Tag #Public Transport

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Brisbane Metro Bus Trial: Initial Climate Design Flaws Resolved

Internal Brisbane City Council documents reveal that the air conditioning and 24-volt power systems of the new Brisbane Metro electric buses initially struggled in Brisbane's climate, but these issues have been addressed through software updates, resulting in a 4.3 out of 5 passenger satisfaction ra...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Spanish Bus Route Cuts Spark Rural Protest

The Spanish government's plan to cut interprovincial bus routes by 75% faces strong opposition from four provinces, resulting in the loss of hundreds of bus stops and impacting 1,417 municipalities, mainly in sparsely populated areas, due to concerns over access to essential services.

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ScotRail's AI Announcer Sparks Passenger Backlash

ScotRail's adoption of an AI-powered voice, "Iona," for train announcements has sparked passenger complaints due to its robotic nature, while raising concerns about job displacement and the erosion of regional accents. The technology, developed by ReadSpeaker, offers cost savings and customization, ...

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Istanbul Bus Strike Resolved After Payment Agreement

On May 22nd, 2025, 1,930 of Istanbul's 3,200 private buses went on strike due to unpaid fees from the İBB, causing temporary service disruptions; however, a payment agreement was reached, and service resumed.

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Sydney Train Chaos: Power Outage Causes Widespread Disruptions

A broken overhead wire near Homebush caused a major power outage on Tuesday afternoon, crippling Sydney's train network and leading to widespread cancellations and delays on Wednesday, prompting an independent review of the system and free travel for commuters next Monday.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
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Sydney Train Power Outage Causes Peak Hour Chaos

A power outage at Sydney's Strathfield train station on Tuesday afternoon, caused by an overhead wire falling onto a train, trapped approximately 300 passengers and disrupted services on multiple lines during peak hour, prompting the implementation of shuttle services and surge-pricing protection wi...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
faz.net
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S-Bahn Disruptions Expose Need for Rhein-Main Transport Overhaul

Following three weeks of S-Bahn disruptions between Frankfurt, Mainz, and Wiesbaden, normal service has resumed; however, the incident prompted calls for significant infrastructure improvements, including three-to four-track railway connections, to enhance reliability and support climate goals.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
kathimerini.gr
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Athens Metro 24/7 Proposal Faces Feasibility Challenges

The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport proposed 24-hour operation for Athens metro lines 2 and 3 and the tram system on Saturdays, but STASY, the operating company, is evaluating feasibility due to staff shortages, maintenance needs, safety concerns, and system capacity limitations, with...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
sueddeutsche.de
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Munich's Ambitious Public Transport Upgrades Face Funding Hurdles

Munich plans major public transport upgrades, including U-Bahn and S-Bahn extensions and an airport ICE connection, facing significant funding challenges and potential delays, impacting its 2040 Olympic bid.

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theguardian.com
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Sydney Rail Outage Exposes Network Vulnerabilities

A live wire falling on a train in Sydney's west on Tuesday caused a city-wide rail outage on Wednesday, stranding 300 passengers and highlighting the network's vulnerability due to its design and outdated communication systems, leading to widespread chaos for commuters.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
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Sydney Rail Outage Causes City-Wide Commuter Chaos

A train striking an overhead power line near Sydney's Strathfield station caused a city-wide rail network outage on Tuesday, leading to widespread commuter chaos and prompting the NSW Premier to urge residents to leave work early to avoid peak-hour congestion; repairs were completed Wednesday mornin...

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zeit.de
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Lower Saxony Bus Strike: 2,500 Workers to Walk Out Over Wages

A two-day warning strike by 2,500 bus drivers in Lower Saxony, starting May 23rd, will significantly disrupt public transport in several regions due to a wage dispute between Verdi union and the AVN employer's association, impacting numerous bus companies and causing demonstrations in multiple citie...

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