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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Brno Residents Bid Farewell to a 50-Year-Old Depot; They Will Receive a New One for Over a Billion

Brno is set to replace its 50-year-old tram depot with a new facility costing over a billion Czech crowns.

Mar 23 • 08:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Runoff Elections in France: The Victory of the Bicycle

The runoff elections in major French cities saw Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire winning in Paris, emphasizing a continuation of the city's green transportation policies amid opposition.

Mar 23 • 08:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Heavy Transport: Antimatter Being Transported on a Truck

Antimatter will be transported by truck for the first time in history to demonstrate the feasibility of such transport without losing the particles.

Mar 23 • 08:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A passenger train collided with a freight train in Nymburk area

A passenger train collided with a freight train in the Nymburk region of Czechia, leading to significant disruptions.

Mar 23 • 08:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Larissa: Protest gathering outside the courthouse for the Tempi trial

Demonstrators have gathered early in the morning at the 'Gaiaopolis' venue in Larissa, where the trial for the Tempi railway disaster is about to begin.

Mar 23 • 07:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Amid rising diesel prices, Conab to suspend fines and relax freight deadlines

Conab in Brazil is expected to relax freight contract terms and suspend penalties for carriers due to rising diesel prices resulting from the Iran conflict.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Metro begins construction of station in Guarulhos, the first outside the São Paulo capital

The Metro in Brazil has commenced construction on the Dutra station in Guarulhos, marking the first metro station to be built outside São Paulo city proper.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Countrywide Taxi Strike - Demonstration by Drivers in Central Athens

Taxi drivers in Greece are staging a nationwide strike in protest against a proposed transport ministry bill they believe threatens the viability of their profession.

Mar 23 • 06:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New badge to help specific pregnant women get a seat on a bus or train

Transport for London has launched a new 'Babies on Board' badge to assist pregnant women expecting multiples in securing a seat on public transport.

Mar 23 • 06:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Customs Suspicions: Finnish Transport Entrepreneur Illegally Sent 548 Trucks to Russia – Yle Information Reveals Main Suspect

A Finnish transport entrepreneur and two of his employees are being investigated for allegedly violating EU sanctions by sending trucks to Russia amidst the Ukraine war.

Mar 23 • 06:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Canberrans encouraged to consider alternate transport amid fuel price hike

Canberrans are urged to explore alternative transportation options in light of rising fuel prices due to geopolitical tensions.

Mar 23 • 06:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I gave up my seat for old man on the bus but 1 comment left me heartbroken'

A man gave his bus seat to an elderly passenger and was deeply moved by a comment made during their conversation.

Mar 23 • 06:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fire in fuels and the economy - The government does not touch the excise tax

Fuel prices in Greece are spiking, driven by the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict and the surge in crude oil prices, prompting concerns for businesses and potential government interventions.

Mar 23 • 05:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Taxi Strike: Brake Applied Today Nationwide, March Through Central Athens

Taxi drivers in Greece are holding a nationwide strike today to protest against new transport legislation.

Mar 23 • 05:04 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Airlines are beginning to fear a shortage of aviation fuel. Flights to Asia are at risk

Airlines are expressing concerns over a potential aviation fuel shortage that could impact flights to Asia.

Mar 23 • 04:45 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Criticism against abolishing introductory training for driving practice

Critics are voicing concerns over the Swedish government's plan to eliminate the mandatory introductory course for private driving instructors, arguing it undermines driver preparation.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How CNG is made from LNG, learn the whole game of gas production and transport

The ongoing conflict in West Asia has severely impacted global LNG supply chains, particularly affecting countries like India due to production halts in Qatar.

Mar 23 • 04:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Motorists turn to public transport amid fuel price hike, but free fares unlikely

Public transport usage in New South Wales has surged due to rising fuel prices, yet the state government is resistant to reducing fares or implementing free transport options.

Mar 23 • 02:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Suspect of photographing a child in the SP metro is detained by security agents

A man was detained by security agents in São Paulo for allegedly taking a photo of a 10-year-old girl without permission in a metro train.

Mar 22 • 23:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man arrested after taking control of bus in the absence of the driver, driving 1.5 km and crashing into a pole in Sorocaba

A man was arrested in Sorocaba, Brazil, after stealing a bus while the driver was absent, driving 1.5 km, and crashing into a pole.

Mar 22 • 22:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026 in Paris: Images of Emmanuel Grégoire Arriving at City Hall by Bike After His Victory Over Rachida Dati

Emmanuel Grégoire was elected as the mayor of Paris after winning the municipal elections against Rachida Dati, celebrated by arriving at City Hall on a bike.

Mar 22 • 21:14 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Two passengers injured after fight on bus in Kalmar

Two passengers were injured during an altercation on a bus in Kalmar, prompting police and ambulance response.

Mar 22 • 20:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 50 tons of açaí seized for irregular transport in Baixo Amazonas

Brazilian authorities seized over 50 tons of açaí berries being transported illegally in the Amazon region during a recent operation.

Mar 22 • 20:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

More than $4.5m in fines issued for $7,000 in lost revenue since 50c fares introduced

Queenslanders have been fined over $4.5 million for fare evasion since the implementation of 50-cent fares, recovering only about $7,000 in lost revenue.

Mar 22 • 19:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Cattle ships have an hour to navigate this channel or run aground

A shipping owner is advocating for a new deep-water channel at Bridport to prevent cattle ships from running aground due to shallow waters.

