Tag: transport
Rail transport in Canada brought to a standstill by a lockout
A labor dispute between the two largest rail operators and the main rail union has paralyzed the entire network. In a rare occurrence, it was the bosses who initiated the…
A 500-kilometer-long conveyor belt will transport packages in Japan
Thousands of packages thanks to online shopping, but no truck drivers. Japan wants to test a solution to this problem with a conveyor belt between Osaka and Tokyo. What kind…
the impossible challenge of transport accessibility – L’Express
Lots of anticipation… and lots of frustration. Recruited by the APF France Handicap association as a volunteer for the Paris Olympics, Chloé quickly had to face the difficulties of access…
Cybersecurity, finance, transport… What conclusions can we draw from the 2024 Paris Olympics? – L’Express
Are we capable of securing the country for two weeks? And of fighting against hackers? And of operating the metro? And of not blowing the planned budget? For months, observers…
New signaling system behind train stops – Norrtåg’s criticism of the Swedish Transport Administration: “Travelers have to pay”
The signaling system ERTMS, European Rail Traffic Management System, is to be introduced throughout the country following an EU decision, but the rollout has been greatly delayed. When the last…
The travelers about the train chaos in northern Sweden: “Considering to dump public transport completely”
– Too often there is confusion with the departures. I’m considering ditching public transport completely because you can’t trust the train, says Albin Lindholm, who takes the train regularly. The…
Soothing and refreshing, this remedy is the best to avoid discomfort in transport
Heat stroke, hypoglycemia, stress… Public transport is a place where people can feel unwell. The number of blackouts is even higher in the summer, when temperatures rise and there are…
Disturbances in travel planners in public transport – problems buying tickets in several places
In Örebro County, Länstrafiken writes on its website that technical problems with a supplier are the cause. Instead of a ticket bought in the company’s usual phone app for around…
Carrying bombs in public transport across the country: “Risk of them exploding”
During the recent wave of violence in Sweden, homemade bombs have been used on several occasions. Last week, two people were arrested at Stockholm’s central station who, according to information…
No solution yet for student transport: ‘It seems like this is a luxury problem’
Partly due to problems with the tender, the municipalities of Bunnik, De Bilt, Utrechtse Heuvelrug, Zeist and Wijk bij Duurstede were unable to enter into a contract with a new…