Tag #Transport

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Italian Train Disruptions Spark Political Crisis

Widespread train cancellations and delays in Northern Italy due to an electrical line failure near Milan have triggered strong political backlash against Minister of Infrastructure Matteo Salvini, with opposition parties demanding his resignation following a similar incident in Rome last October.

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No Poverty
dw.com
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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
dailymail.co.uk
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BP Garage Fuel Contamination Causes Multiple Vehicle Breakdowns

Contaminated fuel at a BP garage in Rayleigh, Essex, caused vehicle breakdowns starting January 6th, prompting a temporary closure and an ongoing BP investigation into the cause, suspected to be water contamination, impacting an estimated 40-100 motorists.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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GAC Launches Govy AirJet: A 155 mph Flying Car Poised to Revolutionize Urban Mobility

GAC Group, a Chinese automotive manufacturer, launched Govy, its new eVTOL brand, featuring the AirJet, a 155 mph flying car with a 124-mile range, aiming to revolutionize urban transportation in China by 2027.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
spanish.china.org.cn
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China Mobilizes for Record-Breaking Spring Festival Travel Rush

China is preparing for a massive Spring Festival travel rush from January 14 to February 22, expecting 9 billion interregional trips, with 7.2 billion by private car, prompting large investments in charging infrastructure and emergency response plans to ensure safe and efficient travel amidst potent...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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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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Climate Action
faz.net
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Rhine Valley Rail: Citizens Demand Modernization Amidst Infrastructure Concerns

Facing delayed government action on a Rhine Valley rail alternative, a citizens' initiative advocates for candidates supporting new rail lines and noise protection, citing health risks and economic impacts from outdated infrastructure causing unreliable service and exceeding noise limits.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
zeit.de
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Düsseldorf Rheinbahn to Go Cashless by 2027

The Rheinbahn in Düsseldorf plans to eliminate paper tickets and introduce a cashless payment system by early 2027, following models from Amsterdam, London, and Paris, while the Ruhrbahn in Essen plans a similar transition by 2026; however, other major NRW cities like Cologne, Bonn, Bochum, Wupperta...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Reflective Clothing Confounds Vehicle Automatic Emergency Braking Systems

A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that reflective clothing, while improving visibility to human drivers, can confuse automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems in some vehicles, leading to collisions in tests of three 2023 SUV models.

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Good Health and Well-being
sueddeutsche.de
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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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Climate Action
welt.de
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Oil Tanker Drifts off Rügen, Raising Concerns about Russian Shadow Fleet

A Panama-flagged oil tanker, the Eventin, carrying 99,000 tons of oil, suffered a mechanical failure and drifted for hours off Rügen before being secured by German authorities; the incident highlights concerns about the Russian shadow fleet used to export Russian oil, circumventing sanctions.

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Life Below Water
elpais.com
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M-40 Highway Fatality: Court Rules Driver Partially Responsible

A 57-year-old man was fatally struck while crossing Spain's M-40 highway on July 13, 2020; a court ruled the driver 25% responsible due to insufficient following distance, resulting in a €90,000 payout to the victim's family.

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Responsible Consumption and Production

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