Tag #Transport

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Heatwave Causes Speed Restrictions on UK Rail Lines, Leading to Delays and Cancellations

Due to a heatwave causing track temperatures to near 60°C, speed restrictions have been imposed on main lines out of London, impacting Southern, Thameslink, Gatwick Express, and Great Western services, leading to delays and cancellations; Network Rail implemented speed restrictions to ensure safety.

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Climate Action
euronews.com
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Widespread Flight Disruptions in Italy Due to Airport Radar Failure

A radar system failure at Milan's Linate airport on Saturday evening caused over 300 flight cancellations and diversions, affecting thousands of passengers across north-eastern Italy and highlighting vulnerabilities in the nation's air travel infrastructure.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
elpais.com
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Barcelona Completes Controversial Via Laietana Renovation

Barcelona's Via Laietana, a 900-meter-long street, underwent a €38.16 million, three-year renovation completed on Sunday, reducing car lanes, widening sidewalks, and creating pedestrian spaces, despite controversy and resident concerns about lack of green spaces.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
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Air India Flight 171 Crash: Investigation Underway

Air India Flight 171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed in Ahmedabad, India, on June 12th, killing 270 people; investigators are analyzing flight recorder data to determine the cause.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Norfolk Council's Failed Road Project: £56m Wasted, Alternatives Sought

Norfolk County Council's £56m Norwich Western Link road project failed due to concerns about its impact on rare bats; the council will now explore alternative options costing an additional £1.43m, aiming for a decision by next summer.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
euronews.com
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French Air Traffic Controller Strikes to Disrupt Summer Travel

French air traffic controllers' unions UNSA-ICNA and USAC-CGT are striking on July 3rd and 4th, disrupting summer travel at French airports and potentially causing flight delays and cancellations across Europe due to overflights, impacting millions of passengers during peak travel season.

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North Yorkshire Installs First Fixed Speed Camera in A64 Trial

North Yorkshire's first fixed speed camera launched a three-month trial on the A64 near Sherburn to combat speeding-related accidents, operating 24/7 unlike mobile units, addressing a lack of nighttime enforcement.

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Good Health and Well-being
motor.elpais.com
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Spain Launches Summer Traffic Operation Amidst High Fatality Concerns

Spain's DGT anticipates over 100 million summer trips, launching a special operation to address the 243 traffic fatalities last summer, with a focus on reducing alcohol-related accidents and the high number of motorcyclist deaths.

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Good Health and Well-being
euronews.com
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Adriatic Express Night Train: A Polish-Croatian Tourism Success

The Adriatic Express, a new night train route launched in June 2024, connects Warsaw, Poland to Rijeka, Croatia four times a week, already boasting over 90% occupancy, driven by the existing 1.2 million annual Polish tourists visiting Croatia and designed to boost reciprocal tourism.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
cincodias.elpais.com
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Five Companies Bid for Aena's Madrid Airport VIP Lounge Contract

Five companies bid for Aena's €157 million (potentially €400 million) Madrid-Barajas airport VIP lounge contract, covering 7,500 square meters (potentially 12,000) and serving 1.7 million passengers in 2024, with expansion plans including two new lounges.

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24% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
euronews.com
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Gothenburg's Wireless EV Charging Pilot: A Successful Test for Sustainable Urban Transport

Gothenburg's three-year pilot program successfully tested wireless charging for 20 Volvo electric taxis, covering 4.3 million kilometers and supplying 13.5% of their energy needs, showcasing a potential solution for urban emission reduction goals.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
euronews.com
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Belgian Strikes Cripple Air Travel Amid Pension Reform Protests

A nationwide strike in Belgium on June 25th, 2024, protesting pension reforms and government spending, severely disrupted transport, particularly at Brussels and Charleroi airports, causing widespread flight cancellations and delays.

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40% Bias Score

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