Tag #Transport

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Edinburgh Airport Fuel Tanker Strike Announced

Fuel tanker drivers at Edinburgh Airport, members of the Unite union, will strike for 19 days from December 18 to January 6 due to a rejected 4.5% pay increase offer; this may disrupt long-haul flights and some LoganAir services.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Airlines to Carry Record 5.2 Billion Passengers in 2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts a record 5.2 billion air passengers in 2025, with \$1 trillion in revenue and \$36.6 billion net profit, driven by lower oil prices, but hampered by supply chain issues and infrastructure limitations.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Qantas Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Brake Malfunction

On Tuesday morning, Qantas flight QF1929, an E190 jet traveling from Brisbane to Adelaide, returned to Brisbane for an emergency landing after a brake malfunction was reported 40 minutes into the flight; all passengers landed safely.

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Good Health and Well-being
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"Deutsche Bahn Expands Hesse Rail Connections, Increases Ticket Prices"

"Deutsche Bahn's updated timetable, effective December 16th, 2024, introduces enhanced rail connections in Hesse, Germany, including additional Frankfurt-Paris ICE services, direct Wiesbaden-Austria ICE routes, more Berlin-Frankfurt Sprinter trains, and a restored Intercity stop in Bebra; however, F...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Eurostar Ranked Europe's Worst Rail Service in New Report

A Transport & Environment report ranked Eurostar as Europe's worst-performing rail service due to high ticket prices (nearly double the average) and low punctuality (below 80%), while Trenitalia topped the list, highlighting the impact of competition and infrastructure investment.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Canada's Aviation System Receives Failing Grade Amidst Staff Shortages

A report by Canadian pilot and air traffic controller unions reveals a concerning decline in Canada's aviation system, receiving a score of 64/100 in an ICAO audit due to staff shortages and a profit-first approach, impacting flight reliability and particularly affecting remote communities.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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"Deutsche Bahn Expands Train Services Across Germany"

"Deutsche Bahn is expanding its train services in several regions of Germany, including new direct connections to the Baltic coast and improved services to Chemnitz, Leipzig, Prague and the Altmark, with tickets for domestic travel now bookable up to 12 months in advance."

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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FirstGroup to Re-enter London Bus Market with £90 Million Acquisition

FirstGroup will acquire RATP Dev Transit London for £90 million, gaining a 12% share of the London bus market with 1000 buses and 3700 employees, expanding its portfolio amidst UK rail nationalization plans and expected revenue growth to £350 million annually within five years.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Translink Faces Criticism Amidst Service Disruptions and Funding Concerns in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's public transport system, Translink, faces criticism for service disruptions and underfunding, impacting commuters and city center traffic; Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd says he would provide more funding if possible, while other stakeholders emphasize the need for long-term ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Thessaloniki Metro's Launch Defies Expectations, Fostering Urban Renewal

The opening of Thessaloniki's metro system has been met with overwhelming public enthusiasm, exceeding expectations and challenging previous assumptions about the city's ability to modernize; the integration of archaeological finds within the metro stations is fostering a renewed appreciation for th...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Renfe Ranks Seventh in European Railway Ranking: High Fares, Punctuality Highlight Need for Systemic Change

A new ranking by Transport & Environment (T&E) assesses 27 European railway companies, revealing Renfe's strong punctuality but high fares and limited services compared to competitors like Trenitalia, highlighting the need for systemic changes to boost rail's competitiveness.

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Climate Action
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VW Weighs Shifting Electric Bus Production to Poland Amid Cost-Cutting Plan

Volkswagen is considering moving all or part of its ID.Buzz electric bus production from its Hanover plant to its Poznan facility in Poland to reduce costs amid a broader restructuring, while negotiations with IG Metall continue.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth