Tag #Transportation

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Nationwide Train Strike in Netherlands Disrupts Travel

On Monday, all NS trains in the Netherlands were cancelled due to a nationwide strike by railway unions, following nine unsuccessful negotiation rounds for a new collective bargaining agreement; the unions demand a 6 percent wage increase, while the NS offered 2.5 percent.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Widespread Misinformation on EVs Hinders Global Sustainable Transport

A University of Queensland study found widespread acceptance of false information about electric vehicles (EVs) across four countries, linked to a "conspiracy mindset" rather than education level; EVs are demonstrably safer and more environmentally friendly than petrol cars.

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Climate Action
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Driverless Taxis Coming to London in 2026

Uber will conduct trials of self-driving taxis in London starting in 2026, becoming the first European city to allow such trials without human drivers, aiming to create 38,000 jobs and a £42bn industry by 2035.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Germany-London Direct Train Link Planned

Deutsche Bahn and Eurostar are in talks to create a direct high-speed rail link between Frankfurt and London by the early 2030s, involving €2 billion investment in new trains and overcoming significant technical and legal hurdles to enable daily services.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dw.com
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EU Fuel Price Comparison: Significant Savings in Eastern Europe

Analysis of current fuel prices in the EU reveals that German tourists can save the most money by traveling east, with gasoline prices in Poland and the Czech Republic being €0.35 per liter cheaper than in Germany; prices vary significantly across the EU due to differing national taxes and global oi...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Norway's Near-Total EV Adoption: Success, Challenges, and Future Outlook

Norway's electric vehicle adoption rate has surged to nearly 100% for new car registrations due to government incentives like tax breaks, free parking and ferries, and rising emissions taxes on fossil fuel vehicles; this has led to cleaner air in Oslo, but concerns remain about overall car usage and...

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Climate Action
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Lebanon Seeks to Revive its Crumbling Railway System

Lebanon's dilapidated railway network, once spanning 408 kilometers, ceased operation in the early 1990s following the civil war, leaving a void in public transportation and hindering social interaction in a country facing a severe economic crisis; activists are now campaigning to restore rail servi...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
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UK to Launch Commercial Self-Driving Services in 2026

The UK government will launch commercial self-driving taxi and bus services in Spring 2026, aiming to create 38,000 jobs, improve road safety by reducing human-error collisions (88% of accidents), and boost the economy by £42 billion by 2035, while addressing accessibility needs for disabled and eld...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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China Tests Driverless Trucks: Efficiency Gains Meet Safety Concerns

Driverless trucks are undergoing testing on a Chinese highway, aiming to reduce labor costs and improve efficiency, though safety concerns and public acceptance remain challenges.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Nationwide Train Strike Halts Dutch Rail Services

A nationwide train strike in the Netherlands on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 4:00 AM to 4:00 AM the next day, caused by a wage dispute between the railway workers and the NS (Dutch Railways) impacting commuters and causing significant traffic congestion and travel disruption.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
dw.com
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Climate Change Cripples Infrastructure: Urgent Need for Adaptation

Rising global temperatures are damaging roads, railways, and bridges worldwide, as exemplified by a New York bridge failure in mid-2024; solutions involve modifying asphalt, improving railway track materials, and innovative bridge designs.

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Climate Action
telegraaf.nl
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Dutch Public Transport Protests 335 Million Euro Budget Cuts

Public transport in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, and surrounding areas is staging a symbolic protest against planned 335 million euro budget cuts, warning of increased traffic, higher prices, and reduced service accessibility for vulnerable groups.

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