High Demand for Paris-Berlin ICE Train Prompts Expansion Plans
The new direct ICE train between Paris and Berlin, launched in late December, is experiencing exceptionally high demand with 90% average occupancy, prompting plans by DB and SNCF to expand the service, including additional direct connections between Paris and Munich.
High Demand for Paris-Berlin ICE Train Prompts Expansion Plans
The new direct ICE train between Paris and Berlin, launched in late December, is experiencing exceptionally high demand with 90% average occupancy, prompting plans by DB and SNCF to expand the service, including additional direct connections between Paris and Munich.
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36% Bias Score
RET Alleviates Dutch Grid Overload by Sharing Excess Metro Power
Rotterdam's RET is providing excess electricity from its metro network to other parties, starting today, to help alleviate the overloaded national electricity grid; two clients are already using the network for electric vehicle charging.
RET Alleviates Dutch Grid Overload by Sharing Excess Metro Power
Rotterdam's RET is providing excess electricity from its metro network to other parties, starting today, to help alleviate the overloaded national electricity grid; two clients are already using the network for electric vehicle charging.
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36% Bias Score
Private School Commutes Increase South London Air Pollution by 27%
A study in Herne Hill, south London, reveals that parents driving children to private schools causes a 27% increase in air pollution and a 51% increase in bus delays during morning peak hours, compared to when only state schools are open, despite private schools having half the number of students.
Private School Commutes Increase South London Air Pollution by 27%
A study in Herne Hill, south London, reveals that parents driving children to private schools causes a 27% increase in air pollution and a 51% increase in bus delays during morning peak hours, compared to when only state schools are open, despite private schools having half the number of students.
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40% Bias Score
BVG to Test Vegetable Oil in Buses Before 2030 Emission-Free Goal
Berlin's BVG is testing used vegetable oil (HVO) in diesel buses to reduce emissions before its 2030 goal of a completely fossil-free fleet, primarily electric, but with some non-electric vehicles after 2030 to maintain resilience; currently 227 of 1500 buses are electric, rising to 500 by 2027.
BVG to Test Vegetable Oil in Buses Before 2030 Emission-Free Goal
Berlin's BVG is testing used vegetable oil (HVO) in diesel buses to reduce emissions before its 2030 goal of a completely fossil-free fleet, primarily electric, but with some non-electric vehicles after 2030 to maintain resilience; currently 227 of 1500 buses are electric, rising to 500 by 2027.
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36% Bias Score
Spain Extends Public Transport Subsidies Until June 2025
The Spanish government extended its public transportation subsidies, including free Renfe train passes and discounts on other services, until June 2025, following a 13% increase in public transport usage since September 2022.
Spain Extends Public Transport Subsidies Until June 2025
The Spanish government extended its public transportation subsidies, including free Renfe train passes and discounts on other services, until June 2025, following a 13% increase in public transport usage since September 2022.
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36% Bias Score
Direct High-Speed Rail Link Opens Between Paris and Berlin
A new direct high-speed train line connecting Paris and Berlin opened on December 17th, offering an 8-hour journey, in response to growing demand for European rail travel; the service, operated by Deutsche Bahn and SNCF, is already over 80% booked.
Direct High-Speed Rail Link Opens Between Paris and Berlin
A new direct high-speed train line connecting Paris and Berlin opened on December 17th, offering an 8-hour journey, in response to growing demand for European rail travel; the service, operated by Deutsche Bahn and SNCF, is already over 80% booked.
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40% Bias Score
Trenitalia Tops European Rail Operator Ranking Amid Calls for Service Improvements
A Transport & Environment report ranks Trenitalia as Europe's top rail operator, highlighting the importance of affordability and reliability, while recommending EU regulations to improve cross-border booking and punctuality.
Trenitalia Tops European Rail Operator Ranking Amid Calls for Service Improvements
A Transport & Environment report ranks Trenitalia as Europe's top rail operator, highlighting the importance of affordability and reliability, while recommending EU regulations to improve cross-border booking and punctuality.
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24% Bias Score
Zermatt's Zero-Emission Transportation System: High Costs, High Environmental Benefits
Zermatt, a Swiss village, banned combustion engine vehicles in the 1980s, replacing them with 500 standardized electric mini-buses costing around CHF 150,000 each, prioritizing environmental sustainability despite high costs; visitors must park in Tasch and take a train.
Zermatt's Zero-Emission Transportation System: High Costs, High Environmental Benefits
Zermatt, a Swiss village, banned combustion engine vehicles in the 1980s, replacing them with 500 standardized electric mini-buses costing around CHF 150,000 each, prioritizing environmental sustainability despite high costs; visitors must park in Tasch and take a train.
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48% Bias Score
BVG to Test HVO in Diesel Buses Before 2030 Electric Fleet Transition
Berlin's public transport operator, BVG, will test using HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) in existing diesel buses to reduce emissions before its 2030 goal of a fully electric fleet, aiming for significant CO2 reductions while acknowledging challenges of immediate, complete electrification.
BVG to Test HVO in Diesel Buses Before 2030 Electric Fleet Transition
Berlin's public transport operator, BVG, will test using HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) in existing diesel buses to reduce emissions before its 2030 goal of a fully electric fleet, aiming for significant CO2 reductions while acknowledging challenges of immediate, complete electrification.
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36% Bias Score
Edinburgh Airport Hikes Drop-Off Charges to Boost Public Transport
Edinburgh Airport is raising its pick-up and drop-off charges to £6 from January 13th to encourage public transport use and reduce emissions, offering a 50% discount to local residents and electric car users. The increase, while higher than some other UK airports, is cheaper than in London, Birmingh...
Edinburgh Airport Hikes Drop-Off Charges to Boost Public Transport
Edinburgh Airport is raising its pick-up and drop-off charges to £6 from January 13th to encourage public transport use and reduce emissions, offering a 50% discount to local residents and electric car users. The increase, while higher than some other UK airports, is cheaper than in London, Birmingh...
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48% Bias Score
Belfast Opens Bus Lanes to Taxis, Sparking Safety Concerns
To ease Belfast's Christmas traffic congestion, the Department for Infrastructure temporarily allowed taxis in certain bus lanes starting December 13th, a move praised by some businesses but criticized by cycling advocates for jeopardizing cyclist safety.
Belfast Opens Bus Lanes to Taxis, Sparking Safety Concerns
To ease Belfast's Christmas traffic congestion, the Department for Infrastructure temporarily allowed taxis in certain bus lanes starting December 13th, a move praised by some businesses but criticized by cycling advocates for jeopardizing cyclist safety.
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52% Bias Score
Schleswig-Holstein Completes Germany's First Large-Scale Battery Train Network
Germany's Schleswig-Holstein region completed its nationwide battery-powered train network on December 17th, 2023, replacing diesel trains with 55 electric ones on approximately 460 kilometers of track, saving 10 million liters of diesel and 26,000 tons of CO2 annually.
Schleswig-Holstein Completes Germany's First Large-Scale Battery Train Network
Germany's Schleswig-Holstein region completed its nationwide battery-powered train network on December 17th, 2023, replacing diesel trains with 55 electric ones on approximately 460 kilometers of track, saving 10 million liters of diesel and 26,000 tons of CO2 annually.
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44% Bias Score