#public-transport

#public-transport

London’s buses are the workhorses of the capital, carrying millions of people every day, but they are being held back by worsening congestion and inconsistent road management. When buses are averaging little more than walking pace in some parts of the city, it is passengers, businesses and the wider economy that lose out. Slow buses are effectively expensive buses, as the longer a service takes to complete a route, the more buses, drivers, fuel, maintenance, depot space and staff are needed to maintain the same timetable.

At Penrith, a suburb on Sydney's rural fringe 50km (30 miles) west of the central business district, you can catch a train to the city every four to eight minutes during the morning peak, and roughly every 10 to 15 minutes during off-peak hours before midnight. On an express service, it takes 52 minutes to Sydney's Central station, comparable to the journey by car, without factoring in the morning traffic on a tolled motorway.

The only train station in Houston, the US's fourth-largest city, is a diminished, morose sight, serving a metropolitan area of about 7 million people with just three intercity trains a week.

The new C127 EV adopts a modular battery configuration based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology supplied by CATL, delivering a total installed capacity of 497 kWh, an increase from the previous 462 kWh.

The 1066 bus route is a relatively recent creation, launched in July 2023 by stitching together the old 254, 304 and 305 routes into one longer, more ambitious line.

Residents of Mousehole have expressed their dismay over the recent bus route changes, which have cut off access to the village's harbor. Flyers and banners calling for the reinstatement of the bus stop have appeared throughout the village, reflecting the community's frustration.

Intercity bus transport in Europe is characterized by a fragmented operator landscape, including a high number of small and medium-sized companies, alongside less standardized operational patterns and frequent dual-use vehicle profiles.

The introduction of 12 Yutong T12E coaches marks a significant step in Blaguss's electrification efforts, contributing to the company's broader sustainability goals and energy efficiency initiatives.

A 47-year-old male driver entered the restricted area of the cable car turnaround and caused damage to the turnaround signal and a protective concrete barrier, but no injuries were reported.

World Cup ticket prices are sky-high and the overall cost of going to one of the 104 World Cup matches is growing more prohibitive with every new development as the tournament approaches.

Premier Doug Ford stated, 'If we don't act now, too many people are wasting time in traffic,' highlighting the necessity of the Ontario Line for alleviating congestion in Toronto.

Irish Rail took in more than €15m in parking fees from motorists, while also clamping nearly 4,300 cars at its stations over the last two years.

On Saturday April 11 and Sunday April 12, no trains will operate between Edgware Road and Tower Hill on the Circle line, causing significant disruption for commuters and travelers alike.

The new trams are 33.5 metres long, with a maximum capacity of 281 passengers, 64 of whom can be seated. The maximum speed will be 70 km/h.