Rail workers that are unionized members of Korail will strike indefinitely starting at 9:00 AM on December 23 to changes to their pay structure. Korail and its subsidiaries are government owned operations that account for the largest train providers in the country. The strike will also have significant impact on KTX and greater-Seoul area metro services.
A recent knife attack in Taipei on December 20 left 3 dead and 11 injured. The attack was carried out by a single man who perished in the ensuing chase. The mayor of the city pledged and increased security presence, which will likely be especially present near transportation hubs. This is likely because part of the attack took place outside of a main metro station.
Avoid the immediate area around Bondi Beach near Sydney, Australia over the coming days following a mass shooting. The attack took place around 6:45 PM local time (2:45 AM ET) when two gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach. Current reporting puts the death toll at 11 people from the designated terrorist attack. The immediate threat is over; one attacker is dead and the other in critical condition.
A general strike on December 11 will cause extreme disruptions to transportation by flight, rail, and metro across Portugal. The strike was called by two of Portugal’s largest unions to protest the government’s proposed revision of labor codes. Flights are expected to run at minimal services, with some providers such as TAP Air Portugal already cancelling flights. Metro and rail services are also expected to be heavily impacted with limited trains available.
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A general strike on December 11 will cause extreme disruptions to transportation by flight, rail, and metro across Portugal. The strike was called by two of Portugal’s largest unions to protest the government’s proposed revision of labor codes. Flights are expected to run at minimal services, with some providers such as TAP Air Portugal already cancelling flights. Metro and rail services are also expected to be heavily impacted with limited trains available.
This month, our team of analysts recapped major events from around the world, including:
-A car blast on November 10 in India prompted heightened security measures following the terror attack.
-A strike will cause most flights to be grounded as well as limit metro and rail services in Portugal on December 11.
-3 Kings Day parades will cause travel disruptions across most towns in Spain on January 5.
A nationwide protest by transportation workers will block highways on November 24, creating massive travel delays. Workers are protesting unsafe highway conditions and are in solidarity with farmers who demand higher prices for their agricultural products. Highways across the country will be blocked by large vehicles, including the Mexico-Querétaro Highway, the Mexico-Puebla Highway, and the Pan-American Highway (Mexico-Nogales).
Independence Day celebrations will cause significant disruptions in downtown Warsaw on November 11. An independence march will meet at 1:00 P.M.. at Dmowski Roundabout before walking to the National Stadium. The event will cause significant road closures, with more than previous years due to security concerns surrounding the President’s attendance. This event draws tens of thousands of people each year, further exasperating traffic.
At least 1,500 people, including 200 foreign tourists, have been trapped in Tilicho, Khangsar, Pisang, Upper Manang, and Humde due to continuous snowfall, prompting the Nepalese Army to conduct a rescue operation. The Meteorological Forecasting Division has issued a special warning for sudden rises in river levels across Koshi, Bagmati, and Madhesh provinces. Heightened landslide risks, particularly in Koshi province are expected.