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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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The Greek island of Tilos has abolished its landfill and achieved a recycling and composting rate of almost 90 percent. This surpasses the Greek and EU average, making Tilos the first island with Zero Waste Cities certification.
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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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Dresden's city council selected a design for the new Carolabrücke that received the most support in a citizen participation process. Construction could begin in May 2028 and cost up to 140 million euros.
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Two weeks before the election for the Berlin House of Representatives, the CDU leads with 21 percent according to a poll. The Left Party loses three points, standing at 19 percent. A coalition of CDU and SPD would not have a majority.
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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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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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A left-wing initiative purchased a housing project in Halle (Saale) after years of preparation. The purchase contract was finalized shortly before the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, following initial opposition from a right-wing majority on the city council. The initiative secured direct loans and negotiated with the city.
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