in February 2023, African passenger traffic reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels

(Agence Ecofin) – Even if it is slower than in some regions of the world, the recovery of air traffic in Africa is taking place with better prospects for this industry. The IATA (International Air Transport Association) in its monthly traffic progress report indicated that passenger flows in Africa have become larger since the eruption … Read more

Upgrading and expanding Con Dao airport

On April 4, the Government Office announced the conclusion of Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha at a meeting on investment, upgrading and expansion Con Dao airport. The announcement emphasized the urgent need to invest in upgrading and expanding Con Dao Airport to synchronize runways, passenger terminals and other ancillary works to become an airport … Read more

Full stoppage of TGV, Thalys and Eurostar travel between France and Belgium

All high-speed traffic on the line between France and Belgium has been interrupted in both directions since shortly before 11 a.m. due to a driver of a TGV coming from France reporting that it touched a catenary cable. The cable supplies current to trains and was hanging, causing the train to come to a standstill. … Read more

Correction to OTS0120 – Green Vienna/sequence, Stark: No foresight from red-green in cycle path construction & road conversions

Vienna (OTS) – In the second paragraph of OTS0120, it should read: “In February, the City of Vienna published figures according to which the expanded parking space management alone in Donaustadt over 30,000 parking spaces are unused.” Questions & contact: Communication Green Vienna (+43-1) 4000 – 81814 [email protected]

Two people severely injured after a serious truck collision causing major traffic congestion on the E314.

According to Mayor Alain Yzermans’ (Vooruit) Facebook page, there has been a serious traffic accident on the E314 slip road in Houthalen involving several trucks and cars that has resulted in one or more possible injuries. Experts are currently at the scene. Two trucks and a van were involved, and firefighters from the East Limburg … Read more

Head of Aviation Ofner: “A unique opportunity to combine aviation and rail is buried at the Koralmbahn”

Criticism of Minister Gewessler’s plans not to build a train station at Graz Airport – that contradicts the logic of the climate protection ministry Vienna (OTS) – “Seamless Travelling, Multimodality, Connectivity. You hear these three keywords all the time when it comes to modern transport strategies, not least from the responsible climate ministry. The announcement … Read more

Schmuckenschlager: “Driving and climate protection are not mutually exclusive – it depends on what goes into the tank”

Engines must run on alternative fuels Vienna (OTS) – “Driving and climate protection are not mutually exclusive – it depends on what goes into the tank. Instead of sticking to a rigid way of thinking and constantly shooting at drivers, we as the People’s Party stand for holistic solutions. After all, economy and ecology go … Read more