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Six more bus interchanges in Singapore to get upgraded facilities
Six bus interchanges in Singapore will be upgraded from 2027 with better air-conditioning and more inclusive facilities like wheelchair-accessible toilets.
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AI to help planes avoid climate-warming contrails above North Atlantic
A new £5m UK trial, Operation Blue Skies, will use AI to predict where climate-warming contrails are likely to form, allowing planes to adjust their altitude and avoid them.
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Disabled people in England to get 24-hour free bus travel
The government is extending disabled bus passes to cover 24 hours a day, making it easier for one million people to use public transport.
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CCS issues warning letter to HelloRide for trying to propose price discussions with Anywheel
Singapore's Competition and Consumer Commission issued a warning letter to HelloBikeSG after a representative twice tried to initiate pricing talks with rival bike-share operator Anywheel in 2025.
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Virgin Trains gets go ahead to run services to Europe in new blow to Eurostar monopoly
Virgin Trains has been granted track access by the rail regulator to run new services between London and Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam from 2030, moving forward its plans to break’s Eurostar’s passenger monopoly on the cross-Channel route.
Côte d'Ivoire: "Bon Chauffeur", a fun digital platform to learn the highway code
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Côte d'Ivoire: "Bon Chauffeur", a fun digital platform to learn the highway code
A new digital platform called "Bon Chauffeur" has launched in Côte d'Ivoire to make learning the highway code more accessible and engaging. It aims to reduce the high number of road accidents, which are predominantly linked to human error and cause over a thousand deaths …
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Iran Eyes Strengthening Transport Coop. with Tajikistan
Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh urged for speeding up, accelerating, and operationalizing cooperation with the Republic of Tajikistan in rail, road, air, port, and logistics sectors. The two countries have seen an increase in international …
Senegal-Mali: Transporters want to improve fluidity on the Dakar-Bamako axis
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Senegal-Mali: Transporters want to improve fluidity on the Dakar-Bamako axis
Transporters between Senegal and Mali are seeking solutions to severe congestion on the southern Dakar-Bamako corridor, which has become saturated due to a security-induced shift in traffic from the northern route.
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‘It’s very noisy’: Some Punggol residents affected by noise from Cross Island Line work
Some Punggol residents near a worksite for the Cross Island Line Punggol extension encounter loud construction noise. The Land Transport Authority is offering noise blankets on loan to reduce sound by 15-17 decibels, but some residents find them inconvenient or unsightly.
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Germany's New Transport Minister to Link Bonuses to Punctuality Targets
Germany's new transport minister, Steffen Bilger, plans to link bonuses for Deutsche Bahn managers to punctuality targets. This move aims to increase pressure on the company to improve its performance. Bilger's proposal has received support from various parties, including…
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How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for train commuters
A 90-second power outage at Network Rail's operations centre in Manchester caused widespread disruption to train services, raising questions about the resilience of the rail network.
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Rail passengers face second day of disruption across north-west England
A power failure at a regional signalling centre caused a second day of widespread rail disruption across north-west England, affecting multiple train operators and leading to cancellations and delays.
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Over 1,000 sign up for Hong Kong’s new taxi, ride-hailing test
More than 1,000 applicants have registered for a new combined test for taxi and ride-hailing services in Hong Kong. The Transport Department replaced the stand-alone taxi driver examination with a new combined test, allowing successful candidates to apply for a taxi drivi…
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A rail nightmare: what it’s like on England’s busiest commuter-only train
The 5.46pm train from London Euston to Crewe is the busiest commuter-only journey in England and Wales, with a load factor of 170% and many passengers forced to stand or sit in the gangways.
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Half price rail travel extended to 18-year-olds
The UK government has announced that 18-year-olds will be able to buy half price train tickets for most services when railcard rules are changed later this month. The 16-17 Saver Railcard currently expires when the holder turns 18, but from 17 August, it will be valid for…
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Roadside parking payment via OBU now under way for 1,000 trial users
A trial involving 1,000 motorists using their vehicles' on-board units (OBU) to pay for roadside parking started on Aug 3. The trial supports the upcoming ERP 2 system, with existing ERP gantries removed and payment integrated into OBU or compatible apps from Jan 1.
