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In August, 54.2 percent of Deutsche Bahn's long-distance trains were on time, defined as less than six minutes delay. This is a decrease from 61.1 percent in May and 64.4 percent in April.
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Following a general renovation of the Berlin-Hamburg railway line, approximately 74 percent of long-distance train journeys between June 14 and July 26, 2023, were at least six minutes late. Additionally, 172 planned long-distance trains were cancelled. The federal government cited heatwaves, severe weather, and issues with signaling technology as causes.
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Gloria Steinem, a defining figure of the US women's movement, has died at the age of 92. She was known for her journalistic work and her commitment to women's rights, including "reproductive freedom" and destigmatizing menstruation.
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Feminist icon and journalist Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92 in New York City. She was a leading voice of the US women's movement and advocated for equality until the end.
Work & CareerWelfare & PovertyEquality & Diversity
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Women in Germany are having fewer children, unwilling to continue arguing over the division of family and work. Women performing care work face significant disadvantages in income and retirement provision, while men benefit.
Police & InvestigationsAccidents & DisastersRail Transport
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A door on ICE 528, traveling from Munich to Dortmund, opened at 200 km/h, causing the train to stop at a tunnel entrance near Karlstadt am Main. The Federal Police are investigating the cause of the incident, which resulted in no injuries.
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Women constitute around one-third of members in German state parliaments, a proportion that has seen little change. The female representation increased slightly by 0.2 percentage points, with Hamburg's parliament having the highest share at nearly 50 percent.
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The Federal Association for Local Rail Transport (BSN) and the Free State of Bavaria have filed a lawsuit against the redesign of rail tolls in regional transport. The new track access charges could cause additional costs of several hundred million euros this year, with projected price increases of nine percent and back payments of 400 million euros for 2026.
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Deutsche Bahn has introduced an alcohol ban on platforms and in station halls at four additional locations in Berlin, Kiel, and Braunschweig starting today. This regulation is to be implemented nationwide by mid-October to increase safety and cleanliness.
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French railway startup Velvet has received initial approval to offer high-speed train services from Paris to Bordeaux, Nantes, and Angers starting in 2028. The company plans to provide 10 million additional seats on these busy routes, competing with state-owned railway SNCF.
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