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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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A flash flood in the Valley of Death is worsening the natural disaster daily, with the number of dead and missing continuously rising. The article examines the connection between the event and climate change, as well as its impact on tourism in Nepal.
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At least 22 people died and 28 were injured in a bus accident on the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. The bus fell down an embankment on a winding road between Dahab and Nuwaiba, possibly due to a tire blowout.
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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Starting September 15, Thailand will reduce the visa-free stay for EU travelers from 60 to 30 days. This change affects over 60 countries and may be a response to crimes committed by foreign nationals.
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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.
Accidents & DisastersNature & Species ConservationTravel & Tourism
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A flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, has led to a search for 15 people. The flood damaged infrastructure, including footbridges and water supply, and forced the evacuation of over 60 individuals.
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