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EVs and hybrids approach half of Australian new car sales amid ongoing fuel crisis
Australians bought electric and hybrid vehicles at the same rate as traditional petrol-powered cars between April and June, according to new data. The market share of EVs (21.03%) and plug-in hybrids (10.58%) were both records.
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"Signature Crisis" in Baghdad; Is Iran Opposed to Turkey's Strategic Project?
A "signature crisis" during a joint press conference between Turkish and Iraqi leaders has fueled speculation that Iran opposes Turkey's strategic "Development Road" project, after Iraq's Transport Minister, reportedly close to Tehran, initially refused to sign the agreem…
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Iran, Armenia seek to turn shared corridor into a trade engine
Iran and Armenia are actively working to transform their shared transport corridor into a robust trade engine, focusing on enhancing infrastructure and removing logistical obstacles. High-level discussions have resulted in a draft memorandum of understanding to boost inte…
theguardian.com
Ben Carroll will not rule out redirecting Suburban Rail Loop funds to other projects
Victoria's new premier, Ben Carroll, has not ruled out redirecting billions of dollars earmarked for the Suburban Rail Loop to other projects. He also flagged 'sensible changes' to laws that would enshrine the right to work from home two days a week.
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LAMATA to enforce cashless bus fares in Lagos from August 1
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) will fully enforce its cashless fare payment policy for public transport from August 1, requiring commuters to use the Cowry Card and warning of penalties for cash transactions.
bbc.co.uk
The 10 most overcrowded train services revealed
The most overcrowded train service in England and Wales last autumn was a Thameslink morning rush hour service between Bedford and Three Bridges in West Sussex, according to the Department for Transport (DfT).
tagesschau.de
Steffen Bilger to Become New German Transport Minister
German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder has announced his intention to resign, citing the 'unwarranted state' of the ministry. Chancellor Friedrich Merz has chosen Steffen Bilger, a CDU politician, as his replacement. Bilger has experience in transport policy and has …
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2,000 passengers stranded overnight at Hong Kong airport due to Typhoon Noul
Typhoon Noul stranded approximately 2,000 passengers overnight at Hong Kong International Airport, leading to 350 flight cancellations on Sunday and complaints about surging hotel prices. Airport operations were expected to largely resume by Sunday afternoon, with full no…
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Two buses collide in Syria, killing at least 35 people
Two buses collided in Syria, killing at least 35 people and injuring 30 others. The crash occurred on the Deir ez-Zor–Damascus road, a crucial highway connecting eastern Syria to the capital.
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Nearly 170 mainland Chinese motorists expected in Hong Kong under expanded scheme
Hong Kong has expanded its Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme to include five more mainland Chinese cities, doubling the daily quota for urban trips to 200. This initiative is expected to bring nearly 170 motorists on Saturday, with hotels offering special pa…
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Govt plans phased removal of vehicles older than 20 years
The Punjab government has proposed phasing out vehicles older than 20 years under its first New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Policy, aimed at reducing emissions and promoting cleaner transport.
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Hong Kong high-speed rail link sets record as passenger trips top 16m in 6 months
Hong Kong's cross-border high-speed rail link carried more than 16 million passengers in the first six months of the year, prompting the introduction of new facilities to meet demand.
theguardian.com
Transport secretary ‘100% sure’ new cap on bus fares in England is fully funded – UK politics live
The UK government has announced a £2 cap on single bus fares in England, set to begin in January. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stated the policy is fully funded, with £454m allocated, partly by reallocating international climate finance to loans.
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Burnham announces bus fares across England to be capped at £2
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a £2 cap on single bus fares across England, excluding London, effective January 2027, as a key cost of living measure. The scheme, costing over £500m, will be funded by reallocating international climate finance and departmental …