Tag #Transport

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Greece: Violent Protests Mark Second Anniversary of Deadly Train Crash

Mass protests erupted in Athens on Friday, the second anniversary of Greece's deadly Tempe train crash, with demonstrators clashing with police, leading to arrests and injuries, amidst widespread calls for accountability for the 57 deaths and systemic failures revealed in a recent investigative repo...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
dailymail.co.uk
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Delta Flight 4819 Crash Landing in Toronto: 80 Passengers Survive

On Monday, February 17, 2024, Delta Endeavor Flight 4819 from Minneapolis to Toronto crash-landed due to unexpected heavy snow, causing a wing to rip off and the plane to flip. 80 passengers and crew survived, though many suffered injuries and emotional trauma; the 55-year-old IT director who recoun...

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Good Health and Well-being
elmundo.es
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Gender Imbalance and Safety Concerns Plague Spain's Trucking Industry

In Spain, only 3.8% of truck drivers are women, compared to higher percentages in other European countries. A recent forum highlighted safety concerns, harassment, and lack of proper facilities as major obstacles for women in this male-dominated field, contributing to an overall driver shortage of a...

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Gender Equality
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Musk Alleges FAA Air Traffic Control System Failure, Proposes Starlink Takeover

Elon Musk alleges Verizon's $2.4 billion upgrade to the FAA's air traffic control system is failing, prompting the FAA to test Starlink terminals as a potential replacement; the FAA confirms testing but hasn't made a decision.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Trump Administration Orders End to New York City Congestion Pricing Program

The Trump administration ordered New York City to end its congestion pricing program by March 21, 2024, a decision New York officials are challenging in court citing the program's early success generating nearly $50 million in revenue in its first month, despite the Federal Highway Administration's ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
kathimerini.gr
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Greece's Tempe Train Disaster: Government Releases EODASAA Report and Action Plan

The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport announced the release of the EODASAA report on the Tempe train accident, detailing its causes, systemic weaknesses, and ongoing safety improvement actions, including a €1.5 billion EU-funded upgrade plan.

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No Poverty
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Air Traffic Controller Distraction Causes Near-Miss at Burbank Airport; DOT Launches Hiring Plan

A near-collision between two planes at California's Bob Hope Burbank Airport on February 23, 2023, resulted from an air traffic controller's distraction, prompting the Department of Transportation to launch a plan to boost air traffic controller recruitment to address long-standing staffing shortage...

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No Poverty
dw.com
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Corridor 8: Geopolitical Significance and Cooperation Challenges

Security experts highlight Corridor 8's importance for NATO, especially if the US withdraws from Alexandroupolis, while Bulgaria emphasizes its role connecting the Adriatic and Black Seas, but notes insufficient cooperation with North Macedonia on its development; an alternative corridor bypassing M...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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French Court Halts A69 Highway Construction Over Environmental Concerns

A French court annulled the permit for the A69 highway between Toulouse and Castres on February 27th, halting construction due to insufficient public interest justification and threats to protected species, despite the project's advanced state.

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Life on Land
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Qatar Airways Investment in Virgin Australia Approved, Promising Cheaper Flights

The Australian government approved Qatar Airways' 25% stake in Virgin Australia, leading to 28 new weekly flights between Doha and major Australian cities, aiming to increase competition and lower airfares, despite some union concerns.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theguardian.com
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California High-Speed Rail Faces Funding Crisis Amidst Delays and Cost Overruns

California's high-speed rail project, initially slated for 2020 completion at $30 billion, faces significant delays and cost overruns, with the Trump administration threatening to withhold $4 billion in federal grants, prompting questions about its future and the viability of similar projects.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Belfast's £1.9bn Water Plan Indefinitely Paused Due to Funding Shortfall

NI Water has indefinitely paused the £1.9bn Living With Water Plan for Belfast due to insufficient funding, impacting sewage works upgrades and drainage improvements across the city, causing concerns about economic growth and environmental risks.

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Clean Water and Sanitation

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