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politics6 hours ago•4 min saved

Hawaii Trailblazer Colleen Hanabusa Dies at 74; Flags Fly at Half-Staff

Former Hawaii congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa, 74, a trailblazer who was the first woman to serve as Hawaii Senate president, died Thursday. She also led the state Senate and chaired the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, with two nonconsecutive stints in the U.S. House (2011–2015, 2016–2019). Gov. Josh Green ordered flags at half-staff through Monday in her honor, and colleagues across Hawaii and Congress praised her leadership and public service. Her long career included a near-appointment to the U.S. Senate in 2012, a 2018 gubernatorial bid, and a 2020 bid for Honolulu mayor. She is survived by her husband John Souza.

via Honolulu Civil Beat|

#congress #hanabusa #hawaii

world1 month ago•6 min saved

Spain’s high-speed rail pride shaken by deadly crashes

Spain’s celebrated high-speed rail system is facing a deep crisis after a deadly Andalusia crash that killed 45, followed by a series of incidents, service disruptions, and renewed scrutiny of maintenance and funding as investigators probe potential track faults and safety weaknesses amid growing public and political anxiety.

via BBC|

#high-speed-rail #investments #maintenance

travel1 month ago•3 min saved

Ice sweeps Central and Eastern Europe, halting flights and trains

Freezing rain and icy conditions disrupt travel across central and eastern Europe, forcing flight diversions and airport restrictions in Vienna and Prague, with Budapest experiencing halted arrivals/departures. Rail and tram services face cancellations or delays, some trains and routes replaced by buses, and authorities warn of further disruptions as winter weather persists; travelers should check updates before setting off.

via Euronews.com|

#airports #central-europe #freezing-rain

transportation2 months ago•2 min saved

Cable theft causes New Year's Eve train delays and disruptions in Yorkshire and beyond

Rail services near Doncaster were severely disrupted on New Year's Eve due to the theft of 200 meters of signalling cables, causing cancellations and delays across multiple routes, with ongoing repairs and safety concerns highlighted by authorities.

via BBC|

#cable-theft #delays #doncaster

business7 months ago•1 min saved

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern Near $200bn Merger After Decades of Talks

A proposed $200 billion US rail merger faces potential hurdles despite its scale, highlighting challenges in the transportation sector and regulatory environment.

via Financial Times|

#business #economy #merger

transportation2 years ago•3 min saved

"US Rail System Receives Massive Funding Boost for Modernization and Expansion"

The Biden administration is unveiling major rail investments in the United States, including the country's first high-speed train between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, with the aim of doubling passenger numbers on America's railways by 2040. The $66 billion allocated for passenger trains is the largest sum since the formation of Amtrak in 1971. The funding will support the creation of new rail lines, extension of existing ones, renovation of stations, and the introduction of faster and more comfortable trains. The goal is to transform the outdated and limited rail network into a modern and efficient system.

via Yahoo News|

#biden-administration #high-speed-train #infrastructure

transportation2 years ago•4 min saved

Brightline Expands High-Speed Rail Service to Orlando and Miami, Sparks Debate Over Station Locations

Brightline, a private rail company, has launched its train service from Miami to Orlando, completing a $6 billion investment in Florida. The 235-mile, 3.5-hour ride marks the first privately owned passenger operator to connect two major U.S. metropolitan areas in decades. Brightline plans to expand further with a $12 billion high-speed railway project from Las Vegas to Southern California. The company aims to have trains traveling at 186 mph on American tracks by 2028. The new line promises faster trip times and modern amenities, attracting both locals and tourists. With the expansion to Orlando, Brightline projects carrying 8 million people annually.

via The Washington Post|

#brightline #florida #high-speed-railway

infrastructure2 years ago•2 min saved

Iraq's $17 Billion Transit Project to Connect Asia and Europe.

Iraq has launched a $17 billion project to link the Grand Faw Port on its southern coast to the border with Turkey, aiming to transform the country's economy and rival the Suez Canal. The Development Road will include rail and road links, high-speed trains, and an energy component that could include oil and gas pipelines. The project was announced at a conference aimed at courting Arab interest, including from Arab Gulf states, Syria, and Jordan. If work starts early next year, the project would be completed in 2029.

via Reuters|

#development-road #grand-faw-port #infrastructure