Tag #Transportation

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Italy Approves "12 Billion Strait of Messina Bridge Despite Opposition

Italy approved a "12 billion project to build the world's largest suspension bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland by 2032, despite concerns about earthquakes, mafia infiltration, and environmental damage.

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Europe's First Open-Environment Driverless Train Completes Successful Test

Europe's first driverless train, Edita, completed over 1,060 passenger miles on a 15-mile Czech rail line, using cameras, lasers, and satellite navigation to navigate obstacles like animals, despite current legislation requiring a supervisor.

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Europe's Poor Train Wi-Fi: A Multifaceted Connectivity Challenge

Poor Wi-Fi on European trains, impacting productivity, stems from high speeds causing frequent cell tower changes, metalized windows blocking signals, and limitations of 5G frequencies in foliage and tunnels; some countries, like Switzerland, fare better than others, while others like Belgium outsou...

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Record Traffic Jams Cripple European Highways on 'Black Saturday'

On Saturday, July 29th, 2023, European roads experienced record-breaking traffic jams, exceeding 1000 kilometers in France, with significant delays impacting vacationers; causes include peak summer travel and insufficient infrastructure.

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New Patras-Pyrgos Highway Opens, Addressing Decades-Long Safety Concerns

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis inaugurated the new Patras-Pyrgos national highway near Alpochori, Ileia, stating that the project addresses a historical injustice and improves road safety. The 65km stretch will open tomorrow, reducing travel time and addressing past fatal accidents.

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Union Pacific to Buy Norfolk Southern, Creating First Coast-to-Coast Freight Railroad

Union Pacific plans to buy Norfolk Southern for $85 billion, creating the first coast-to-coast freight railroad in the U.S., but the deal faces at least two years of regulatory scrutiny and integration challenges.

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40+ Ballot Questions Proposed for 2026 Massachusetts Election

More than 40 proposed ballot questions in Massachusetts, including changes to voter ID laws, same-day registration, the MBTA Communities Law, tax cuts, and regulations on self-driving cars, cleared an initial deadline on Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, for the 2026 general election.

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Power Outage Cancels Multiple Eurostar Trains

A major power outage near Moussy, France, on August 4th, 2024, caused the cancellation of at least 17 Eurostar trains and widespread delays on lines connecting Paris to London, Amsterdam, and Brussels, impacting thousands of passengers during peak summer travel.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
smh.com.au
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Perth's North to Expand with 8,000 New Homes Despite Infrastructure Concerns

Western Australia approved the first phase of a 50-year plan to build 28 precincts with 8000 hectares of land and 8000 new homes in Perth's north, accommodating 150,000 people, despite criticism for not having transport, schools and other essential services in the works, while the government claims ...

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A66 Salzbachtalbrücke Fully Reopens After Four-Year Reconstruction

After four years, the fully rebuilt A66 Salzbachtalbrücke near Wiesbaden reopened on August 4th, 2023, costing €225 million, following the demolition of its predecessor due to safety concerns after concrete fell onto a lower road in June 2021.

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UK Driving Lesson Shift to Automatic Cars Due to 2030 Petrol and Diesel Ban

The increasing number of UK driving instructors offering automatic lessons reflects the government's 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel car sales and the rise in popularity of automatic vehicles; the AA predicts that 26% of driving tests will be in automatic cars by 2026.

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\$150 Billion Railway Investment to Transform Latin America and the Caribbean"

Latin America and the Caribbean will invest over \$150 billion in railway infrastructure in the coming years, a significant shift from prioritizing road and air transport, with projects in Chile, Brazil, and Colombia aiming to improve regional connectivity, mirroring global success stories in Europe...

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