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Dramatic shoreline collapse sends huge truck into B.C. lake

A dramatic video of a truck falling into a Vancouver Island lake has garnered lots of attention online. And now the company involved has been reprimanded for the incident.

CBC News

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Small plane crashes near Toronto high school

Officials say no one was injured after a small plane crashed near a high school in Toronto’s east end on Monday night. CBC's Clara Pasieka has the latest details — and reaction.

CBC News

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Mexican train hits double-decker bus in deadly crash

Ten people were killed and at least 61 were injured in central Mexico when a freight train smashed into a double-decker passenger bus, which the train operator said had been attempting to pass in front of the moving train.

Reuters

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Which EU country has the most punctual trains?

Switzerland is often ranked the best when it comes to Europe as a whole, but what about the EU separately?

Euronews

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Deadly Portugal funicular crash likely due to problems with cable

Problems with a cable likely caused a Lisbon funicular railway popular with tourists to hurtle down a hill, killing at least 16 people and injuring another 22 when it crashed into a building, according to a preliminary report.

France 24

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Trump admin scraps proposal for flight disruption compensation

The U.S. Department of Transportation has scrapped a proposal to compensate flight passengers affected by disruptions. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.

CBS America

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Three-year-old German boy rescued from Lisbon streetcar crash

Multiple agencies are investigating what Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has described as "one of the biggest tragedies of our recent past."

Euronews

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U.S. citizen killed in Portugal streetcar crash

An American citizen is among those killed during a streetcar crash in Lisbon, Portugal, the State Department confirmed. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

CBS News

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Portugal probing fatal cable car crash

Portuguese authorities on Thursday (September 4) were investigating what may have caused a funicular railway popular with tourists to derail and hurtle down a hill, killing at least 17 people and injuring 21 when it crashed into a building.

Reuters

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Portugal holds day of mourning after deadly Lisbon funicular crash

Portugal declared a day of mourning after at least 17 people were killed when Lisbon's Gloria funicular derailed near one of the city’s busiest tourist spots. Lisbon prosecutors said they were launching an investigation into the accident...

France 24

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Iconic streetcar in Portugal's Lisbon derails, 15 killed

Portuguese authorities say at least 15 people died after a streetcar derailed and crashed in the capital of Lisbon. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.

CBS News

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Egypt train derailment in Matrouh kills three, injures over 100

The incident occurred when seven carriages of train No. 1935, traveling from Marsa Matrouh to Alexandria, derailed between Fouka and Galal stations due to track subsidence.

Africanews

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How Buc-ee's became the gateway to the great American road trip

It's one of the busiest days of the year at Buc-ee's, which quickly became a must-visit for millions of American roadtrippers. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave visits Buc-ee's, and explains how the chain becam...

CBS America

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Millions of travelers hit airports as Labor Day weekend wraps up

As Labor Day weekend comes to an end, millions of travelers are catching flights to head home. CBS News national reporter Karen Hua has the latest from the airport in Houston.

CBS America

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Train derailment in Egypt claims three lives while injuring 103

The incident occurred when seven carriages of train No. 1935, traveling from Marsa Matrouh to Alexandria, derailed between Fouka and Galal stations due to track subsidence.

Africanews

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Millions in U.S. take to the skies over Labor Day weekend

The TSA says nearly 17.5 million flyers are expected to pass security checkpoints this holiday weekend, with several airlines estimating they will break records for the number of Labor Day weekend passengers.

CBS News

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New high-speed Acela train gamechanger for Northeast travelers

Amtrak's NextGen Acela high-speed train is now racing passengers between Boston, New York and Washington, D.C., hitting top speeds of 160 miles per hour. Kris Van Cleave was on board this week for the train's inaugural run.

CBS News

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New high-speed train between Boston, NYC and DC

CBS America

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Last-minute Labor Day getaway tips, ideas

This Labor Day Weekend is expected to break air travel records, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Christie Hudson, an Expedia travel expert, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss last-minute travel tips.

CBS America

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Amtrak's high-speed Acela trains begin service on some routes

New and faster Amtrak Acela trains are now in service. The new Acelas will be rolled out through 2027 as part of a $2.4 billion modernization effort. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.

CBS America

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Video shows church being relocated in Sweden, not Norway

The transportation of the church was highly publicized in Sweden and beyond.

Euronews

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Nigeria suspends Abuja–Kaduna train service after derailment

This derailment adds to a worrying trend: Nigeria's rail network has seen 188 derailments in six years, with recurring issues such as vandalism, poor maintenance, and weak security controls.

Africanews

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Worries about European road safety after EU-US trade agreement

EU recognition of US car safety standards could have dangerous consequences for the safety of drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, NGOs warn.

Euronews

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What to know about Southwest rule change for plus-sized passengers

Starting Jan. 27, those who take up space in the neighboring seat will have to buy an extra ticket and it may not be refunded.

News 12

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Western New York bus crash kills at least five people

At least five people are dead and dozens are injured after a tour bus traveling from Niagara Falls flipped over on the New York State Thruway near Pembroke, New York.

CBS News

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Everything we know about the deadly tour bus crash in upstate New York

Multiple people are dead after a tour bus with more than 50 passengers lost control and rolled over on a major highway in upstate New York, according to police. WIVB reporter Patrick Ryan reports from the scene.

CBS America

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Tour bus crash in New York causes 'several fatalities'

A bus with more than 50 people on board rolled over in New York and several deaths are being reported, officials confirm. CBS News' Jericka Duncan reports.

CBS News

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U.S. threatens to cut off transit system funds over NYC subway safety

The U.S. Transportation Department said it may withhold up to 25% of federal transit funding for New York state's Metropolitan Transportation Authority if the agency does not improve safety for subway track maintenance workers.

Reuters

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Air Canada reaches tentative agreement with flight attendant union

Air Canada has reached a tentative agreement with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), ending the strike that began over the weekend involving 10,000 members and disrupted travel for more than 100,000 travelers per day.

CBS News

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Air Canada delays plans to resume operations

All Air Canada planes were grounded on Monday (August 18) after its 10,000 flight attendants refused a return-to-work mandate from the Canadian government.

CBS News