Tag #Public Transport

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Germany Secures Deutschlandticket Funding for 2024

The German Bundestag approved funding for the 49-euro Deutschlandticket regional transport pass for 2024, increasing to 58 euros next year, resolving short-term funding issues through an agreement between SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU; however, long-term funding remains uncertain.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
nrc.nl
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New NS Train Schedule Fails to Address Persistent Issues

The new NS train schedule in the Netherlands, launched on December 15th, 2023, hasn't resolved persistent issues like train breakdowns and delays, despite increased service frequency; a 93-year-old passenger experienced a delay due to a train malfunction in Zwolle.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Italian Transport Strikes Planned for January

Nationwide transport strikes are planned in Italy on January 10th, affecting various services, with further disruptions in Florence on January 12th and 25th due to separate walkouts by railway and tram workers, impacting commuters and potentially tourism.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Yerevan Public Transport to Go Cashless, Facing Challenges

Starting January 1st, Yerevan's public transport will no longer accept 100 dram payments, shifting to a cashless system with various pass options and discounts for specific groups; however, low validator usage and public awareness pose challenges.

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Reduced Inequality
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DfI Meets Business Leaders to Tackle Belfast Traffic Congestion

The Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland is meeting with Belfast business leaders on Monday to discuss solutions to the city's traffic congestion, with potential measures including incentivizing park and rides, and improving public transport.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Riedbahn Reopens After 1.3 Billion Euro Overhaul

After a five-month closure for a 1.3 billion Euro renovation, the Riedbahn, a key 70km German rail line between Frankfurt and Mannheim, reopened, aiming to reduce delays by up to 80 percent; full service resumes December 24th.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Samara Public Transport Fare Increase and System Upgrade Planned for 2025

Samara's public transport fares will increase to 40 rubles (cash) and 37 rubles (card) from January 1st, 2025, due to rising costs, alongside a planned upgrade of the system with new trams and buses and the introduction of a facial recognition payment system.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Sydney Trains Avoid Disruption Despite Looming RTBU Industrial Action

Sydney's train network operates normally despite a looming threat of industrial action by the RTBU following their Federal Court win; however, the union's potential implementation of numerous work bans could cause widespread disruption, and negotiations between the union and the NSW government remai...

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Belfast Opens Bus Lanes to Taxis, Sparking Safety Concerns

To ease Belfast's Christmas traffic congestion, the Department for Infrastructure temporarily allowed taxis in certain bus lanes starting December 13th, a move praised by some businesses but criticized by cycling advocates for jeopardizing cyclist safety.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
sueddeutsche.de
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Germany Secures 2024 Funding for Deutschlandticket

Germany's SPD, Green, and Union parties reached an agreement to secure funding for the nationwide €58 Deutschlandticket public transport pass in 2024 by amending the Regionalisierungsgesetz, preventing service disruptions and further price hikes.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
taz.de
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Affordable Nationwide Mobility: Personal Experience vs. Political Resistance

A German author contrasts their personal experience of increased national connectivity through affordable train travel with politicians' resistance to expanding affordable mobility, advocating for including long-distance rail in a 49-Euro ticket, citing financial feasibility and contrasting it with ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
nos.nl
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Qbuzz Friesland Launch Marred by Operational Shortfalls

Qbuzz took over Friesland's public transport on December 14th, 2023, but faces major challenges due to driver shortages, delayed bus deliveries, and inadequate depots, resulting in concerns about service quality and the use of temporary measures, including touring cars and temporary facilities.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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