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Transport security officials have raised the terrorism threat level for transport networks to 'very high', signalling a serious and elevated risk of attack on public transport systems. The classification indicates an attack is considered highly likely, prompting calls for heightened vigilance from passengers and increased security measures across stations and transit routes.
- 2MTA's Hudson Line repairs tied to broader climate resilience plan▼Op-Ed | Repairing the Hudson Line is just part of MTA’s plan to combat impacts of climate change
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority is repairing the Hudson Line as part of a wider strategy to protect transit infrastructure from climate change impacts. An amNewYork op-ed argues the work goes beyond fixing storm damage, framing it as part of long-term efforts to guard the region's rail network against flooding and extreme weather driven by a changing climate.
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A new analysis of the Roman road network challenges long-held assumptions about how the ancient empire's routes were laid out, offering fresh insight into the ancient world. The findings suggest popular beliefs about the famous roads' design and extent may be inaccurate, prompting discussion among history enthusiasts about how Romans actually planned and built their vast infrastructure.