Tag #Transport

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Thessaloniki Metro Stalls, Passengers Evacuate Tunnel

A Thessaloniki metro train carrying passengers stalled in a tunnel between the Fleming and Euclid stations on Saturday afternoon due to a power outage lasting from 5:59 PM to 7:34 PM, forcing passengers to evacuate on foot; the mayor demanded explanations and improvements.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Deutsche Bahn Expands International Rail Network Amidst Price Hikes and Major Line Closure

Deutsche Bahn's new timetable introduces over 330 daily international train connections to twelve countries, including new direct routes to Paris and Amsterdam, but also includes price increases for Flexpreis and Bahncard 100 and a major disruption to the Hamburg-Berlin line for renovations starting...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
taz.de
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Affordable Nationwide Mobility: Personal Experience vs. Political Resistance

A German author contrasts their personal experience of increased national connectivity through affordable train travel with politicians' resistance to expanding affordable mobility, advocating for including long-distance rail in a 49-Euro ticket, citing financial feasibility and contrasting it with ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
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Edinburgh Airport Grounds All Flights Due to IT Issue

An IT issue at Edinburgh Airport's air traffic control system grounded all flights for about four hours from around 3 PM on December 17, causing at least 30 cancellations, numerous delays, and passenger disruptions, before operations resumed at 6:25 PM.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
faz.net
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Ohmtal-Dreieck Opens, Boosting German Regional Connectivity

The Ohmtal-Dreieck highway interchange in Germany, connecting the A49 and A5 near Homberg/Ohm, opened after a lengthy construction period, significantly improving transportation links and regional economic prospects.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
zeit.de
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Riedbahn Reopens After 1.3 Billion Euro Overhaul

After a five-month closure for a 1.3 billion Euro renovation, the Riedbahn, a key 70km German rail line between Frankfurt and Mannheim, reopened, aiming to reduce delays by up to 80 percent; full service resumes December 24th.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
smh.com.au
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Luxury Rail Travel's Golden Age Returns with Four New Trains

Four new luxury trains—Britannic Explorer, La Dolce Vita Orient Express, Golden Eagle Silk Road Express, and Norient Express—will launch by 2026, offering unique itineraries and amenities appealing to a growing market of affluent travelers seeking sustainable, immersive experiences.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Riedbahn Reopens After Five-Month Renovation

The renovated Riedbahn railway line between Frankfurt and Mannheim reopened at midnight on December 16th after a five-month closure, with most services resuming, though some regional lines and freight traffic will be fully operational by December 24th.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
lemonde.fr
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A69 Highway Protest in Toulouse: Court Decision Fuels Demonstrations

Approximately 800 to 2200 people protested in Toulouse on December 15th against the controversial A69 highway, criticizing a court decision that allows construction to continue despite ongoing legal challenges, with protestors planning further legal action.

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Climate Action
sueddeutsche.de
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Hessian Train Network Sees Upgrades in Winter Timetable

The new winter train schedule in Hesse, Germany, effective December 17th, brings changes to the S-Bahn Rhein-Main network, including the S6 line extension to Langen and Darmstadt, a 15-minute frequency between Frankfurt and Bad Vilbel, new bus connections between Wetterau, Hochtaunus, and Main-Taunu...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
welt.de
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Riedbahn Rail Line Reopens After €1.3 Billion Renovation

After a five-month, €1.3 billion renovation, the Riedbahn rail line between Frankfurt and Mannheim reopened on Saturday, December 23, 2023, improving the reliability of Germany's rail network by modernizing 111 kilometers of tracks, 152 switches, and other infrastructure, impacting around 360 daily ...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
dailymail.co.uk
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Bird Strike Forces American Airlines Flight to Make Emergency Landing at JFK

A bird strike caused a brief engine fire on American Airlines flight 190 from LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte on Thursday evening, forcing an emergency landing at JFK Airport; all passengers and crew were safe.

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