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National & Local

PHOTOS โŸฉ Ice Rain Made Streets of Tallinn Very Slippery Quickly

Ice rain in Tallinn on Thursday rapidly made the streets very slippery and dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus overturns leaves multiple victims on MG-424, in Pedro Leopoldo

A bus accident on the MG-424 highway in Pedro Leopoldo resulted in multiple victims, with emergency services responding to the scene.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Now the government has presented a 'taxi law repair kit' after long negotiations โ€“ This is what it means

Finland's government has proposed changes to taxi regulations aimed at improving safety and trust in the industry.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

A train collided with a truck in Slovakia, the driver died

A tragic accident in Slovakia resulted in the death of a truck driver after a train collided with his vehicle.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Student and pupil rally in the center of Athens for the Tempi tragedy โ€“ Traffic regulations

Students and pupils are holding a rally in Athens to mark the third anniversary of the Tempi tragedy, demanding justice and safe transportation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Different Sight Appeared on Yle's Weather Map

Yle's weather broadcasts featured a stick figure symbol designed to warn the public about hazardous road conditions amidst recent winter weather in Finland.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Cracks Discovered in Train Tunnel

Cracks were discovered in the Skien train tunnel, leading to its closure from March 6 to March 9 for safety measures.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Vandalism on the telemanagement cables on the Athens-Thessaloniki axis - K. Kyranakis: Some wanted new Tempi

Deputy Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis condemned an act of sabotage on the telemanagement cables of the Athens-Thessaloniki railway axis, linking it to a criminal intent to endanger lives, just days before the anniversary of the tragic train accident in Tempi.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Patras: Explosive Device Placed at the Building of the Transportation Department of Achaia

An explosive device was discovered outside the Transportation Department building in Patras, Greece, prompting a police investigation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Curves of the Anchieta highway undergo modernization works; more cameras and radars are being installed

Ecovias is undertaking a modernization project on the Anchieta highway to improve safety and accommodate increased heavy vehicle traffic, with completion expected by mid-2027.

Feb 25 โ€ข 20:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Train in Slovakia Hit a Car at a Crossing, Two Dead

A train collision with a car at a railway crossing in Slovakia resulted in two fatalities.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Protest blocks a section and causes traffic congestion on BR-163 in Dourados

Protesters in Dourados, Brazil, blocked a section of the BR-163 highway demanding better safety measures, resulting in significant traffic congestion.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

A large number of people still do not buckle up on buses. They often do not notice the seatbelts or consider them uncomfortable

A survey reveals that many people in Latvia neglect to use seatbelts on long-distance buses, citing discomfort and forgetfulness as primary reasons.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Building a new Zarasai bypass: the municipality calls it a historic breakthrough

The Lithuanian Ministry of Transport has commissioned a new bypass for the town of Zarasai, aimed at improving road safety and reducing air pollution.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Energy Efficiency: Fluorescent Lines Could Improve Visibility on Roads and Reduce Accident Rates

The use of fluorescent road markings is being tested in Malaysia to enhance visibility and reduce accidents, contributing to international efforts for road safety.

Feb 24 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Crushed and on fire: a car burned after invading the Metrobรบs lane and its occupants fled desperately

A serious car accident involving a Renault 9 occurred on Avenida Juan Manuel de Rosas when the car suddenly entered the Metrobรบs lane and was struck by a bus, leaving two passengers critically injured and leading to the arrest of the driver.

Feb 24 โ€ข 17:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Couple who died in accident on BR-020 were returning from visiting relatives in Goiรกs, says friend

A couple from Alvorada do Norte, Joรฃo Carlos and Suellem, tragically died in a road accident while traveling back home to Brasรญlia from a visit to family in Goiรกs.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Tempi: No trains and ships on Saturday (February 28) โ€“ Who else is striking

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, all trains and ships in Greece will be immobilized due to strikes marking three years since the Tempi train tragedy.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Government launches the new body for investigating railway, maritime, and air accidents amid the 'Adamuz case'

The Spanish government has approved the establishment of an independent authority to investigate transportation accidents during a significant railway accident inquiry.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Mother with children ran directly in front of tram in Prague. The transport company showed videos of collisions with pedestrians

In Prague, a mother and her children ran in front of a tram, prompting the transportation company to release videos of pedestrian collisions.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The Adamuz accident undermines travelers' confidence and collapses demand for high-speed travel by 30%

The recent train accident in Adamuz, Spain, has led to a significant decline in high-speed travel demand, dropping by 30% in the month following the incident.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anniversaries of February 24: What happened on a day like today?

