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The UK government’s £18.7 million push to roll out tap‑in, tap‑out contactless ticketing at 50 southeast stations—including Stansted and Southend airports—means holidaymakers can skip ticket counters entirely. This move, part of the Great British Railways overhaul, signals a broader shift toward frictionless, data‑driven rail journeys.

The UK government’s £18.7 million push to roll out tap‑in, tap‑out contactless ticketing at 50 southeast stations—including Stansted and Southend airports—means holidaymakers can skip ticket counters entirely. This move, part of the Great British Railways overhaul, signals a broader shift toward frictionless, data‑driven rail journeys.

Chinese researchers appear to have solved the critical 'tunnel boom' problem plaguing ultra-high-speed maglev trains capable of 600km/h (370mph). By implementing innovative porous soundproofing buffers at tunnel entrances, shock waves causing structural damage and noise pollution are reduced by up to 96%, paving the way for practical implementation of next-generation magnetic levitation networks. This breakthrough addresses a fundamental physics challenge that threatened to derail maglev's potential for revolutionizing long-distance travel.