UK's First Cooperative Railway Go-op Approved for New Service
After a 20-year effort, Go-op, a UK-based cooperative railway, received approval to operate a new service connecting Swindon, Taunton, and Weston-super-Mare starting potentially in 2026, offering a community-owned alternative to existing services.
UK's First Cooperative Railway Go-op Approved for New Service
After a 20-year effort, Go-op, a UK-based cooperative railway, received approval to operate a new service connecting Swindon, Taunton, and Weston-super-Mare starting potentially in 2026, offering a community-owned alternative to existing services.
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36% Bias Score
Spain Commissions New Study for Costa del Sol Train Line, Delaying Project Amid Traffic Woes
The Spanish government announced a \1.2 million euro study to assess the feasibility of a Costa del Sol train line between Nerja and Algeciras, disregarding prior analyses and causing further delays amid heavy holiday traffic and existing congestion.
Spain Commissions New Study for Costa del Sol Train Line, Delaying Project Amid Traffic Woes
The Spanish government announced a \1.2 million euro study to assess the feasibility of a Costa del Sol train line between Nerja and Algeciras, disregarding prior analyses and causing further delays amid heavy holiday traffic and existing congestion.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Road Congestion Up 8 Percent in 2024
Total traffic congestion on Dutch roads increased by 8 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, mainly due to increased off-peak traffic (18 percent rise) attributed to population growth and more vehicles; peak hour congestion rose by 6 percent.
Dutch Road Congestion Up 8 Percent in 2024
Total traffic congestion on Dutch roads increased by 8 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, mainly due to increased off-peak traffic (18 percent rise) attributed to population growth and more vehicles; peak hour congestion rose by 6 percent.
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24% Bias Score
Dutch Road Congestion Rises 8 Percent in 2024
Dutch road congestion increased by 8 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, with off-peak traffic rising significantly due to population growth and more vehicles; weekend congestion rose by 45 percent.
Dutch Road Congestion Rises 8 Percent in 2024
Dutch road congestion increased by 8 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, with off-peak traffic rising significantly due to population growth and more vehicles; weekend congestion rose by 45 percent.
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36% Bias Score
Over 30 Dead in Azerbaijani Airliner Crash in Kazakhstan
On December 26, 2023, an Azerbaijani airliner (Embraer 190) crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan, en route from Baku to Grozny, killing over 30 of the 67 passengers and crew following a suspected bird strike that caused an emergency landing.
Over 30 Dead in Azerbaijani Airliner Crash in Kazakhstan
On December 26, 2023, an Azerbaijani airliner (Embraer 190) crashed in Aktau, Kazakhstan, en route from Baku to Grozny, killing over 30 of the 67 passengers and crew following a suspected bird strike that caused an emergency landing.
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24% Bias Score
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash Kills 38 in Kazakhstan
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 passenger plane crashed near Aqtau, Kazakhstan, on a flight from Baku to Grozny, killing 38 of the 67 people on board; the cause is under investigation, with speculation ranging from a bird strike to possible involvement of regional conflicts.
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash Kills 38 in Kazakhstan
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 passenger plane crashed near Aqtau, Kazakhstan, on a flight from Baku to Grozny, killing 38 of the 67 people on board; the cause is under investigation, with speculation ranging from a bird strike to possible involvement of regional conflicts.
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44% Bias Score
Condor Faces Higher Costs After Lufthansa Terminates Key Agreement
Lufthansa's termination of its Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) with Condor, following a court ruling, will lead to higher prices and fewer seat options for passengers connecting to Condor's long-haul flights from Frankfurt, potentially impacting Condor's profitability and prompting it to add its own...
Condor Faces Higher Costs After Lufthansa Terminates Key Agreement
Lufthansa's termination of its Special Prorate Agreement (SPA) with Condor, following a court ruling, will lead to higher prices and fewer seat options for passengers connecting to Condor's long-haul flights from Frankfurt, potentially impacting Condor's profitability and prompting it to add its own...
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44% Bias Score
Etihad Overbooking Leaves Australian Athlete Distressed
Nineteen-year-old Australian athlete Lily Winward was involuntarily removed from an overbooked Etihad Airways flight from Athens to Sydney via Abu Dhabi in September, experiencing harassment, a panic attack, and being forced to hold a toddler for six hours due to the airline's inadequate response to...
Etihad Overbooking Leaves Australian Athlete Distressed
Nineteen-year-old Australian athlete Lily Winward was involuntarily removed from an overbooked Etihad Airways flight from Athens to Sydney via Abu Dhabi in September, experiencing harassment, a panic attack, and being forced to hold a toddler for six hours due to the airline's inadequate response to...
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64% Bias Score
Arachova Traffic Jam Highlights EV Infrastructure Needs
A traffic jam occurred in Arachova, Greece, on Christmas Day due to snow and some drivers lacking snow chains; initial reports incorrectly blamed electric vehicles for technical issues in sub-zero temperatures, highlighting the need for better charging infrastructure and driver planning.
Arachova Traffic Jam Highlights EV Infrastructure Needs
A traffic jam occurred in Arachova, Greece, on Christmas Day due to snow and some drivers lacking snow chains; initial reports incorrectly blamed electric vehicles for technical issues in sub-zero temperatures, highlighting the need for better charging infrastructure and driver planning.
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48% Bias Score
Pilot Miscommunication Causes Deadly Plane Crash at Haneda Airport
A Japan Airlines passenger jet collided with a Japan Coast Guard plane on the runway at Haneda Airport on January 2nd, killing five and injuring none, due to a miscommunication between the Coast Guard pilot and air traffic control, according to a 166-page report by the Japan Transport Safety Board.
Pilot Miscommunication Causes Deadly Plane Crash at Haneda Airport
A Japan Airlines passenger jet collided with a Japan Coast Guard plane on the runway at Haneda Airport on January 2nd, killing five and injuring none, due to a miscommunication between the Coast Guard pilot and air traffic control, according to a 166-page report by the Japan Transport Safety Board.
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36% Bias Score
Padma Bridge Rail Link Opens, Boosting Bangladesh's Economy
Bangladesh inaugurated the 170-kilometer Padma Bridge Rail Link, a Belt and Road Initiative project built by China Railway Group and funded by the Export-Import Bank of China, on Tuesday, reducing Dhaka-Jashore travel time from 10 to 3 hours and benefiting 80 million people.
Padma Bridge Rail Link Opens, Boosting Bangladesh's Economy
Bangladesh inaugurated the 170-kilometer Padma Bridge Rail Link, a Belt and Road Initiative project built by China Railway Group and funded by the Export-Import Bank of China, on Tuesday, reducing Dhaka-Jashore travel time from 10 to 3 hours and benefiting 80 million people.
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60% Bias Score
Nansha Port Reaches 20 Million TEUs, Elevating Guangzhou's Shipping Hub Status
Nansha Port in Guangzhou, China, achieved a record 20 million TEUs in container throughput this year, significantly boosting Guangzhou's international shipping hub status and facilitating national and regional economic development; foreign trade containers surpassed 10 million TEUs, and the port boa...
Nansha Port Reaches 20 Million TEUs, Elevating Guangzhou's Shipping Hub Status
Nansha Port in Guangzhou, China, achieved a record 20 million TEUs in container throughput this year, significantly boosting Guangzhou's international shipping hub status and facilitating national and regional economic development; foreign trade containers surpassed 10 million TEUs, and the port boa...
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48% Bias Score