February 24 marks the National Day of the Automotive Mechanic in Argentina, recognizing the contributions of automotive mechanics to vehicle safety and transportation.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Driving in zigzags on Route 11: had 2.26 g/l of alcohol in blood

A driver was stopped on Route Provincial 11 in Buenos Aires for erratic driving and tested with a blood alcohol content of 2.26 g/l, significantly above the legal limit.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Improvised bunk bed and vehicle without a tire: group caught traveling irregularly in a truck's cargo area on BR-282

Six workers were caught traveling in unsafe conditions in the cargo area of a truck in Santa Catarina, Brazil, raising concerns about labor safety and road regulations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye to Spanish: The U.S. will require English exam for truck drivers to obtain a commercial driver's license

The U.S. will now require truck drivers to take their licensing exams in English as part of a new initiative to enhance road safety.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Trailer carrying dairy products overturns on the road to Samborondรณn this Monday

A trailer transporting dairy products overturned on the road to Samborondรณn in Ecuador on Monday after losing control and crashing into a power pole.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Foreigner throws a fire extinguisher from the balcony: panic at the station in Turin

An unidentified man threw a fire extinguisher from a balcony in Turin's Porta Susa station, causing panic but fortunately injuring no one.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Six Jutland railway crossings to receive temporary cameras after fatal accidents

Temporary video surveillance will be installed at six railway crossings in Jutland following fatal accidents, with a full setup of barriers expected by 2027.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ten survivors return to Maranhรฃo after accident in SP that left 7 dead

Ten of the 47 Maranhรฃo residents involved in a bus accident in Sรฃo Paulo returned to their home state after the tragic event that resulted in seven fatalities.

Feb 22 โ€ข 19:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Train was seized for irregularities in Ribeirรฃo Preto, SP

A small tourist train was seized by the Metropolitan Civil Guard in Ribeirรฃo Preto, Brazil, due to safety and legal irregularities during a routine inspection.

Feb 21 โ€ข 17:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck driver dies after overturning a trailer loaded with potatoes in SC

A 58-year-old truck driver died after his trailer, loaded with potatoes, overturned in Major Vieira, Santa Catarina.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

China plans to ban open steering wheels.. what does this mean for the automotive world?

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced a draft amendment to safety standards for steering wheels in vehicles, likely ending the use of open or aircraft-like steering wheels in the Chinese market starting January 1, 2027.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Subversion? No, a disappointment in love. The absurd excuse of the train saboteur

A 20-year-old man in Italy claims that his act of placing stones on train tracks was motivated by personal issues rather than political intent, following his arrest for endangering transportation security.

Feb 21 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Constantinos Kyranakis โ€“ VIMA Talks: 'The Nightmare of a New Train Collision Ends'

Constantinos Kyranakis reflects on his first year as Deputy Minister of Transport in Greece, following the tragic train collision that occurred in 2023.

Feb 21 โ€ข 12:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Motorway Closed for 16 Hours to Demolish Overpass

Traffic on the East Jutland Motorway near Horsens will be diverted for 16 hours due to the demolition of an overpass.

Feb 21 โ€ข 08:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anniversaries of February 22

This article highlights significant events that took place on February 22, including the 14th anniversary of the Once train tragedy.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus drivers can stop outside bus stops after 8 PM for women in Joรฃo Pessoa

Bus drivers in Joรฃo Pessoa, Brazil, are allowed to make stops outside designated bus stops for women after 8 PM, provided the location is deemed safe.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

In Radviliลกkis โ€“ a drunken passenger's blows to the driver

A drunken passenger attacked the driver of a vehicle in Radviliลกkis, Lithuania, leading to a police investigation.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Lajous announces that TUV Rheinland will be the company responsible for certifying the Interoceanic Train

TUV Rheinland, a German company, has been appointed to certify the Interoceanic Train following a fatal derailment in Oaxaca.

Feb 19 โ€ข 19:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

The police urge caution in ice-covered areas

The Danish police are advising caution in areas covered by ice, particularly affecting train services due to signal failures.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Death toll rises to seven in bus accident in Marรญlia (SP); driver arrested

The death toll from a bus accident in Marรญlia, Brazil, has risen to seven, with the driver arrested on suspicion of homicide and bodily injury.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

New traffic accident data confirms that buses are the safest mode

Recent data from traffic accident victim care in Joรฃo Pessoa highlights buses as the safest mode of transport in the city's transportation system.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

A few percent do not use seat belts in Europe but are involved in many fatal accidents

A small percentage of drivers in Europe do not wear seat belts, contributing to a significant number of fatal accidents.

Feb 19 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Irregular Operation of the Coupler in the Tohoku Shinkansen: Report by the Transportation Safety Committee

A report published by Japan's Transportation Safety Committee reveals irregular operations of the coupler mechanism in the Tohoku Shinkansen, following incidents of coupler disconnections during travel.

Feb 19 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Lagos defends minibus ban on Lekkiโ€“Epe corridor, condemns driversโ€™ protest

The Lagos State Government is upholding its ban on unregulated minibuses on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, citing safety concerns and condemning a protest by drivers as economic sabotage.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Railway Safety Is Not Strengthened by โ€˜Monitoring Train Driversโ€™

The South Korean government mandates the installation of surveillance cameras in train cabs, but experts argue this approach may actually pose new risks rather than enhance safety.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Potholes, worn paint, and a section passing through a drain: cyclists point out problems in the bike paths of Campinas

Cyclists in Campinas express concerns over deteriorating bike paths with potholes, tall grass, and poorly marked sections affecting safety.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vehicle overturns and hits another car on a highway in Aracaju

A car overturned and collided with another vehicle in Aracaju, Brazil, with no reported injuries.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Six trains running without the crossing gate closed, JR Takarazuka Line, caused by a control device failure

Six trains operated on the JR Takarazuka Line without the crossing gate being closed due to a failure of the control device.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

He left the child on the ground in the snow: the driver will no longer drive

A bus driver in Italy has been reassigned to a different role after being involved in an incident where a child was left outside in the snow.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:40 UTC

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