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Zero deaths: How Helsinki became a world reference for road safety

With around 1.4 million inhabitants, the Helsinki metropolitan area has achieved an unquestionable milestone in road safety. What can other EU capitals and big cities learn from its success story?

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Poland's Route 666 to Hel makes its first journey

The famous 666 bus route to the Polish town of Hel is officially back after being dropped in 2023 over concerns about its satanic associations, delighting curious passengers and tourists.

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Japan unveils ‘supreme class’ bullet train cabins

Already renowned for their speed and comfort, Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains are about to become even more luxurious, with new private suites set to launch this autumn featuring lockable doors, reclining seats and dedicated Wi-Fi.

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New fleet of electric hydrofoil boats to be deployed in the Maldives

The Maldives will introduce up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats, promising smoother and more sustainable transfers between its islands.

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World Naked Bike Ride returns to streets of London in the UK

Hundreds of cyclists took part in the World Naked Bike Ride in London on 14 June. The annual event combined humour, environmental messages, and calls for greater safety on the roads.

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€527 million EU Balkans transport fund poorly monitored, auditors say

The European Commission lacked effective tools to monitor progress and relied on international lenders to oversee progress made in the transport sector in the Balkans, leading to the release of funds beyond the level of work completed, according to EU auditors.

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Hitler's 70km phantom motorway, Germany's longest autobahn ruin

Route 46 is Germany’s longest abandoned motorway project. It owes less to transport efficiency than to Nazi-era construction ideology and propaganda.

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Uber to begin testing autonomous robotaxis in Munich

Already part of the cityscape, in San Francisco and Beijing, driverless taxis could soon be carrying passengers in Munich if regulators give their approval.

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Bus to nowhere? City sends Route Zero out on the streets

In the town of Baden, passengers can now use a bus service that runs without a fixed route or timetable. An invitation to switch off and slow down?

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Austrian protesters shut Brenner motorway on Saturday over pollution

Thousands of demonstrators blocked Austria’s vital Brenner motorway on Saturday to protest rising traffic noise and pollution. The eight-hour shutdown of the transit corridor between Germany and Italy disrupted travel.

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‘Hellish’ bus 666 returns as FlixBus launches route to Hel

Three years after the disappearance of the famous 666 bus to the Hel Peninsula, the route will return to Polish roads, this time operated by FlixBus.

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How Candela’s flying ferries could bring commuters back to the water

“Welcome on board the first prototype of the ferry P12. We put it into water almost three years ago. We have built a lot of boats since.”

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How to travel to Spain without taking a plane as flight prices soar

Tension in the Strait of Hormuz is making jet fuel more expensive and has put air travel in a bind. Now a new debate has arisen: how you can travel to Spain without a plane. We analyse and note all the options available.

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Final preparations ramp up ahead of WUF13

In partnership with World Urban Forum

Final preparations are under way for WUF13 in Baku, with Azerbaijan working across infrastructure, security and visitor services ahead of more than 28,000 participants attending the global urban forum.

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Dublin to Belfast rail journeys set for major speed boost

A major investment in the Enterprise rail service will bring new trains, faster journey times and more frequent departures between Dublin and Belfast, with the upgraded cross-border route set to launch by 2028.

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World record made in Europe: The world’s longest railway tunnel is being built under the Alps

Deep below the Alps, huge tunnelling machines are cutting their way through the mountain massif. The longest railway tunnel in the world is being built at the Brenner Pass. An engineering masterpiece made in Europe.