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Crete Highway Safety Improvements Announced"

The Greek Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport announced immediate road safety improvements on two sections of Crete's national highway, mirroring successful measures on the Patra-Pyrgos highway, aiming for a 90% reduction in fatalities, starting December 2023.

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US Imposes Flight Restrictions on Mexico Over Airport Dispute

The Trump administration announced new restrictions on flights from Mexico, citing a violation of a trade agreement after Mexico forced airlines to relocate from Mexico City's main airport. The US claims this action unfairly advantages domestic Mexican airlines and threatens to end a key airline par...

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Vietnam Boat Capsizing: 35 Dead, 4 Missing in Ha Long Bay

At least 35 people died and 4 are missing after a tourist boat, the Wonder Sea, capsized in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, on July 19, 2024, due to sudden heavy rain and strong winds; the boat was carrying 46 passengers and 3 crew members, mostly families from Hanoi.

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Drone Attacks Cripple Rostov Rail Network, Stranding Thousands

Drone attacks on July 19th in the Rostov region damaged railway infrastructure, stranding thousands of passengers in overheated trains for hours; volunteers and railway workers provided water and food, while 75 trains remain behind schedule.

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Drone Attack on Likhaya Station Causes Major Railway Disruptions

A drone attack on Likhaya railway station in Rostov Oblast on July 19th caused delays for 132 trains, ranging from 33 minutes to 15 hours, affecting passengers and disrupting schedules; Russian Railways is providing assistance and working to minimize delays.

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Marshmallow Concrete: A Revolutionary Runway Safety Material

Chinese researchers have developed "marshmallow concrete," an ultra-lightweight foam that crumbles upon impact to absorb aircraft energy during runway overruns; currently deployed at 14 Chinese airports, it offers a cost-effective and reliable alternative to existing safety systems.

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Ferry Fire off Talise Island Kills One, Highlights Safety Concerns

On July 20th, a fire on KM Barcelona 5 ferry in Indonesian waters near Talise Island killed one pregnant passenger and injured several others; a shortage of life vests hampered rescue efforts, impacting a police group from Talaud Islands also onboard.

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European Commission Sues Netherlands over NS Rail Monopoly

The Dutch national railway company, NS, faces financial crisis, labor disputes, and a European Commission lawsuit for its operating license, potentially leading to changes in the national rail network and impacting service for passengers.

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Deutsche Bahn's Infrastructure Crisis: Delays, Costs, and Uncertain Modernization

Due to years of underinvestment, Deutsche Bahn's aging infrastructure is causing widespread delays and cancellations, costing millions in compensation and forcing changes to cross-border train travel from Germany to Switzerland, prompting a massive, but potentially insufficient, modernization progra...

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Car-Free Mackinac Island: Horses, Bicycles, and Tourism

Mackinac Island in Michigan, USA, prohibits cars, using horses for transport and waste disposal since 1898, attracting over 1.2 million tourists annually despite its small size and population of 600.

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German Train Delays Force Cross-Border Service Changes

The chronic delays plaguing Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany's railway system, are causing disruptions in cross-border train services to Switzerland, with passengers on four routes now required to change trains at the Basel border station due to delays exceeding 15 minutes. The crisis, marked by outdated...

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Union Pacific Explores Norfolk Southern Acquisition, Facing Regulatory Hurdles

Union Pacific is exploring a potential acquisition of Norfolk Southern to create a US\$200 billion coast-to-coast rail network, facing regulatory scrutiny and opposition from shippers concerned about reduced competition and higher prices; talks are in early stages.

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