Tag #Transport

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Elizabeth Line Expands Saturday Service

The Elizabeth line in London will increase its Saturday service to 20 trains per hour between Paddington and Whitechapel starting in December, exceeding normal off-peak frequency, following initial delays and cost overruns but demonstrating significant success with over half a billion journeys in it...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
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UK to Overhaul Road Safety Laws, Targeting Older Drivers and Drink-Driving

The UK government plans to update road safety laws, including potential bans for over-70s failing eyesight tests, a lower drink-drive limit, and tougher penalties for uninsured driving and seatbelt violations, aiming to reduce the 1,633 deaths and nearly 28,000 serious injuries on UK roads last year...

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Good Health and Well-being
bbc.com
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UK Visa Changes Threaten Deportation of 60+ London Tube Staff

Over 60 foreign Transport for London (TfL) staff face deportation due to UK visa rule changes increasing salary thresholds and removing key transport roles from the eligible sponsorship list, effective July 22nd, 2024; the Home Office aims to prioritize British workers, while TfL and London Assembly...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
dw.com
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Messina Bridge Protest Highlights Sicily's Infrastructure Concerns

Approximately 2000 Sicilians protested in Messina on August 9th, 2025, against the €13.5 billion Messina Strait bridge, citing insufficient funding for essential services like water infrastructure (€20 million allocated) and advocating for improved social programs over large-scale construction.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
zeit.de
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Berlin U-Bahn Station Faces Years More of Delays

Renovations at Berlin's Schloßstraße U-Bahn station, started in 2016, are delayed until at least the 2030s due to Denkmalamt regulations and challenges in elevator placement, leaving the station in a provisional state.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
npr.org
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Italy Approves Construction of World's Longest Single-Span Suspension Bridge

Italy approved construction of the world's longest single-span suspension bridge, the $15.7 billion Strait of Messina Bridge, connecting Sicily to the mainland; construction begins in May 2026 and is projected to finish in 2032, creating over 100,000 jobs.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
smh.com.au
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Western Sydney Airport to Implement First Remote Digital Air Traffic Control System in Australia

Western Sydney International Airport will become Australia's first airport without a traditional air traffic control tower, using a remote digital system with 25 high-resolution cameras and advanced technology to manage 200 daily flights, ensuring safety while improving efficiency; a model already i...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
news.sky.com
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UK Announces Stricter Road Safety Measures

The UK government announced stricter road safety measures for England and Wales, including mandatory eye tests for over-70s every three years and a lower drink-drive limit, aiming to reduce road deaths and injuries despite a recent plateau in improvements.

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Good Health and Well-being
cincodias.elpais.com
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Spain's VTC License Surge Creates 20,418 Surplus

As of August 1st, 2025, Spain recorded 22,521 VTC licenses (a 9.8% increase from 2024) and 63,105 taxi licenses (a 1.1% increase), resulting in a 1:2.8 VTC-to-taxi ratio, far exceeding the previously mandated 1:30 ratio and creating a surplus of 20,418 VTC licenses, with Madrid holding the largest s...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
thetimes.com
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DVLA Delay Cripples UK Charity's Ukraine Aid

A UK charity's efforts to deliver medical supplies to Ukraine were significantly hampered by a three-month delay from the DVLA in correcting a minibus's logbook, despite the charity providing all necessary information and facing numerous false promises of expedited service.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
liberation.fr
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France Heatwave: 41°C Temperatures and Travel Disruptions

Southern France faces a severe heatwave this weekend, with temperatures reaching 41°C in some areas, coinciding with heavy holiday traffic and causing disruptions to train services and heightened wildfire risk following a recent large fire in Aude.

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Climate Action
bbc.com
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Ford Transit Celebrates 60 Years as World's Top-Selling Van

The Ford Transit van, launched August 9, 1965, celebrates its 60th anniversary as the world's best-selling van, having sold over 13 million units, impacting various industries and shaping cultural perceptions.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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