Mar 22 • 18:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Freight transport unions and international trade from the border area met with a CAN delegation

Freight transport unions and international trade representatives from the border region expressed concerns regarding new security tariffs during a meeting with a CAN delegation in Tulcán, Ecuador.

Mar 22 • 17:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Services during holidays: how banks, supermarkets, and transport operate on Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24

The article outlines how various services will operate during the national holiday in Argentina, particularly focusing on banks, supermarkets, and public transport.

Mar 22 • 17:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Nationwide taxi drivers' strike on Monday

Taxi drivers across Greece will strike on March 23 against a new transport law discussing proposed regulations that they believe threaten their profession.

Mar 22 • 13:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: how is the GCM vehicle for dogs that has air conditioning and cost nearly R$ 450 thousand

The new police dog transport vehicle for the Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) in Rio Claro, Brazil, features air conditioning and cost nearly R$ 450,000.

Mar 22 • 13:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A new tanker is sailing on the Vltava River in Prague, to be used by small vessels

A new tanker has been launched on the Vltava River in Prague for use by small boats.

Mar 22 • 13:16 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Historic modernization of the New York Metro: which lines will benefit from the purchase of 2,390 new cars

New York City's Metro is set to undergo a massive renovation with the approval of a capital plan for 2025-2029, aiming to purchase up to 2,390 new cars to replace aging units.

Mar 22 • 13:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver dies after collision with public transport bus in Juiz de Fora

A driver died following a collision with a public transport bus in Juiz de Fora, Brazil.

Mar 22 • 13:13 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Salvatore Lauro, shipowner and former senator, has died

Salvatore Lauro, a prominent shipowner and former senator in Italy, has passed away at the age of 75 in Ischia, where he was born.

Mar 22 • 11:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

No water, no fuel, no electricity – this is what life is like in Cuba

Juan Carlos Pino has adapted his Fiat to run on coal amidst ongoing fuel shortages in Cuba.

Mar 22 • 11:24 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Go-Ahead and Arverio: The Pain of Separation on Bavarian Tracks

The article discusses the lingering presence of Go-Ahead's branding in Bavaria after its acquisition by the Austrian Federal Railways, despite the company's operational transition to a new entity.

Mar 22 • 10:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did you see? Public transport stoppage, 1st case of Mpox, bones found, Ufac elections and more

This article highlights key news stories in Brazil from March 14 to 21, 2026, including a public transport stoppage, the first case of Mpox, and the ongoing health concerns of environmental activist Raimundo Mendes de Barros.

Mar 22 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Train collision with a person in Litoměřice halted trains on the corridor to Germany

A train collision with a person in Litoměřice has disrupted train services along the route to Germany.

Mar 22 • 09:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Kenyans switch from donkeys to Porsches: An unexpected effect of the Hormuz Strait blockade

Due to the blockade of the Hormuz Strait, around 4,000 cars—including luxury models—have been stranded on Lamu Island in Kenya, significantly changing the local transport dynamic.

Mar 22 • 09:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Electric boats - the projects that are afloat and those that have capsized

The article discusses various projects aimed at developing electric boats over the past decade, highlighting both successful and failed ventures globally.

Mar 22 • 09:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Professional Driver Considered Severing a Limb Due to Stress Experienced in the Transport Sector – AKT: Many Are Burned Out Due to Industry Issues

Many professional drivers are struggling with burnout due to structural problems in the transportation sector, as reported by the Auto- and Transport Workers' Union.

Mar 22 • 09:04 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Presidents of Kenya and Uganda launch next phase of cross-border railway

Kenya and Uganda have launched a new phase of the Standard Gauge Railway, aimed at enhancing regional transport and integrating East Africa's economies.

Mar 22 • 07:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: President Tshisekedi calls for a recovery plan for Congo Airways

President Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has called for a comprehensive recovery plan for the national airline, Congo Airways, which is in a critical state with no operational aircraft.

Mar 22 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'We will remove mines from Hormuz...,' Japan's response to Trump's appeal for help

Japan's Foreign Minister hinted at potential naval minesweeping operations in the Gulf of Hormuz if a ceasefire occurs, acknowledging the urgency due to Japan's reliance on oil transport through that route.

Mar 22 • 05:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Screens that Lie and Broken PA System: The Other Major Crisis of Rodalies

The Rodalies train service in Spain is facing a significant operational crisis, with malfunctioning screens and public announcement systems causing confusion among passengers.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Driving without a wheel. A truck in a desperate state shocked policemen in southern Bohemia

A truck in a critically unsafe condition surprised police in southern Bohemia.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How the new means of transportation promises to revolutionize the region

A new electric and digital transport system called Bondi Urbano Digital (BUD) has been inaugurated in Curitiba, Brazil, aiming to transform urban mobility in Latin America.

Mar 22 • 04:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

São Paulo Metro approves prototype trains to be used in the expansion of line 2-green

São Paulo Metro has approved the design for new trains intended for the expansion of line 2-green and reinforcement of existing lines 1-blue and 3-red.

Mar 22 • 00:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

The crisis takes to the sea

The economic impact of the Iran war is significantly affecting maritime transport insurance negotiations in London, particularly due to coverage cancellations in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 21 • 23:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Oslo Ap reverses parking policy: - It's not easy to transport a sofa by bike

Oslo's Labor Party (Ap) is reversing its previously strict parking regulations, acknowledging that the restrictions implemented four years ago were perhaps too harsh.

Mar 21 • 20:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Metrovía articulated bus catches fire near the general cemetery

An articulated bus from the Metrovía system caught fire near the general cemetery in northern Ecuador on Saturday, March 21.

Mar 21 • 19:36 UTC

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