Tag #Public Transport

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68 Injured in Strasbourg Tram Collision

In Strasbourg, France, on January 11th, two trams collided at the Gare-Centrale station, injuring 68 people—50 with non-life-threatening injuries—resulting in significant transport disruption and an ongoing investigation into the causes, including potential mechanical failures.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Empty Trains Circle Berlin at Night Due to Track Shortage

Due to a shortage of rail tracks in Berlin, empty ICE trains are running at night, exacerbating existing staff shortages and causing unnecessary energy consumption; this follows the recent, then reversed, decision to eliminate printed train arrival timetables to save costs.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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NSW Government Takes Rail Unions to Fair Work Commission Amid Looming Service Disruptions

The NSW government is taking the Rail, Tram and Bus Union to the Fair Work Commission to resolve a pay dispute that threatens to cause major disruptions to Sydney's train network from January 15, with reduced train speeds and potential increased road congestion.

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Edinburgh Airport Hikes Drop-Off Charges to Boost Public Transport

Edinburgh Airport is raising its pick-up and drop-off charges to £6 from January 13th to encourage public transport use and reduce emissions, offering a 50% discount to local residents and electric car users. The increase, while higher than some other UK airports, is cheaper than in London, Birmingh...

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Climate Action
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New York City Launches Congestion Charge Amidst Political Opposition

New York City's first congestion charge, up to $21.60 for large vehicles, launched on January 17, 2024, aims to ease traffic and fund public transit, but faces opposition including from Donald Trump, who vowed to overturn it upon his return to office.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Frankfurt Train Push: Swift Action Highlights Safety Concerns

In Frankfurt, a woman was lightly injured after falling onto train tracks; a nearby S-Bahn driver reacted swiftly, braking and detaining a man who had pushed her onto the tracks, highlighting ongoing safety concerns and the need for platform doors despite significant costs and technical challenges.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Italian Train Disruptions Spark Political Crisis

Widespread train cancellations and delays in Northern Italy due to an electrical line failure near Milan have triggered strong political backlash against Minister of Infrastructure Matteo Salvini, with opposition parties demanding his resignation following a similar incident in Rome last October.

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No Poverty
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Düsseldorf Rheinbahn to Go Cashless by 2027

The Rheinbahn in Düsseldorf plans to eliminate paper tickets and introduce a cashless payment system by early 2027, following models from Amsterdam, London, and Paris, while the Ruhrbahn in Essen plans a similar transition by 2026; however, other major NRW cities like Cologne, Bonn, Bochum, Wupperta...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Verdi Threatens Berlin Public Transport Strikes Over €250 Million Wage Demand

The German trade union Verdi is threatening strike action for Berlin's BVG public transport system, demanding a €750 monthly pay rise, 13th-month salary, and additional allowances totaling €250 million annually, starting negotiations on January 15th, 2025.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Bus Cuts Disproportionately Impact Deprived Areas in England

A new report reveals that bus cuts in England disproportionately impact deprived areas, with those in the top 10% most deprived areas experiencing a tenfold reduction in bus travel compared to the least deprived; this has led to an estimated 1.1 billion extra miles driven in cars and taxis in 2023.

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Reduced Inequality
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Frankfurt Train Fall Highlights Safety Concerns in German Railways

A woman was slightly injured after falling onto Frankfurt train tracks; a bystander apprehended a man who may have pushed her. This incident, while not uncommon, highlights the safety challenges on German platforms, where the high cost and technical difficulties of installing platform screen doors r...

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Valencia Raises Single Bus Ticket Price by 33%

Valencia's EMT increased single bus ticket prices by 33% to €2, impacting 7% of users; the council says this is to encourage multi-journey tickets and that the price was unchanged for 12 years, while the opposition criticizes this decision in the current economic climate.

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