Tag #Transport

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SailLink: Eco-Friendly Ferry Service Launches Between Dover and Boulogne

SailLink, a new eco-friendly ferry service using a 57ft catamaran, offers crossings between Dover and Boulogne for ÂŁ85 one-way (plus ÂŁ15 per bike), taking approximately 4-5 hours depending on wind and tide, providing a unique, relaxed alternative to traditional ferry services.

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Climate Action
theglobeandmail.com
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Federal Transit Funding for TransLink Falls Short of Needs

The federal government committed \$1.5 billion to TransLink over 10 years for capital projects, but a transit advocate says this is insufficient, leaving a \$600 million annual operational shortfall, causing overcrowding and potential service cuts.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
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Lanhsa Airlines Flight 018 Crash Kills 12

Lanhsa Airlines Flight 018 crashed into the Caribbean Sea near RoatĂĄn Island on Monday night, killing 12 people and injuring 5. The Honduran Civil Aeronautics Agency is investigating, with support from British Aerospace, to determine the cause of the crash, possibly related to a hydraulic system mal...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Bus Route Cut Isolates Autistic Man

In Pool-in-Wharfedale, Yorkshire, the removal of the number 25 bus route has severely limited the independence of 22-year-old autistic resident Oliver Heap, prompting a community campaign for its reinstatement, supported by a survey of 244 residents indicating significant need for the service.

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Reduced Inequality
french.china.org.cn
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Surge in International Flights Boosts China's Tourism

Chinese airlines are expanding international routes, with China Eastern launching a Shanghai-Abu Dhabi flight and Sichuan Airlines adding Chengdu-Penang and Chengdu-Pokhara routes; this coincides with a significant rise in foreign tourist arrivals due to eased visa policies, exceeding pre-pandemic l...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
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Alaska Plane Crash: Overweight Aircraft, Icy Conditions Cited in Preliminary Report

A Bering Air plane crashed on February 6th in Alaska, killing all 10 people onboard due to exceeding maximum takeoff weight by 1,058lb in icy conditions, according to a preliminary NTSB report; this was one of three major US aviation accidents in eight days.

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smh.com.au
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Federal Funding for Melbourne Rail Project Halted Pending Cost Review

Infrastructure Australia declared low confidence in the A$35 billion cost estimate for Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop East project, recommending against further federal funding without an updated cost estimate, cost-benefit analysis, and a comprehensive funding strategy.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
elpais.com
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Catalan Highway's Toll Removal Leads to Surge in Accidents, Prompts AI-Based Traffic Management

Increased traffic on Catalonia's AP-7 highway since toll removal in August 2021 has caused a surge in accidents (1652 in 2024, 4 deaths in 2025), prompting the Catalan Traffic Service to implement a variable speed limit system using AI to manage congestion and improve safety.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
smh.com.au
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Gold Coast Light Rail Expansion Under Review After Public Consultation

The Queensland government initiated a community consultation to review the controversial Gold Coast light rail stage four expansion, questioning its value after the previous government's secretive planning that threatened 235 homes and 1000 car parks, despite a 2021 poll showing only one-third of lo...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
bbc.com
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Heathrow Closure Strands School Children in Spain

A power outage at Heathrow Airport, caused by a fire at an electricity substation, has left approximately 100 British school children stranded in Barcelona, Spain, after their flights were cancelled.

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Quality Education
repubblica.it
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Italy Reforms Company Car Tax, Incentivizing Electric Vehicles

Italy's new tax on company cars, favoring electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, reduces a 16 billion euro annual tax break for polluting vehicles—the highest in Europe—incentivizing a shift towards cleaner options and aligning with EU decarbonization goals.

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Climate Action
kathimerini.gr
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Tempi Train Crash: No Evidence of Illegal Cargo on Freight Train

A post-collision investigation of the Tempi train crash found no evidence of illegal flammable cargo on the freight train's locomotives, though some discrepancies remain with other reports. Further investigation will focus on the passenger train's air conditioning systems and transformers.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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