifications from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). ADE said the company was awarded the Maintenance Organisation Approval (EASA.145.0967) from EASA and the Repair Station Certificate (ADNY458E) from the FAA. In a statement today, it said this dual certification, regarded as a hallmark of quality and safety in the aviation industry, marks ADE's emergence as a globally recognised, multi-certified aircraft maintenance provider and underscores Malaysia's growing role as an aviation hub in the ASEAN region. Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook described the achievement as a leap forward not only for ADE but also for the nation's aerospace sector. "This landmark achievement reaffirms our nation's capability to meet and exceed international standards and positions Malaysia as a rising global hub for high-quality, dependable aircraft maintenance,' he said. Established in 2020, ADE has built a strong reputation for delivering value-driven and digitally enabled MRO services, completing over 180 base maintenance checks in less than four years. It currently holds approvals in several ASEAN and South Asian countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, India, Nepal, Thailand and Myanmar. ADE chief executive officer (CEO) Mahesh Kumar said the certification represents a major step in the company's global growth strategy. "While we remain the primary MRO for AirAsia, we now serve a growing portfolio of airlines across the region and beyond. "These certifications validate our ability to deliver world-class, safe and high-quality maintenance on a global scale,' he said. The company recently launched a 14-line, 380,000-square-foot MRO hangar within the KLIA Aeronautical Support Zone 1, the largest and most advanced in Malaysia. A new workshop and training centre, ADE RedChain 2, is also slated for launch in the third quarter of 2025. Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes said the dual certification was a testament to homegrown excellence. "This is not just a win for ADE; it's a win for Malaysia and the ASEAN aviation industry. It shows that our talent can take on the best in the world,' he said. - Bernama
Metro
20-05-2025
- Metro
These two ‘vibrant' cities 914 miles apart will soon be connected by train
Wanting to live your White Lotus fantasy? Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok – the capital cities of Malaysia and Thailand – will soon be connected by train. The service will be introduced by the end of 2025, building on the existing railway infrastructure that once operated between the two cities and destinations including Padang Besar and Butterworth. Malaysia's transport minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook confirmed that the Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) would be looking at plans over the next few months. 'This doesn't require a new track but does call for coordination, joint marketing, and cooperative ticketing between the two countries,' he told Malaysian publication Bernama. He added that they'd also looked at extending the line between Sungai Golok, Rantau Panjang and Pasir Mas, noting that the move would hopefully have the potential to boost the economy, particularly in the border regions between Thailand and Malaysia. At the moment, the longest railway journey in Thailand is the Southern Line. Crossing a whopping 710 miles, it runs all the way from Bangkok to Su-ngai Kolok, and dates back to the 1800s. Fuel your wanderlust with our curated newsletter of travel deals, guides and inspiration. Sign up here. But that pales in comparison to the forthcoming Bangkok-Kuala Lumpur line, considering that the distance between the two is 1,472 kilometres (914 miles). For perspective: that's longer than the entirety of the UK, which measures 837 miles from John O'Groats at the very top of Scotland to Land's End in Cornwall. Consider us impressed. This is certainly a landmark moment for transport in Southeast Asia, as the Eastern and Oriental Express, which connected Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, was suspended back in 2020. For the last five years, passengers wanting to travel between the two exclusively by train have had to change connections umpteen times – a journey which takes more than 24 hours. Wanting inspiration for things to do once the new line opens? Known for its vibrant, never-sleeping streets, Bangkok – described as 'vibrant' by one particularly enthusiastic Redditor – is inundated with foodie options. Chinatown is considered the birthplace of street food in the Thai capital, and to this day, it remains the beating heart of the scene, with food tours available through Chef's Tour. Afterwards, drift along the city's old khlongs (canals) and gaze at floating markets, temples and shrines. You've also got the option of refreshing with a chilled beer or even a coconut, sold by local businesses in canoes that purposefully paddle out to you. @kelseyinlondon 🇹🇭 10 things to do in Bangkok ⬇️ 🛕1. Wat Samphran – a mesmerising temple featuring a towering dragon sculpture wrapped around its exterior. 🍹2. Tichuca – the famous Avatar-esque rooftop bar that definitely lives up to its hype! 🥞 3. After The Rain Cafe – here you can enjoy a delicious brunch AND take a ride in a row boat on the cafe's canal. 🇨🇳 4. Visit Chinatown – one of the most popular spots in Bangkok is the vibrant & energetic Yaowarat Road. 🛍️ 5. IconSiam – an insanely impressive shopping mall with an indoor floating market. 🍽️ 6. Have dinner at Chao Phraya Terrace at @fsbangkok – a farm to table concept restaurant with amazing riverside views. 🛕 7. Grand Palace – this former royal residence is a magnificent complex showcasing stunning architecture, intricate temples, and centuries of rich history 🛺 8. Ride a tuk tuk – you can't miss whizzing through Bangkok's bustling streets aboard a traditional tuk tuk. 🍜 9. Eat Thai street food at Khao San Road – one of the most famous street food markets in the world. Try popular dishes like moo ping (grilled pork), som tam (papaya salad and khao niao mamuang (mango sticky rice). 🌅10. Enjoy sunset at Eagle Nest Bar – with a front row view of War Arun, the famous temple that sits across the Chao Phraya River from this bar. 