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Verdi Strike Disrupts Public Services in North Rhine-Westphalia

On March 14, 2023, Verdi's strike in North Rhine-Westphalia caused major disruptions to public transport in Cologne and Düsseldorf, garbage collection in Bochum, and is expected to escalate on March 15th with further disruptions across the state. The union demands an 8% wage increase or €350 more mo...

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German Airport Strike Cancels 141 Flights to and from Spain

A one-day strike at 11 major German airports caused 141 flight cancellations between Spain and Germany on Monday, impacting nearly half a million passengers due to ver.di union demands for increased wages and improved working conditions for public sector and ground service employees.

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80% of Flights Canceled at Munich Airport Due to Verdi Warning Strike

A 24-hour warning strike by Verdi union at 13 German airports, including Munich, on March 13, 2024, caused the cancellation of approximately 80 percent of flights, impacting nearly 650 flights at Munich alone. The strike resulted from the failure of employers to meet the union's demands for an 8 per...

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Virgin Challenges Eurostar with Planned Cross-Channel Rail Service

Virgin Group plans to raise £700 million to launch cross-Channel high-speed rail services from London to Paris and Brussels by the end of the decade, challenging Eurostar's 30-year monopoly and aiming to offer a more competitive and frequent service.

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WWII Bomb Near Gare du Nord Cancels All Train Services

All train services to and from Paris' Gare du Nord were canceled Friday morning due to the discovery of an unexploded WWII bomb near the station, causing major disruptions for the station's 214 million annual passengers.

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zeit.de
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Hamburg Train Disruptions Due to Deutsche Bahn Construction

Extensive Deutsche Bahn construction work in Hamburg from March 11th to 22nd cancels numerous train connections to Sylt, Kiel, and Flensburg; the Hamburg-Pinneberg line is closed to long-distance trains, requiring S-Bahn or bus travel; and the S1 line between Hasselbrook and Ohlsdorf uses replacemen...

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Finland Proposes Baltic Sea Fixed Link to Boost European Connectivity

Finland's Confederation of Industries (EK) recommends building a bridge or tunnel between Finland and Sweden/Estonia to improve connectivity and create alternative transport routes, citing geopolitical concerns and the EU's infrastructure plans. Three routes are proposed: Helsinki-Stockholm, Vaasa-U...

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Eurostar's Growth and Challenges in High-Speed Rail

Eurostar, the primary operator of high-speed rail between London and continental Europe, transported 19.5 million passengers in 2023, a 5% increase, and plans to add 50 new trains; however, expansion faces capacity constraints at St Pancras station and post-Brexit border controls, with new competito...

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Hamburg Airport Shut Down by Verdi Union Warning Strike

All flights at Hamburg Airport were canceled on Monday due to a Verdi union warning strike affecting security personnel and other public services; the strike, which began Sunday morning, is part of a broader labor dispute involving 13 German airports, affecting over 40,000 passengers.

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Verdi Strike to Disrupt German Air Travel on March 14, 2025

A 24-hour strike by the Verdi union on March 14, 2025, will disrupt air travel at 11 major German airports due to ongoing labor negotiations demanding an 8 percent pay raise and other benefits, causing widespread flight cancellations and delays.

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Victoria's Plan to Curb Car Dependency Faces Challenges

The Victorian government's 30-year development plan aims to curb car dependency by reducing parking requirements near public transport, despite record 2024 car sales and concerns over the adequacy of public transport improvements.

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Ayalon Highway Closure and Train Service Disruption Due to Bridge Construction

Ayalon Highway will be closed and Israel Railways service between Beit Yehoshua and Tel Aviv Savidor Central stations will be suspended on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 10 PM to Saturday, October 27, 2023, at 4 PM, due to bridge construction near Herzliya station. This is one of nine such planned...

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