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More than 1 million protest across France against Macron’s pension reform

More than a million people took to the streets during a day of mass strikes throughout France, the French interior ministry said Thursday evening. Transport, schools and refinery shipments were disrupted as workers walked off the jobs in an attempt to derail President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension overhaul. Read our…

France 24

France gears up for 'hellish' day of pension protests

Paris (AFP) - A day of strikes and protests kicked off in France Thursday, set to disrupt transport and schooling across the country in a trial for the government as workers oppose a deeply unpopular pensions overhaul.

AFP

Avoiding another major Hobart traffic jam means building a new bridge, one expert says — but are we too car dependent?

A transport expert believes Hobart needs another bridge over the Derwent River to reduce the impact of incidents like Monday's truck rollover, but others say the city is too dependent on cars.

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'Horrible cowards' gossiping about NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's Nazi costume

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says people spreading gossip on Macquarie Street about the Nazi costume Dominic Perrottet wore to his 21st birthday party need to "come out from the swamp".

ABC News

Train operators given ‘revised mandate’ to help end strike chaos, Mark Harper says

The Transport Secretary said rail companies had been given his ‘permission’ to make the revised offer to unions.

Evening Standard

Michael Pascoe: Gambling industry’s extraordinary hold over NSW Labor continues

NSW also has the most EGMs per head, which means NSW residents blow more money gambling than other Australians.

The New Daily

Come clean on nameplate

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is suspending the controversial change of nameplate for Bang Sue Grand Station while a probe is pending. That's a welcome development, but it's not enough.

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Harper: ‘Renewed offer’ on table at latest talks to avert further rail strikes

Despite the Transport Secretary's positivity, one union boss says there was still 'zero' chance of a resolution

Wales Online

All UK cat owners could be forced to microchip their pets soon - for a morbid reason

The Transport Minister said microchipping cats is the best way to reunite owners with dead pets, as campaigners want the law changed to force drivers who hit cats to inform police

Daily Mirror

NZ's role in green shipping corridors

New Zealand has signed itself up to be part of an ambitious global plan to decarbonise the maritime industry by 2050.

Newsroom.co.nz

Union leaders to meet rail minister in bid to secure deal to end strikes

Transport Secretary Mark Harper denies the Government is blocking a deal, saying he is facilitating talks between unions and employers.

The Independent UK

Mick Lynch warns rail staff could be on strike this time next year if Tories won't budge

The boss of the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers union is working night and day on a settlement but ministers will not budge. And he says his members will not give in.

Daily Mirror

Network Rail paid £2,000 for Michael Portillo to record messages at King's Cross

The spend on messages from Michael Portillo comes despite the government vowing to crack down on endless annoying announcements to passengers

Daily Mirror

Rail strikes not just about pay as worker fears for passenger safety

Changes to terms and conditions are a sticking point in talks between the RMT, train operators and Network Rail

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Bangkok Post

Rail station name shame

At a cost of 33 million baht, the nameplate and logo redesign for Bang Sue Grand Station has triggered public suspicion that requires not only a clear explanation from the State Railway of Thailand and the Transport Ministry but also prompt and thorough scrutiny from related agencies.

Bangkok Post

SRT told to check rail hub ahead of launch

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has been ordered to check Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal, also known as Bang Sue Grand Station, to ensure it is ready for launch, said Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob.

Bangkok Post

Bang Sue logo redesign 'transparent'

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Thursday defended the State Railway of Thailand's 33-million-baht nameplate and logo redesign for Bang Sue Grand Station.

The Independent UK

Covid-positive China arrivals will not have to quarantine, minister confirms

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said testing passengers arriving from China is about ‘collecting information’ on the virus.

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The Independent UK

Mick Lynch accuses Tory minister of lying about move to ‘torpedo’ rail strike talks

Transport secretary Mark Harper ‘absolutely’ denies RMT claim he blocked deal before Christmas

Bangkok Post

Passenger volumes set to increase further

The number of passengers entering and leaving the country via all modes of transportation increased sharply throughout last year when compared to the previous year, according to the Transport Ministry.

Daily Mirror

Government department spent £635 on repairs to a minister's red box

The Department for Transport, which was run by Grant Shapps at the time of the repair in July, shelled out the eye-watering sum of £634.80 to fix a jammed lock on one of the official briefcases

AAP

Fast ferries to come under NSW Opal cap

The privately run Manly Fast Ferry service will come under Sydney's public transport cap and be converted to a hydrogen-diesel fuel blend under new plans.

RideApart

Malaysia Proposes Motorcycle Lanes On All State And Federal Roads

The Malaysian Transportation Ministry proposes a law to mandate dedicated motorcycle lanes on all state and federal roads.

Irish Mirror

Transport Minister hints at extension on cost of living supports such as cuts in excise for motorists

“Michael McGrath (Finance Minister) will have the key decision on that"

Irish Mirror

Contactless payments on public transport could start to be in place by Easter

Mr Ryan also addressed the criticisms of public transport IT infrastructure

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