17 h. ago Passengers on scenic ScotRail lines stuck with old diesel trains as hydrogen and battery power shelved

Rural routes will be given hand-me-down ScotRail trains from other lines instead

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21 h. ago Commuter chaos as ScotRail trains on major line cancelled and delayed

SCOTRAIL has cancelled rush-hour services on a major line leaving commuters stranded this morning. Trains running from Edinburgh to Glasgow Queen Street and Dunblane faced cancellations after a signalling issue. The fault was reported by ScotRail at 7.24am and is between Edinburgh Park and Linlithgow. Services affected include the train from Edinburgh to Dunblane, Edinburgh...

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4 d. ago ScotRail suspends services on busy line as commuters face major disruption

A fault with the overhead wires between Westerton and Milngavie has forced Network Rail to close the line for the rest of the day

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4 d. ago Busy ScotRail line through Glasgow CLOSED for hours as several trains axed

A BUSY ScotRail line that goes through Glasgow has been closed for hours this morning with several trains axed. All services going to and from Milngavie have been suspended today after an issue with the line. Network Rail Scotland announced at around 7am this morning that there was overhead wire damage between Westerton and Milngavie....

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8 d. ago Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 battery systems in US over fire risk

Firm had received 22 reports of overheating, raising risk of serious injury or death, though none have been reportedTesla announced on Thursday it is recalling about 10,500 units of its Powerwall 2 home battery power systems in the US for fire and burn hazards after receiving 22 reports of overheating.The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall covers systems that “may fail and overheat”, raising the risk of serious injury or death, though no injuries have been reported. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 5 cars loved by petrolheads that are becoming EVs in 2026 – including flagship SUV and iconic Volkswagen

THE car industry is undergoing rapid change as brands transition away from petrol and towards battery power. Electric cars are no longer new on UK roads, with the Tesla Model Y remaining a big seller, ditto the MG4 and Skoda Enyaq, while the reborn Renault 5 and Nissan Micra shows how familiar badges can tap...

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2 w. ago Bentley backs combustion: Luxury car maker will offer hybrid models until at least 2035 as EV concerns mount

Bentley says it will stick by the internal combustion engine for at least another decade as the luxury car maker doubles down on its plans to delay switching to battery power.

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2 w. ago Scotrail trains through Glasgow and Edinburgh cancelled sparking rail chaos

ScotRail trains on busy Glasgow and Edinburgh lines have been cancelled this morning due to a signalling fault.

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4 w. ago Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar

Doris Brown’s home in Northeast Houston becomes a refuge for neighbors during power outages thanks to her solar panel and battery system

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