Tag #Transportation

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Trans-Canada Highway: A Canadian Icon Forged Through Political Compromise

Mark Richardson's "The Drive Across Canada" details the Trans-Canada Highway's construction from its 1912 conception to its 1962 opening, highlighting the political and economic factors influencing its development and comparing it to the US interstate system.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elmundo.es
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Widespread Power Outage Cripples Spain's Transportation Network

A major power outage in Spain yesterday paralyzed the national rail network, stranding millions of passengers, caused major traffic jams on roads due to failed traffic lights, and led to reduced airport operations and flight cancellations, affecting millions more.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
kathimerini.gr
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Greece to Implement Sweeping Railway Safety Reforms After Tempe Tragedy

The Greek government will introduce a bill on Monday to improve railway safety, including a digital platform to record train movements and dispatcher orders, stricter regulations and the recruitment of experienced Greek railway staff from abroad.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
zeit.de
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Waymo's Rapid Robotaxi Expansion Outpaces Tesla's Ambitions

Waymo's robotaxi service, using lidar technology, surpasses 250,000 weekly paid rides, expanding rapidly while competitors like Tesla, using camera technology, face delays and skepticism.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
usa.chinadaily.com.cn
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China's Robo-taxi Revolution: Safety, Growth, and Global Impact

China leads the world in fully driverless robotaxi operations, with Beijing's April 1st regulations boosting innovation; Baidu's Apollo Go boasts a superior safety record across 11 cities, and the market is projected to reach trillions by 2030.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
usa.chinadaily.com.cn
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Chinese-made Tricycles Empower Kenyan Entrepreneurs

Chinese company Sincerity Holding Group's Apsonic tricycles are boosting the livelihoods of Kenyan entrepreneurs like Nixon Nzioka and Lucy Njoki, who earn $7.7 and $6.9 daily respectively providing transport services in rural areas, highlighting the impact of affordable, durable transportation on e...

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tr.euronews.com
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Central Asia and Caucasus Vie for Global Trade Hub Status

Central Asian and South Caucasus nations are competing to become crucial transit hubs as global trade routes shift following the war in Ukraine, with Kazakhstan currently leading due to its location and infrastructure, while countries like Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan develop new corridors and routes...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
elpais.com
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Madrid Blackout Strands Thousands at Barajas Airport

A massive power outage in Spain on Monday caused widespread travel chaos at Madrid-Barajas Airport, stranding thousands of passengers, including a Venezuelan-American couple who spent hours trying to retrieve their luggage and find transportation, and Alba Sanchez who missed her flight after a three...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
dailymail.co.uk
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Mobico Stock Crashes 41% After Undervalued School Bus Sale

Mobico's share price crashed 41 percent after selling its US school bus unit for £457 million, far less than anticipated, causing an 84 percent decline since early 2020 and adding to concerns about its over £1 billion debt and the impact of lingering pandemic issues.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
zeit.de
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German States Show Wide Motorcycle Registration Disparities

In Germany's Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia, motorcycle registrations are below the national average of 58 per 1,000 residents; however, rural areas show significantly higher rates than cities, with some districts exceeding 70 motorcycles per 1,000 residents, while major cities remain below 40...

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europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Chinese Tricycles Boost Kenyan Rural Economies

In rural Kenya, Chinese-made Apsonic tricycles from Sincerity Holding Group are boosting local economies, with owners like Nixon Nzioka and Lucy Njoki earning $7.7 and $6.9 daily respectively, transporting goods and improving their livelihoods; the company employs 30 Kenyans.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
jpost.com
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Italy Cable Car Accident Kills Five

A cable car accident near Naples, Italy, killed five people—including an Israeli citizen and two British tourists—and critically injured another after a cable detached, causing a cabin to fall 30 meters.

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