Tag #Transport

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Deadly Brazilian Bus Crash Kills 38

A bus accident on the highway between Sao Paulo and Vitória da Conquista in Brazil killed 38 people and critically injured 9 others on Christmas Eve, the deadliest such incident since 2007, caused by a granite block falling from an oncoming truck.

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German Court Ruling Impacts Lufthansa-Condor Dispute

The German Federal Court of Justice ruled on December 3, 2024, that concerns of bias within the Federal Cartel Office regarding the Lufthansa-Condor Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) dispute are justified, potentially leading to a more expensive agreement or the termination of the partnership and the ...

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China's Mach 4 Supersonic Jet Engine: A Leap Towards Supersonic Commercial Flights

Space Transportation, a Beijing-based company, successfully tested the Jindouyun ramjet engine, reaching Mach 4, a significant milestone for its Yunxing supersonic civilian jet, projected to fly passengers from London to New York in under two hours by 2030.

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Germany Secures Deutschlandticket Funding for 2024 Amidst Uncertainty

Germany secured funding for its nationwide public transportation ticket, the Deutschlandticket, for 2024, following Bundestag and Bundesrat approval of a law addressing state subsidies; however, its future beyond 2025 remains uncertain due to financing issues, with the monthly price increasing to \$...

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Wissing Advocates for Permanent Deutschlandticket

German Transport Minister Volker Wissing supports extending the Deutschlandticket beyond 2025, emphasizing its digitalization impact and affordability despite a price increase to €58 in January 2024; the current funding is secured until the end of 2025, with the federal and state governments each co...

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Half of Stranded Moselle River Ships Emergency-Locked; Lock Repair Ahead of Schedule

A ship accident on December 8th damaged the Müden lock on the Moselle River, halting shipping. As of today, 35 of 74 affected ships have been emergency-locked through a temporary gate, with completion expected soon, significantly ahead of initial projections.

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Italian Decree Creates Challenges for NCC Drivers

A new Italian decree requires NCC drivers to take a 20-minute break between rides and submit electronic trip logs, creating operational challenges and longer wait times for customers, impacting service efficiency and potentially tourism.

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Tesla Recalls 694,000 Vehicles Due to Faulty TPMS Software

Tesla recalled over 694,000 Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck vehicles due to a faulty software update causing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light to not illuminate consistently, increasing crash risk; a free over-the-air software update was issued.

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Malaysia Launches New Search for Missing MH370

Malaysia has agreed to a new search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared in 2014 with 239 people on board, covering a 5,800 square mile area of the southern Indian Ocean for a potential cost of $70 million, based on Ocean Infinity's proposal using latest data analysis.

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Record Christmas Travel Disruptions Expected

A record 14 million drivers are expected on the roads during the last weekend before Christmas, alongside rail disruption due to engineering works and strikes, causing significant travel challenges across road, air, and rail networks.

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Germany Secures Deutschlandticket Funding for 2024

The German Bundestag approved funding for the 49-euro Deutschlandticket regional transport pass for 2024, increasing to 58 euros next year, resolving short-term funding issues through an agreement between SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU; however, long-term funding remains uncertain.

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UK to Review Drink and Drug Driving Laws After Record Number of Deaths

Following a 13-year high in drink-driving deaths in 2022, with about 300 fatalities, the UK Transport Secretary is reviewing laws and considering tougher penalties for drink and drug driving, prompted by a case where a 19-year-old driver killed three friends while inhaling laughing gas and speeding.

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