Tag #Transport

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Vietnam Allows Chinese-Made Aircraft to Fly Domestically

Vietnam amended its aviation regulations on April 13th to permit COMAC C909 aircraft, manufactured in China, to operate domestically, following a delayed launch initially scheduled for April 15th and influenced by apparent Chinese pressure, resulting in VietJet Air commencing flights on April 19th.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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WMATA Officer Stabbed at D.C. Metro Station

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy witnessed a WMATA police officer being stabbed in the face by a fare-evading suspect at Washington, D.C.'s Navy Yard Metro Station on Tuesday afternoon; the suspect was apprehended, and the injured officer, despite facial lacerations and puncture wounds, was ...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
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€21 Million Wangerooge Harbor Renovation Planned

NiedersachsenPorts will invest €21 million to renovate Wangerooge's island harbor by 2029, raising the harbor by 30 centimeters to prevent flooding, building a new operations building with DB facilities, and expanding the west dock for a third rail track to separate passenger and freight traffic.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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DSV to Acquire Schenker on April 30th, Deutsche Bahn to Receive €11 Billion

DSV will acquire DB Schenker from Deutsche Bahn on April 30th, significantly earlier than planned, after receiving all necessary approvals; this will provide DSV with a stronger market position and give Deutsche Bahn an €11 billion influx to reduce its substantial debt, though some of that will be r...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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DOT Terminates Texas High-Speed Rail Grant, Saving $60 Million

The U.S. Department of Transportation terminated a $63.9 million grant for a Texas high-speed rail project, saving over $60 million in taxpayer funds due to the project's unrealistic $40 billion cost estimate; Amtrak will focus on improving existing services.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Netherlands reinstates 130 km/h speed limit on select highways

Starting Monday, April 15th, 2025, the Netherlands reintroduced a 130 km/h speed limit on three highway sections (A7, A6, and a future A37 section), totaling 117 km, despite environmental concerns, aiming for increased driver freedom while adhering to nitrogen and noise standards.

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Climate Action
elmundo.es
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Basque Y Railway Connection to Pamplona Delayed Pending Geological Surveys

Delays in geological surveys of the Aralar mountains postpone the Basque Y railway's connection to Pamplona, causing political tensions between the PNV and PSE-EE parties over the preferred route and potentially delaying the high-speed rail project's completion.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Baden-Württemberg Seeks Stricter E-Scooter Enforcement After Fatal Accident

A fatal e-scooter accident in Baden-Württemberg highlights the urgent need for stricter enforcement of e-scooter regulations following a 33.4% increase in accidents in 2022, resulting in seven deaths.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Icelandic Volcano Eruption: 2010 Airspace Closure and Subsequent Aviation Improvements

The 2010 eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano caused eight days of airspace closure across the UK and Europe in April 2010, resulting in 10 million stranded passengers, 100,000 canceled flights, and a £1.1 billion loss to the airline industry, prompting significant improvements in aviation...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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South Uist Ferry Crisis: Minister to Attend 'Crisis' Meeting

Scotland's transport secretary will attend a crisis meeting on South Uist over ferry service disruptions caused by a faulty replacement vessel carrying only 45 passengers, impacting the island's economy and prompting a £4.4 million resilience fund.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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EU Falls Far Short of EV Charging Infrastructure Goals

A GridX report reveals a significant shortfall in the EU's electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with only 882,020 charging stations compared to the 3.5 million target for 2030, creating logistical challenges for long-distance travel and impacting EV adoption.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Spain Cuts Funding for Andalusian Youth Transport Over Funding Dispute

The Spanish government withdrew funding for free public transport for young Andalusians due to the regional government's failure to acknowledge state funding, prompting legal threats from Andalusia.

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Reduced Inequality

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