Strike: Gatherings in the center of Athens in progress – Streets closed – 2024-04-21 12:27:36

Strike: Gatherings in the center of Athens in progress – Streets closed
 – 2024-04-21 12:27:36

It is difficult to travel in the center of Athens, as there is an ongoing march for the strike that has been announced by the GSEE. A large number of people are currently in Syntagma, since the message for the gatherings before the march had been given early on. The GSEE meeting was set for … Read more

Aggression Against Public Transport Workers on the Rise in Germany: Campaign Seeks More Respect

Aggression Against Public Transport Workers on the Rise in Germany: Campaign Seeks More Respect

AFPPassengers at Frankfurt station NOS news•today, 7:02 p.m Charlotte Waajers journalist from Germany Charlotte Waajers journalist from Germany Flower pots flying through the air, objects thrown against the counter window and a series of insults. Michaela works at the Deutsche Bahn service desk and has experienced it all. In Germany, public transport workers also suffer … Read more

Public Transport Strike Week: Demonstrations and Closures Across Northern Germany

Public Transport Strike Week: Demonstrations and Closures Across Northern Germany

As of: March 1, 2024 10:04 a.m At the climax of the nationwide strike week in local public transport, many buses and trains in the north will once again be at a standstill today – now also in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Ver.di and the environmental movement “Fridays for Future” are also jointly calling for a climate … Read more

Trade Union FNV Seeks Renewed Negotiations with NS Over Collective Labor Agreement

Trade Union FNV Seeks Renewed Negotiations with NS Over Collective Labor Agreement

16 Feb 2024 at 14:46 Trade union FNV wants to talk to the NS again about the collective labor agreement for employees of the rail carrier. Only a small majority of 51 percent of union members voted in favor of the collective labor agreement. The union believes that there is not enough support. “Other unions … Read more

NS Train Passengers Face Delays and Disruptions in 2024: What’s Causing the Issues?

NS Train Passengers Face Delays and Disruptions in 2024: What’s Causing the Issues?

Jan 26, 2024 at 5:02 am Train passengers must prepare for (another) “tough year” with delays and disruptions. According to the NS, a number of problems from 2023 are still present. For example, work must be carried out more often during the day. “We’re not going to make it more beautiful than it is.” In … Read more

Train Traffic Interruption: Second Switch Failure on Meppel to Zwolle Route

Train Traffic Interruption: Second Switch Failure on Meppel to Zwolle Route

Train traffic was interrupted for the second time on the route between Meppel and Zwolle this evening. In both cases, a switch failure was the cause, the NS reports. The first defect was discovered at the beginning of the evening. The NS reported around 8 p.m. that the problems had been resolved. Just after 10 … Read more

Rising Train Disruptions and Delays in Zeeland: Passenger Punctuality Declines

Rising Train Disruptions and Delays in Zeeland: Passenger Punctuality Declines

21 dec 2023 om 05:01 Long-term disruption in Zeeland, delays and train cancellations due to work and disruptions at Schiphol: train passengers have had to deal with a lot lately and this is also reflected in the figures. And people also complain about busy trains, travelers association Rover tells NU.nl. In general, Rover sees a … Read more

Montpellier Becomes Largest European City to Offer Free Public Transport, Financed by State Tax

Montpellier Becomes Largest European City to Offer Free Public Transport, Financed by State Tax

While the announcement of the increase in the metro ticket, to 4 euros, for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, sparked a wave of indignation in public opinion, a growing number of territories are choosing to introduce free travel total of their public transport. This is the case of Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole. Although it is not … Read more

Bordeaux Tramway: Celebrating 20 Years of Public Transport Success

Bordeaux Tramway: Celebrating 20 Years of Public Transport Success

Inaugurated on December 21, 2003, the Bordeaux tramway has gradually established itself in the city and now includes around 80 kilometers of tracks and 139 stations, including the longest line in France. With more than eight million kilometers traveled in 2022, its success cannot be denied. Le Figaro Bordeaux It is impossible today to imagine … Read more