🇹🇭 Best things to do in Bangkok Thailand | 10 Best Places to visit in Bangkok | Bangkok Activities | Must do things in Bangkok | Tourist activities in Bangkok | Bangkok must see | sights to see in Bangkok | Top things to do in Bangkok city | Temples in Bangkok Thailand | Top Restaurants in Bangkok Thailand | Things to do in Bangkok 2024 | Bangkok fun activities | Bangkok hidden gems | Best bars in Bangkok #bangkokthailand #bangkokfood #bangkoknightlife #bangkoktravel #bangkokbar #bangkokrestaurants #banfkokrooftop #thailandtravel #thailandinsider #travelthailand #visitthailand ♬ kendrick on an old kanye beat by RAYMOND – RAYMOND Thinking ahead to Kuala Lumpur, a trip to the Petronas Twin Towers is an essential for any visit. More Trending The world's tallest twin skyscrapers tower over the city at an impressive 451.9 metres, and between 1996 and 2004, they were actually the world's highest buildings. Right next door, the KLCC Park has plenty of green space, as well as interactive water features and even a lake. Once known as the Red Light District, Jalan Alor now houses some of Kuala Lumpur's top eats, serving street food classics including satay, wings, noodles, and the favourite local beverage, sugarcane juice. Wales' answer to London's Tube has been in the works since 2013 – and more than 10 years on, 2026 looks set to be the year it all comes together. Costing a whopping £1,000,000,000, the project is set to span 170 kilometres (105.6 miles) worth of track, introducing 36 tram-style trains across Cardiff and the wider South Wales area. There'll be six core lines connecting the Welsh capital to the likes of Aberdare, Coryton, Merthyr, Tydfil, Rhymney and Treherbert – with all the stops along the way identified by a colour-coded map. The connections are set to be introduced in stages, but the project has already introduced brand-new trains across sections of the South Wales network, improved accessibility by installing extra lifts and access-for-all bridges, installed bike hoops, and added extra passenger information screens to make it easier for commuters to find their train. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: 'Drug mule' Bella May Culley's dad says he'll stay in Georgia 'as long as it takes' MORE: 'Knee knockers' are clogging the London Tube network and commuters are furious MORE: Everything we know about Bella May Culley — the British teen who faces jail after vanishing in Thailand
The Sun
19-05-2025
- The Sun
Special task force gets 30 days for initial FRU crash report
PUTRAJAYA: The special task force formed to investigate the fatal crash that killed nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel in Teluk Intan, Perak, has been given 30 days from May 15 to submit a preliminary report to the Ministry of Transport (MOT). In a statement today, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the task force commenced its investigation into the May 13 accident last week. The task force comprises various experts and representatives from key agencies, and is chaired by the MOT's Chief Air Accident Inspector, Brigadier General Tan Chee Kee. Its members include Simpang Renggam MP Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad; Jerantut MP Khairil Nizam Khirudin; Prof Dr Kulanthayan K.C. Mani @ Subramaniam of Universiti Putra Malaysia; independent engineering expert Datuk Foong Choy Chye; as well as representatives from the Road Transport Department, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research, the Royal Malaysia Police and the Malaysian Armed Forces. 'MOT will ensure that every recommendation and finding submitted by the task force is thoroughly reviewed for appropriate follow-up at both policy and operational levels,' he said. He added that the task force was established to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the root cause of the incident, including identifying any systemic weaknesses in road safety measures. 'They must also reassess existing guidelines, infrastructure and the application of safety technologies to help prevent similar incidents in the future,' he said. He stressed that the primary objective of the investigation is not to assign blame but to identify and address deficiencies in the current system. 'This includes proposing systematic and effective improvement measures to ensure the safety of road users, particularly concerning heavy vehicles,' he said. The nine FRU personnel from Unit 5 Ipoh were killed in the fatal crash along Jalan Chikus–Sungai Lampam at 8.50 am, while the convoy was returning from duty during the Chitirai Pournami celebration in Teluk Intan. Eight died at the scene, while one succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- The Sun
Special task force given 30 days to submit preliminary report on FRU crash
PUTRAJAYA: The special task force formed to investigate the fatal crash that killed nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) personnel in Teluk Intan, Perak, has been given 30 days from May 15 to submit a preliminary report to the Ministry of Transport (MOT). In a statement today, Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said the task force commenced its investigation into the May 13 accident last week. The task force comprises various experts and representatives from key agencies, and is chaired by the MOT's Chief Air Accident Inspector, Brigadier General Tan Chee Kee. Its members include Simpang Renggam MP Datuk Seri Hasni Mohammad; Jerantut MP Khairil Nizam Khirudin; Prof Dr Kulanthayan K.C. Mani @ Subramaniam of Universiti Putra Malaysia; independent engineering expert Datuk Foong Choy Chye; as well as representatives from the Road Transport Department, the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research, the Royal Malaysia Police and the Malaysian Armed Forces. 'MOT will ensure that every recommendation and finding submitted by the task force is thoroughly reviewed for appropriate follow-up at both policy and operational levels,' he said. He added that the task force was established to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the root cause of the incident, including identifying any systemic weaknesses in road safety measures. 'They must also reassess existing guidelines, infrastructure and the application of safety technologies to help prevent similar incidents in the future,' he said. He stressed that the primary objective of the investigation is not to assign blame but to identify and address deficiencies in the current system. 'This includes proposing systematic and effective improvement measures to ensure the safety of road users, particularly concerning heavy vehicles,' he said. The nine FRU personnel from Unit 5 Ipoh were killed in the fatal crash along Jalan Chikus–Sungai Lampam at 8.50 am, while the convoy was returning from duty during the Chitirai Pournami celebration in Teluk Intan. Eight died at the scene, while one succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital.
