Tag: Transit Systems
Extreme Heat Puts Life on Hold in Britain, a Land Not Built for It
LONDON — Trains slowed to a crawl. Schools and doctors’ offices shut their doors. The British Museum closed…
Nick Cave Goes Underground
For an artist best known for “Soundsuits” that produce a variety of percussive effects when worn, Nick Cave’s…
In London, a Long-Awaited High-Speed Train Is Ready to Roll
LONDON — When Andy Byford ran New York City’s dilapidated subway system, fed-up New Yorkers hailed his crusade…
Where Do Travelers Still Need to Wear Masks?
A federal judge in Florida struck down the federal mask requirement for planes and public transit on Monday,…
Biden Administration May Appeal Ruling That Voided Travel Mask Mandate
“Trump appointed 234 federal judges,” he added, “and if you end up there or in the Supreme Court,…
Concerns Rise as Passenger Masks Fall
“If this becomes a precedent, that a judge can overrule government and C.D.C. experts, that puts us in…
The end of a U.S. mask mandate for travel is met with elation and dread.
Americans greeted the lifting of mask mandates on planes, trains, buses, and public transit with a mixture of…
What to Know About 2022 World Cup Travel to Qatar
The most avidly followed sports event on earth, the FIFA World Cup, returns this fall — another chance…
Masks Stay On: C.D.C. Keeps the Mandate on Planes
“It’s low, but there is no zero risk situation on an airplane,” said Dr. Aisha Khatib, the chair…