Tag #Transport

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Greece Overhauls Railway System for Safety and Efficiency

The Greek government is reforming the OSE, focusing on safety improvements like ETCS implementation and a unified control center, alongside budget increases to €120 million, faster procurement processes, and a more flexible structure to enhance efficiency.

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48% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
zeit.de
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Lufthansa's Transatlantic Passenger Growth Slows Amidst US Trade Tensions

Lufthansa Group saw a 7.1% increase in transatlantic passengers in Q1 2024 despite a US trade dispute, but anticipates weaker Q3 US flight bookings, prompting a capacity reduction to 3% growth in Q4; the company also benefits from a weaker dollar and lower fuel costs.

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32% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
zeit.de
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Increase in Serious Accidents Involving Drivers Aged 75+ in North Rhine-Westphalia

Between 2013 and 2023, while the overall number of drivers involved in accidents in North Rhine-Westphalia decreased by 3 percent, the number of drivers aged 75 and above involved in serious accidents increased by 26 percent, reaching 4,180, with 79 percent of those causing the accident themselves; ...

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
elpais.com
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Spain Power Outage Strands Thousands

A massive power outage at 12:33 PM on July 25th in Spain left tens of thousands stranded, forcing many to sleep in train stations and on the streets of Madrid and Barcelona due to cancelled transport; approximately 100 found temporary shelter at the Movistar Arena, while hotels reached 95% occupancy...

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No Poverty
bbc.com
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Power Outage Grounds Flights, Disrupts Transport in Spain and Portugal

A major power outage across Spain and Portugal caused widespread travel chaos, grounding over 140 flights and disrupting road and rail networks; the cause is still unknown, with full power restoration expected in 6–10 hours.

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24% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
theguardian.com
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NYC Subway Gets New Map: A Geometric Redesign Prioritizing Navigation

The New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) unveiled a new subway map on April 2nd, 2024, replacing the 1979 version with a more geometric design prioritizing line clarity over geographical accuracy, inspired by Massimo Vignelli's 1972 map, aiming to improve navigation and rider experienc...

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Saarland Sees Rise in Accidents Involving Older Drivers Despite Overall Decrease

In Saarland, Germany, the number of car accidents involving fatalities and injuries decreased by 24% overall between 2013 and 2023; however, accidents involving drivers 75+ increased by 14%, with 71% of those over 75 causing accidents in 2023. This increase mirrors a national trend of more drivers o...

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Good Health and Well-being
elmundo.es
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Sevilla Train Station Chaos After Widespread Power Outage

A massive power outage on Monday stranded approximately 35,000 travelers at Sevilla's Santa Justa train station, causing significant delays and disorganization as passengers attempted to resume their journeys on Tuesday, with long queues and limited information available.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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Increase in Accidents Involving Older Drivers in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the number of drivers aged 75+ involved in serious accidents increased by 35% (to 430) between 2013 and 2023, while the overall number decreased by 15%. Three out of four accidents involving drivers 75+ were self-caused, highlighting the need for targeted safety measures.

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40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
bbc.com
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Jeremy Vine Ends Cycling Commute Videos Due to Online Abuse

Jeremy Vine, a BBC presenter, stopped posting videos of dangerous driving incidents he encountered while cycling in London due to significant online abuse, including threats of violence, despite his videos garnering over 100 million views.

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52% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
kathimerini.gr
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Greece Unveils Sweeping Railway Safety Bill

The Greek cabinet will review a railway safety bill introducing a digital platform ("Railway.gov.gr") for real-time train tracking, stricter employee vetting, and the potential repatriation of 70 Greek railway experts from abroad, aiming to prevent future accidents.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
nrc.nl
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Dutch Cars Getting Heavier: Electric Vehicles and Safety Features Drive Weight Increase

The average weight of passenger cars in the Netherlands has increased by 8.1 percent since 2015, reaching 1254 kg in 2024, primarily due to the rise of heavier electric vehicles and increased safety features in gasoline cars, potentially leading to future infrastructural challenges.

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44% Bias Score

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