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Syrian Asylum Seekers Find Paid Work as Dutch Train Attendants

Three Syrian asylum seekers in the Netherlands now have paid jobs as train attendants for Keolis, patrolling trains between Enschede, Zwolle, and Kampen, checking tickets, handling incidents, and improving passenger relations after a successful volunteer program at train stations.

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Rotterdam Tram and Car Collision: Both Drivers Arrested for DUI

In Rotterdam, a tram and a car collided at the Wolphaertsbocht intersection around 8:30 am, resulting in the arrests of both drivers for driving under the influence; neither was injured but the damage was significant.

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Sydney Metro Rail Extensions Delayed Until 2040

Construction of multibillion-dollar metro rail extensions in Sydney's west is delayed until 2040, while the Bankstown metro line conversion, beset by industrial action, is delayed to 2026, raising concerns about the government's infrastructure management.

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NS Reports Fifth Consecutive Year of Losses Amidst Rising Costs

The Dutch national railway company (NS) reported a €141 million loss in 2024, its fifth consecutive year of losses, due to increased costs (especially track access fees up 15% to €533 million), lower-than-expected passenger growth (despite a 10% increase in international sales), and 1095 reported in...

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Melbourne's West Needs Urgent Public Transport Upgrades

Melbourne's western suburbs face critical transport challenges by 2041, prompting Infrastructure Victoria to propose electrifying the Melton train line, constructing new stations and tracks, and developing rapid bus routes to handle a projected population increase to 860,000.

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Paris Launches Rush-Hour Carpool Lane on Périphérique to Reduce Congestion and Pollution

Paris launched a rush-hour carpool lane on its périphérique ring road from March 27th, restricting the outside lane to vehicles with at least two passengers, public transport, and emergency services between 7 am and 10:30 am and 4 pm and 8 pm; €135 fines will be levied from May 1st for violations, a...

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England to Publicly Display Train Delay Data at 1,700 Stations

Starting Thursday, over 1,700 English train stations will prominently display monthly cancellation and delay data (4.2% of services canceled, 67.7% on time in July-Sept 2024), aiming to increase transparency and accountability, a move welcomed by passenger advocates and part of a wider railway natio...

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Stadler's Berlin Plant Faces Job Cuts Amidst Financial Crisis

Facing financial difficulties despite full order books, Swiss train manufacturer Stadler is negotiating with the IG Metall union in Berlin regarding cost-cutting measures that could lead to job losses; the union demands no job cuts or plant closures and negotiations are pending.

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A$4 Billion Sunshine Station Redevelopment: Addressing Capacity Needs in Melbourne's West

The A$4 billion Sunshine station redevelopment in Melbourne aims to increase train capacity by vertically separating Metro, regional, and freight lines over six kilometers, improving connectivity in Melbourne's growing west and northwest, although the cost has raised concerns about budgetary priorit...

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NS Reports Fifth Consecutive Year of Losses

The Dutch national railway company, NS, reported a €141 million loss in 2024, its fifth consecutive year of losses, due to increased operational costs, including track maintenance and payments to the government, and a slower-than-expected post-pandemic recovery in ridership, despite a 10% increase i...

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Sydney Metro Bankstown Line Opening Delayed

Sydney Metro's multibillion-dollar conversion of the Bankstown rail line to metro standards is delayed, potentially missing its planned opening this year due to industrial action and the project's complexity, impacting 60,000 daily commuters.

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Warning Strike Cripples Public Transport in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

A one-day warning strike by Verdi union members in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany on March 6th, 2023, halted 80-85% of public transport in the state, impacting nine transport companies and approximately 2,800 employees due to a stalled wage negotiation between the union and municipal employers.

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