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Four German states are calling for increased federal investment in inland navigation infrastructure and support for ships capable of operating in low water. They argue that waterway maintenance is lagging behind needs, while road and rail receive greater funding.
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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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NASA's New Horizons probe risks the shutdown of two instruments due to $4 million in promised funding not being paid. These funds are designated for data analysis by employees.
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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.
Radicalism & State SecurityTransport PolicyIT & Internet
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The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) warns of cyberattacks on electric car charging infrastructure. Attackers could exploit the complex system involving various actors to carry out attacks.
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A study by the ICCT found that plug-in hybrid cars emit 3.5 to 4.6 times more CO₂ in real-world driving than stated. Real-world data indicates these vehicles operate electrically only about 20% of the time, contrary to official figures of 80%.
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The German bicycle market saw a revenue decrease of 2 billion euros to 25 billion euros in 2025, with retail being most affected. Only the market for used bicycles experienced growth.
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The Ministry of Economics in Saarland is the first federal state to have approximately 2,500 kilometers of mobile communication routes checked for coverage gaps. The results are intended to support dialogue with network operators and the federal government.
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In 2026, the share of fully electric company cars among top German politicians slightly decreased to 36.1 percent. 160 out of 249 company cars exceed the EU fleet limit. Plug-in hybrids constitute 42 percent and emit almost three times as much CO2 as pure electric vehicles.
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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