Tag #Public Transport

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Sydney Trains Eliminates Platform Falls with Rubber Gap Fillers

Sydney Trains recently completed installing 'rubber gap fillers' on over 20 platforms across the Sydney Trains network to reduce falls between trains and platforms; this follows approximately 450 falls across the network in 2023, with over 50 at Redfern Station alone, and zero falls have been report...

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azatutyun.am
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Yerevan Council Approves Controversial 150 Dram Public Transport Fare Amidst Protests

The Yerevan City Council passed a new 150 dram fare for public transport, sparking a clash between the ruling Civil Contract party and the opposition "Mother Armenia" party, who boycotted the vote and protested the alleged manipulation of public opinion regarding the fare increase, initially present...

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zeit.de
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NWL Takes Over Financially Troubled Eurobahn

The financially struggling German regional railway company Eurobahn will be temporarily taken over by the Zweckverband Nahverkehr Westfalen-Lippe (NWL) for a symbolic one euro, securing regional rail services in Westfalen-Lippe until a private investor is found by 2027.

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smh.com.au
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Brisbane Airport Workers Face Tenfold Airtrain Fare Hike

Brisbane Airport workers will pay over \$46 weekly for Airtrain from February 10th, more than ten times the cost for other south-east Queensland commuters, due to the end of a trial period of cheaper fares and an additional fare increase implemented by Airtrain.

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kathimerini.gr
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Athens Traffic Crisis: Experts Propose Solutions Amidst Worsening Congestion

A symposium by the Hellenic Society of Transportation Engineers revealed that Athens' traffic congestion is worsening, with private cars dominating roads and resulting in significant economic losses (€80-90 million annually). Experts proposed solutions such as green rings, stricter enforcement, cong...

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High-Speed Rail Subsidy Cut Triples Cost for Thousands of Spanish Commuters

The Spanish government's rejection of a bill that included a 50% discount on high-speed rail between Valladolid, Segovia, and Madrid has tripled the cost for thousands of daily commuters, impacting regional development and reversing population growth trends.

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ScotRail Fares to Rise 3.8% in April 2025

ScotRail fares in Scotland will increase by 3.8% in April 2025, affecting all services; an anytime return ticket between Glasgow and Edinburgh will rise by £1.20, following an 8.7% increase last year, despite criticism from opposition parties over service disruptions.

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Deutsche Bahn Addresses Infrastructure Challenges and Improves Efficiency

At the Verkehrsgerichtstag in Goslar, Germany, Deutsche Bahn (DB) announced strategies to improve efficiency and employee satisfaction amidst increasing track closures due to construction and climate change, highlighting the need for better passenger information and clearer EU regulations on rail re...

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Spanish Taxi Drivers Protest Soaring Insurance Premiums

Thousands of taxi drivers across Spain protested on Wednesday against what they deem "abusive practices" by insurance companies, citing premium increases of up to 300% since 2022, demanding government intervention and stricter regulation of VTC services.

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Russia's Road Infrastructure Investment Boosts Transport Accessibility

Russia's "Safe High-Quality Roads" national project, implemented since 2019, has repaired or built over 150,000 km of roads, impacting 105 major urban areas, with 9.3 trillion rubles allocated until 2030 to boost transport accessibility and mobility to 14,200 passenger-km per person by 2030.

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elpais.com
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Valencia's Public Transport Card Dispute Amidst Reduced State Funding

In Valencia, Spain, a political debate ensues over replacing the €6.80 bonobús public transport card with the cheaper €4 Suma card due to reduced state subsidies following the rejection of a government decree, prompting a clash between socialist councilors and the city's administration.

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elmundo.es
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Spanish Government Seeks Support for Pension Increase After Omnibus Bill Rejection

The Spanish government faces a potential crisis after parliament rejected an omnibus bill including pension increases for 12 million retirees and public transport discounts, prompting efforts to secure support from Junts and the PP.

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