Tag #Transport

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Basque Y Railway Connection to Pamplona Delayed Pending Geological Surveys

Delays in geological surveys of the Aralar mountains postpone the Basque Y railway's connection to Pamplona, causing political tensions between the PNV and PSE-EE parties over the preferred route and potentially delaying the high-speed rail project's completion.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
zeit.de
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€21 Million Wangerooge Harbor Renovation Planned

NiedersachsenPorts will invest €21 million to renovate Wangerooge's island harbor by 2029, raising the harbor by 30 centimeters to prevent flooding, building a new operations building with DB facilities, and expanding the west dock for a third rail track to separate passenger and freight traffic.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
bbc.com
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Icelandic Volcano Eruption: 2010 Airspace Closure and Subsequent Aviation Improvements

The 2010 eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano caused eight days of airspace closure across the UK and Europe in April 2010, resulting in 10 million stranded passengers, 100,000 canceled flights, and a £1.1 billion loss to the airline industry, prompting significant improvements in aviation...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
pt.euronews.com
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EU Approves Changes to Driving Regulations, Aims for Road Safety Improvements

The European Union approved new driving regulations allowing 17-year-olds to drive with supervision, introducing a two-year probationary period for new drivers, and standardizing digital driving licenses by 2028, while aiming for a 50% reduction in road fatalities by 2030.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Spain Cuts Funding for Andalusian Youth Transport Over Funding Dispute

The Spanish government withdrew funding for free public transport for young Andalusians due to the regional government's failure to acknowledge state funding, prompting legal threats from Andalusia.

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Reduced Inequality
smh.com.au
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Sydney Airport Motorway Cost Blows Out by Another \$152 Million

The cost of Sydney's M12 motorway to the new Western Sydney International Airport has increased by \$152 million, bringing the total to \$2.1 billion, due to rising construction and design costs; however, authorities maintain it remains on budget.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
foxnews.com
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WMATA Officer Stabbed at D.C. Metro Station

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy witnessed a WMATA police officer being stabbed in the face by a fare-evading suspect at Washington, D.C.'s Navy Yard Metro Station on Tuesday afternoon; the suspect was apprehended, and the injured officer, despite facial lacerations and puncture wounds, was ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
sueddeutsche.de
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DSV to Acquire Schenker on April 30th, Deutsche Bahn to Receive €11 Billion

DSV will acquire DB Schenker from Deutsche Bahn on April 30th, significantly earlier than planned, after receiving all necessary approvals; this will provide DSV with a stronger market position and give Deutsche Bahn an €11 billion influx to reduce its substantial debt, though some of that will be r...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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DOT Terminates Texas High-Speed Rail Grant, Saving $60 Million

The U.S. Department of Transportation terminated a $63.9 million grant for a Texas high-speed rail project, saving over $60 million in taxpayer funds due to the project's unrealistic $40 billion cost estimate; Amtrak will focus on improving existing services.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
nrc.nl
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Netherlands reinstates 130 km/h speed limit on select highways

Starting Monday, April 15th, 2025, the Netherlands reintroduced a 130 km/h speed limit on three highway sections (A7, A6, and a future A37 section), totaling 117 km, despite environmental concerns, aiming for increased driver freedom while adhering to nitrogen and noise standards.

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Climate Action
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South Uist Ferry Crisis: Minister to Attend 'Crisis' Meeting

Scotland's transport secretary will attend a crisis meeting on South Uist over ferry service disruptions caused by a faulty replacement vessel carrying only 45 passengers, impacting the island's economy and prompting a £4.4 million resilience fund.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
kathimerini.gr
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Climate Change Shifts Summer Tourism from Mediterranean to Northern Europe

Due to high temperatures, cost concerns, and overcrowding, summer tourism in Southern Europe is declining as tourists increasingly opt for cooler Northern European destinations; Intrepid Travel reports a 15% decrease in Southern European bookings and a 50% increase in Northern bookings during July-A...

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Climate Action

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