Tag #Transport Infrastructure

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Controversial Level Crossing Removal Plan Sparks Outrage in Melbourne's West

A $369 million plan to remove two level crossings in Melbourne's west by permanently closing Champion Road in Newport is facing strong opposition from residents and Labor MPs, who cite concerns about community division, traffic congestion, and safety issues.

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Cardiff Parkway Railway Station Approved After Delays

The Welsh government approved plans for Cardiff Parkway, a new four-platform railway station and business park in St Mellons, Cardiff, aiming to improve transport links and boost economic growth in the underserved eastern part of the city, impacting over 40,000 residents.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Riedbahn Rail Line Reopens After €1.3 Billion Renovation

After a five-month, €1.3 billion renovation, the Riedbahn rail line between Frankfurt and Mannheim reopened on Saturday, December 23, 2023, improving the reliability of Germany's rail network by modernizing 111 kilometers of tracks, 152 switches, and other infrastructure, impacting around 360 daily ...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Queensland Rail Service Disruptions Due to Cable Theft

Copper cable theft and vandalism on the Queensland Rail Shorncliffe-Cleveland line caused service disruptions on November 30 and December 1, necessitating replacement buses and delays up to an hour, highlighting a wider issue of increased theft targeting transport infrastructure.

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Baltic Rail Link Connects Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn

A new railway line connecting Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn allows for same-day travel between the three Baltic capitals, starting this month; a single ticket can be purchased via a unified booking platform, and the journey costs €39 for a second-class single ticket.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Empty Trains Circle Berlin at Night Due to Track Shortage

Due to a shortage of rail tracks in Berlin, empty ICE trains are running at night, exacerbating existing staff shortages and causing unnecessary energy consumption; this follows the recent, then reversed, decision to eliminate printed train arrival timetables to save costs.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Canada's Aviation System Receives Failing Grade Amidst Staff Shortages

A report by Canadian pilot and air traffic controller unions reveals a concerning decline in Canada's aviation system, receiving a score of 64/100 in an ICAO audit due to staff shortages and a profit-first approach, impacting flight reliability and particularly affecting remote communities.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure