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Winter Storm Freya Causes Hundreds of Flight Cancellations and Delays Across US

Winter Storm Freya is causing major flight disruptions across the US Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with 486 cancellations and 1,147 delays as of 8:20 a.m. ET Thursday, due to snow, sleet, and freezing rain, potentially leading to power outages and hazardous conditions.

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Brandenburg Traffic Jams Surge 54% in 2024 Due to Border Controls

Brandenburg experienced a 54% increase in traffic jams in 2024 compared to 2023, totaling 22,200 incidents and 20,300 hours of congestion, mainly due to intensified border checks along the Polish border; the Frankfurt (Oder) crossing had the most traffic jams in Germany.

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Maryland Unveils $1.7 Billion Design for Francis Scott Key Bridge Replacement

Maryland unveiled a $1.7 billion design for a taller, safer replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, destroyed last year when a container ship struck it, killing six. Construction is expected to be completed by 2028, with federal funding covering the cost.

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EU Maritime Sector Must Increase Sustainability Efforts

A new report from the European Environmental Agency (EEA) and the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) reveals that while the European maritime sector is making progress towards greater sustainability, more efforts are needed to achieve EU climate and environmental goals; the sector currently cont...

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Frankfurt's High-Voltage Line Technicians Maintain City's Transport System

Max Engler, head of the VGF's Fahrstrom department in Frankfurt, maintains the city's tram and U-Bahn power lines, often working on live, high-voltage lines using specialized equipment like the 'Turmwagen' to ensure continuous operation and address emergencies, such as when a digger hits the overhea...

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Volt Launches Ride-Hailing App in Athens Amidst High Demand

The Estonian ride-hailing app Volt launched in Athens, Greece, capitalizing on high tourism, limited taxi licenses (around 13,600 in Athens), and projected growth in app usage (from 650,000 to 770,000 daily users by 2030), while the European ride-hailing market is expected to reach \$22 billion by 2...

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Baden-Württemberg Highway Congestion Soars in 2024

In 2024, Baden-Württemberg saw a dramatic 3,300 increase in highway traffic jams to nearly 46,200, totaling 100,000+ kilometers of congestion and 49,100 hours, mainly due to increased traffic and numerous construction projects, especially impacting the A8 near Pforzheim and the A5 between Kronau and...

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Maryland Unveils $1.7 Billion Plan for New Francis Scott Key Bridge

Maryland unveiled a $1.7 billion plan to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge, destroyed last year when a container ship struck it, killing six; construction is expected to begin this spring and finish by 2028.

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Egged's Transformation: Privatization, Efficiency, and the Need for Transport Security

Egged, an Israeli public transport company, privatized in 2015, significantly reduced older employees and expanded electric bus fleet, achieving high service rating and NIS 1 billion overseas revenue in 2023; its October 7th war response highlighted need for national transport security.

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NIS 67 Billion Investment to Double Israel Railways Capacity by 2040

Israel Railways CEO Moshe Jana announced a NIS 67 billion investment to double track length to 2,600 kilometers by 2040, aiming for 300 million annual passengers and 30-minute travel times between major cities, with Western Negev services increasing to two trains per hour by August.

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Tempe Disaster Investigation, Public Reaction, and Other Greek News

This article analyzes the Tempe train disaster investigation, highlighting challenges in determining the role of illegal cargo and the complex history of Greek-Italian railway cooperation; it also covers public reaction, Archbishop Anastasios's life, US ambassador's account of the Imia crisis, Athen...

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NTSB Recovers Black Boxes After Deadly Mid-Air Collision Near Washington, D.C.

On Wednesday, an American Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 jet collided with a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, killing all 67 people on board; the NTSB is investigating.

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