Transport
Government office hired firm without taxi license
Reported by AI
Sweden's government office ordered over 500 trips from Freys hyrverk despite the firm lacking a taxi license. The transports involved high-risk individuals at high-level meetings, such as a summit with NATO countries. Three people, including a government employee, now face charges.
RATP plans to open Parisian urban transport museum in 2032
The RATP plans to open in 2032 a museum dedicated to the history of Parisian urban transport, in the Championnet maintenance workshops in the 18th arrondissement. This project, launched in 2023 by RATP CEO Jean Castex, aims to fill the gap in the capital's memory of its centenary metro and its trams and buses. Unlike Berlin, Stockholm, or London, Paris has lacked such a museum until now.
Rail chief Evelyn Palla announces radical overhaul
Deutsche Bahn's new CEO Evelyn Palla has promised a complete overhaul of the company. She plans cuts in the headquarters, greater cleanliness in trains and stations, and more decentralized decision-making. The aim is to significantly improve quality for customers.
Trafikverket's plan: railways fixed in 25 years
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Trafikverket has unveiled a new long-term plan for railway maintenance, aiming for the entire network to be in good condition in 25 years. Only one tenth of the maintenance backlog is expected to be cleared by 2037, sparking concerns in regions like Västernorrland. The plan impacts lines such as Inlandsbanan with reduced funding and potential closures.
Creecy launches RFI for Prasa's 600 million passenger trips
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has issued a request for information to attract private investment in rebuilding South Africa's passenger rail network, targeting 600 million annual journeys by the end of the decade. The initiative emphasizes state ownership while seeking market input to design the future of rail amid past challenges like theft and mismanagement. Recent improvements in service reliability offer cautious optimism for recovery.
Regions unite on investments in strained railway
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Swedish regions are uniting to influence Trafikverket's multi-billion decision on railways. Previous investment decisions may be reviewed due to budget challenges. Trafikverket plans to spend a record sum on infrastructure in 2025.
Test drilling reaches 40 meters depth for Öresund metro in Malmö
A test drilling in Malmö's Västra Hamnen has reached 40 meters depth to examine the bedrock for a potential metro to Copenhagen. The work is part of a pre-study aimed at halving travel time between the cities. No formal decisions have yet been made on the project.
Motorists oppose 30-year Chinese deal for Kenyan highway
The Motorists Association of Kenya has condemned the government's approval of a 30-year concession for a Chinese-led consortium to build and manage the 175-kilometre Rironi-Mau Summit Highway. The group argues the deal discriminates against users by imposing tolls while other major roads remain free, and poses risks to national sovereignty. Construction is set to begin in January 2026 at a cost of Ksh200 billion.
Train disruptions between Gothenburg and Stockholm due to delayed track work
Train traffic between Gothenburg and Stockholm is disrupted by delayed track work in Lerum, according to Trafikverket. Some trains are replaced by buses or rerouted. The stop began around 14:00 on Sunday and is expected to end by 07:00 on Monday.