EU Threatens Legal Action Against Netherlands Over NS Rail Concession
The European Commission threatens legal action against the Netherlands for granting the NS exclusive rights to operate main rail lines without an open tender, violating EU rules and prompting complaints from other railway operators. The Netherlands has two months to comply or face legal proceedings.
EU Threatens Legal Action Against Netherlands Over NS Rail Concession
The European Commission threatens legal action against the Netherlands for granting the NS exclusive rights to operate main rail lines without an open tender, violating EU rules and prompting complaints from other railway operators. The Netherlands has two months to comply or face legal proceedings.
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44% Bias Score
Italian Railway Line Disrupted by Severe Weather, Highlighting Climate Change Risks
On January 14th, 2024, severe weather in Italy disrupted the Salerno-Reggio Calabria railway line, causing delays of up to six hours for some trains and halting dozens more, illustrating the vulnerability of national infrastructure to extreme weather events.
Italian Railway Line Disrupted by Severe Weather, Highlighting Climate Change Risks
On January 14th, 2024, severe weather in Italy disrupted the Salerno-Reggio Calabria railway line, causing delays of up to six hours for some trains and halting dozens more, illustrating the vulnerability of national infrastructure to extreme weather events.
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28% Bias Score
UK to Renationalize Railways
The UK Parliament approves a bill to renationalize the country's railways, reversing decades of privatization.
UK to Renationalize Railways
The UK Parliament approves a bill to renationalize the country's railways, reversing decades of privatization.
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48% Bias Score
Tzitzikostas Approved as EU Transport Commissioner
Apostolis Tzitzikostas's candidacy for the EU commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism was approved after a hearing marked by discussions on rail safety, green initiatives, and ticketing systems.
Tzitzikostas Approved as EU Transport Commissioner
Apostolis Tzitzikostas's candidacy for the EU commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism was approved after a hearing marked by discussions on rail safety, green initiatives, and ticketing systems.
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Ukraine's Attacks Expose Systemic Vulnerabilities in Russia's Infrastructure
Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Russian oil refineries and the railway system since November 2024, using long-range missiles and drones, causing temporary disruptions but not significantly impacting oil exports or military operations; however, these attacks highlight existing vulnerabilities within ...
Ukraine's Attacks Expose Systemic Vulnerabilities in Russia's Infrastructure
Ukraine has repeatedly targeted Russian oil refineries and the railway system since November 2024, using long-range missiles and drones, causing temporary disruptions but not significantly impacting oil exports or military operations; however, these attacks highlight existing vulnerabilities within ...
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40% Bias Score
Railways and the Birth of Time Zones
This article explores the historical development of time zones and explains how the advent of railways in the 19th century created a necessity for a more unified system of timekeeping.
Railways and the Birth of Time Zones
This article explores the historical development of time zones and explains how the advent of railways in the 19th century created a necessity for a more unified system of timekeeping.
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28% Bias Score
Deutsche Bahn's Punctuality Plan in Jeopardy
Deutsche Bahn aims to improve punctuality by 2030, but political and financial uncertainty threatens its ambitious reform plan.
Deutsche Bahn's Punctuality Plan in Jeopardy
Deutsche Bahn aims to improve punctuality by 2030, but political and financial uncertainty threatens its ambitious reform plan.
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