Tag #Public Transport

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Lisbon Funicular Accident: Maintenance Questions Raised

A Lisbon funicular accident, resulting in 16 deaths and 22 injuries, raises questions about maintenance practices after a cable reportedly snapped, causing the tram to derail.

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smh.com.au
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University of Melbourne Halts Fishermans Bend Campus Plan

The University of Melbourne has suspended its $2 billion Fishermans Bend campus project, citing financial constraints and a lack of public transport, delaying the development of the major urban renewal precinct by at least five years.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
welt.de
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Berlin Awards €15 Billion S-Bahn Contract to DB, Stadler, and Siemens Consortium

After years of delays, a consortium of Deutsche Bahn, Stadler, and Siemens won a €15 billion contract to operate and maintain Berlin's S-Bahn network for 15 years, starting in the 2030s, including the delivery of 1,400 new train cars and 30 years of maintenance.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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French Transportation Unions to Strike September 18th

On August 29th, four major RATP unions announced a joint strike and protest on September 18th, coinciding with a broader national mobilization against the 2026 budget, citing concerns about working conditions and austerity measures.

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zeit.de
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Germany's Deutschlandticket: Popular but Funding Uncertain

Despite its widespread use in Lower Saxony, Germany's €49 Deutschlandticket faces funding uncertainty for 2026, prompting calls for legally secured financing from the Lower Saxony District Association.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
zeit.de
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Berlin's €720 Million Highway Extension Opens Amidst Criticism

Berlin's €720 million A100 highway extension, a 3.2-kilometer stretch opening Wednesday, connecting Neukölln to Treptower Park after 12 years of construction, faces criticism from the Left party for prioritizing cars over sustainable urban development.

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Great North Run: Transport Impacts and Route Details

The annual Great North Run half-marathon in Newcastle upon Tyne, expected to attract 60,000 participants, will cause significant transport disruption across the region on Sunday, with road closures, busy public transport services, and station closures in place.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Aging Subway Systems Face Climate Change Challenges

Global subway systems, built for past climates, are struggling with extreme weather, highlighting the urgent need for adaptation and city-level climate resilience strategies.

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Climate Action
zeit.de
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15 Billion Euro Deal Awarded for Berlin S-Bahn Network

A consortium of Deutsche Bahn, Stadler, and Siemens won a 15 billion euro contract to operate and maintain parts of Berlin's S-Bahn network for 15 years, starting in the 2030s, following years of delays and legal challenges.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
welt.de
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Germany's Deutschlandticket: Popular but Uncertain Funding

Despite its widespread use, the funding for Germany's nationwide public transportation ticket, the Deutschlandticket, remains unclear, prompting calls for legal guarantees from the Lower Saxony Regional Council.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Genoa's AMT Faces 12.5 Million Euro Funding Gap, Reviews Free Transit Policy

Genoa's public transport company, AMT, faces a 12.5 million euro funding shortfall, jeopardizing salaries and service. The city administration seeks funding solutions and evaluates the sustainability of its free-transit policy while appointing a new board to implement a five-year recovery plan.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
zeit.de
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Thuringia Reclaims €20 Million from Rail Operators Due to Delays

Due to train cancellations and delays in 2024, the Thuringian state government withheld approximately €20 million from regional rail operators; the state government attributes the delays to the introduction of the Deutschlandticket, resulting in overcrowded trains and longer transfer times.

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