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Melbourne Metro Tunnel to Open in 2025

Melbourne's $14 billion Metro Tunnel, connecting three train lines via five new underground stations, is set to open by the end of 2025, a year ahead of schedule, reshaping the city's transport network and timetable despite numerous controversies.

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theguardian.com
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English Bus Services Decline Despite Government Investment

A National Audit Office report reveals a 15% drop in bus miles outside London since 2019, with passenger numbers 9% below pre-Covid levels, despite government investment; half of local authorities rate their service delivery capacity as poor, and rising congestion further diminishes satisfaction.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Deutsche Bahn Scraps Family Rail Reservations, Facing Backlash

Deutsche Bahn is eliminating its family train-ticket reservation plan on June 15th, raising prices significantly for families and drawing strong criticism from politicians; the government won't intervene, and Deutsche Bahn will maintain its policy despite negative publicity and petitions.

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taz.de
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Deutsche Bahn Increases Train Reservation Fees for Families

Deutsche Bahn (DB) in Germany raised long-distance train reservation fees for families from €10.40 to €22 for four people, eliminating a previous family discount starting June 15th, impacting low-income families' access to affordable travel.

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zeit.de
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Naumburg Tram Faces Funding Delays Despite Council Approval

The Naumburg tram, "Wilde Zicke," faces operational challenges due to a delayed service concession and funding from the Burgenlandkreis district, despite council approval of approximately €120,000 in annual subsidies starting in 2025. Errors in the initial funding proposal and ongoing negotiations a...

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theguardian.com
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Free Bus Travel for 150,000 West of England Children

Starting this summer, children aged 5 to 15 in the West of England will ride buses for free, a move impacting 150,000 young people and funded by £13.5 million in government grants to alleviate cost of living pressures and promote public transit, marking the first such program outside of London.

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welt.de
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Deutschlandticket Users Drop by Over One Million After Price Increase

Following a price increase from 49 to 58 euros in January 2025, the number of Deutschlandticket users decreased from 14.5 million in December 2024 to 13.4 million in January 2025; market research attributes over 430,000 of these lost users to the price hike, exceeding expectations but highlighting t...

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Train Evacuations on Hottest Day of the Year in UK

On the hottest day of the year in the UK, a train fault near Loughborough Junction caused the evacuation of scores of passengers from three trains without air conditioning; the disruption, affecting Gatwick Airport-bound passengers and caused by engineering works, is expected to continue into the ev...

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welt.de
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Deutsche Bahn Faces Backlash Over Family Reservation Elimination

Deutsche Bahn is eliminating its family reservation option for long-distance travel, increasing the cost for families with children by more than 100% starting June 15th, 2024, despite criticism from politicians and associations, and a petition with over 4,500 signatures.

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52% Bias Score

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theglobeandmail.com
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Montreal Transit Strike Prompts Mediator Appointment

In Montreal, a strike by 2,400 transit maintenance workers since Monday has limited bus and metro service to rush hours and late nights; a mediator has been appointed to resolve the year-long labor dispute, with service restored for the Grand Prix weekend, but limited service will continue until Jun...

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nos.nl
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Nationwide Train Strike in Netherlands Disrupts Travel

On Monday, all NS trains in the Netherlands were cancelled due to a nationwide strike by railway unions, following nine unsuccessful negotiation rounds for a new collective bargaining agreement; the unions demand a 6 percent wage increase, while the NS offered 2.5 percent.

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welt.de
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Germany's €58 Deutschlandticket Remains Popular Despite Price Hike

Despite an 18% price hike to €58 in January 2025, the Germany-wide public transport ticket, Deutschlandticket, maintains popularity, with the largest transport association in North Rhine-Westphalia reaching record ridership, while others experienced only slight decreases.

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