The Berlin-Hamburg high-speed rail line reopens on June 14 after extensive renovations. Initially, trains will run slightly slower due to technical checks, and permanently two minutes slower than before the renovation, taking 107 minutes for the fastest ICE.
Vandalism targeting speed limit signs in regional Victoria is linked to community frustration over reduced limits. Residents argue the changes are a substitute for road maintenance, leading to petitions and calls for higher limits.
Fresh concerns have emerged regarding the structural integrity of Hobart's new Bridgewater Bridge, with an expert suggesting potential future issues with its concrete pile foundation design. Disagreements between the builder and an advisory team over ground conditions and pile support highlight potential long-term risks.
South Korean police are proposing to relax school zone speed limits, currently 30 kph, during off-hours when children are less likely to be present. A research project has been requested to study revisions, with discussions focusing on late-night or holiday hours. Data shows half of child pedestrian accidents in Seoul school zones occurred between 2-6 p.m. over three years.
Cap of 20mph in towns and cities and 60mph on motorways would cut fuel demand and combat rising prices, IPPR saysBritain should lower speed limits for drivers as part of a package of measures to reduce the impact of the Iran war on consumers, a thinktank has said.Capping legal speeds at 20mph in towns and cities and 60mph on motorways would help reduce fuel demand and combat soaring oil prices triggered by conflict, according to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Continue reading...
