Tag #Railways

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Lebanon's Abandoned Railway: A Symbol of Lost Potential and Economic Crisis

The remnants of Lebanon's first railway, built in 1895, stand as a testament to a lost era of prosperity and highlight the country's current economic struggles, particularly in transportation.

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elpais.com
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\$150 Billion Railway Investment to Transform Latin America and the Caribbean"

Latin America and the Caribbean will invest over \$150 billion in railway infrastructure in the coming years, a significant shift from prioritizing road and air transport, with projects in Chile, Brazil, and Colombia aiming to improve regional connectivity, mirroring global success stories in Europe...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
lemonde.fr
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South Western Railway Renationalized: First Step in British Rail's Return to Public Ownership

South Western Railway, a British train operator, was renationalized on May 25th, 2024, marking the first stage of the Labour government's plan to bring the entire rail network back under public control after decades of privatization marked by poor service and high costs.

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nos.nl
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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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repubblica.it
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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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Climate Action
liberation.fr
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UK to Renationalize Railways

The UK Parliament approves a bill to renationalize the country's railways, reversing decades of privatization.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
kathimerini.gr
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Greek Tourism Revenue Soars 11% in First Half of 2024

Greece's tourism revenue soared 11% in the first half of 2024, exceeding expectations despite a modest 0.6% rise in visitor arrivals; economists project a new annual record, even with a potential 5% revenue drop in the latter half.

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dw.com
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Ukraine's Intelligence Operations Disrupt Russian Military and Logistics

Ukrainian intelligence operations have repeatedly targeted Russian infrastructure, including railways, the Crimean Bridge, and air bases, disrupting logistics, damaging military assets, and causing significant psychological impact, demonstrating Ukraine's capacity to strike deep inside Russia.

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themarker.com
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Ayalon Highway Closure and Train Service Disruption Due to Bridge Construction

Ayalon Highway will be closed and Israel Railways service between Beit Yehoshua and Tel Aviv Savidor Central stations will be suspended on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 10 PM to Saturday, October 27, 2023, at 4 PM, due to bridge construction near Herzliya station. This is one of nine such planned...

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themoscowtimes.com
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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 ...

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bbc.com
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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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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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