As the second week of Ireland’s general election campaigning begins, political parties are publishing key policy papers on justice, health, transport, and housing. Fine Gael is set to enhance law enforcement with proposals for facial recognition technology and an increase…
The latest episode of RTÉ’s podcast ‘Behind the Ballot’ features discussions on the rising bus transportation issues in Limerick, highlighting their impact on local politics. Hosts Fran McNulty, David McCullagh, and Katie Hannon reflect on Gerard Hutch’s candidacy submission in…
The CDU/CSU has reversed its opposition and will support the funding legislation for Germany’s Deutschlandticket, which facilitates regional public transport. The ticket’s price is set to increase from 49 to 58 euros in 2025, funded by 1.5 billion euros each…
A RATP security agent is in police custody following an incident at Nanterre-Université station where a young man was struck by a train after falling onto the platform. The Nanterre prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into attempted murder, confirming…
An informational event held in Central Macedonia addressed the critical mobility challenges faced by vulnerable groups. Organized by the Region of Central Macedonia in collaboration with JOIST Innovation Park, the event focused on redesigning urban pathways and integrating digital tools…
Thessaloniki is introducing a new public transport ticketing system alongside the launching of its metro line on November 30. Key updates include reduced fares: €0.60 for bus journeys and €0.60 for the metro. Users can interchange within 70 minutes with…
A power supply failure in Greece caused disruptions to suburban train services early in the morning, attributed to high humidity affecting electrical network operations. The president of the Electricity Technicians Union, Stefanos Kounouklas, explained that low rainfall and moisture led…
The New Switzerland metro station in Thessaloniki is set to open on November 30, according to Nikos Koureta, CEO of Greek Metro S.A. The station is part of an ongoing effort to enhance public transport in the city, with completion…
The Greek company ‘ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΟ ΜΕΤΡΟ Α.Ε.’ announced the awarding of the Thessaloniki Metro logo project to ‘MARKETING AND MEDIA SERVICES MON. IKE.’ for €30,000. This decision follows the cancellation of two prior competitions due to unsatisfactory submissions and the need…
Beginning in 2030, the metro service between Rotterdam and The Hague is set to operate every five minutes, thanks to a €550 million investment from the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and the Metropoolregio Rotterdam Den Haag. With passenger…
By 2026, bus networks in Paris and its suburbs will shift to private operators through a public service delegation process. This transition, which began with the competitive bidding for three bus lots, affects 315 lines and nearly 4,800 buses, impacting…
With just 17 days until its launch, the Thessaloniki Metro unveiled its logo, inspired by Byzantine manuscripts, during a press conference featuring Greece’s Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Staikouras. Concurrently, a contract was signed to enhance the bus fleet,…
