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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Almost every second job: A radical cure for the freight sector of the railway

The German railway's freight division, DB Cargo, is undergoing significant cuts, with approximately 6,000 of its 14,000 jobs being eliminated as part of a restructuring plan aimed at saving one billion euros.

Feb 19 • 16:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young man dies after being hit by a freight train in Japeri; residents protest and report signal failure at the level crossing

A 21-year-old man died after being struck by a freight train in Japeri, Brazil, prompting local residents to protest over alleged signal failures at the level crossing.

Feb 18 • 11:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

When Malmbanan Can Open for Traffic Again

Traffic on the Malmbanan railway is expected to resume on Thursday at 12:00 after repairs following a freight train derailment.

Feb 17 • 14:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Sabotage on the Railway? A Foreigner May Have Acted on Behalf of Russian Services

A Moldovan man was arrested for allegedly sabotaging a freight train in Poland, raising concerns of possible links to Russian intelligence services.

Feb 17 • 14:20 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Trains on the Malmbanan will start running again on Thursday

Trains on the Malmbanan railway line in Sweden are set to resume operation on Thursday following an incident where two freight wagons derailed.

Feb 17 • 12:12 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Train Derailment on the Malmbana: ‘Highlights Vulnerability’

Train services are halted after two freight cars derailed on the Malmbana railway line, prompting renewed concerns about the state of the railway infrastructure.

Feb 16 • 17:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Freight Rail is Falling. The Ministry and Railway Administration Want to Change That

Czech authorities are recognizing the decline of freight rail and are taking steps to address the issue.

Feb 16 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Derailment on Malmbanan – halt in train traffic

A derailment on the Malmbanan railway has halted all train traffic, primarily affecting freight services, and no timeline for resumption has been provided yet.

Feb 15 • 09:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Trains, new damage: cables along the freight line in Bologna cut

A new instance of sabotage occurred in Bologna as cables along a freight line were cut, following a previous incident involving incendiary devices that damaged high-speed railway cables.

Feb 11 • 07:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Fine after fatal accident at freight yard

A railway worker died and another was severely injured in an accident at Malmö freight yard, leading to a potential fine against their employer for safety violations.

Feb 10 • 14:12 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Adif partially reopens the Rubí tunnel and allows freight trains to resume

Adif has partially reopened the Rubí railway tunnel, allowing the resumption of freight traffic to France after a ten-day interruption.

Feb 5 • 17:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

National Antitrust Commission closes investigation into barriers to competition in freight railway

The National Antitrust Commission has concluded its investigation into potential competition barriers in the freight railway transport sector, a critical area for national logistics and commerce.

Feb 5 • 15:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Train strike: what time it starts and how long it will last

The railway union led by Omar Maturano announced a train strike on February 5, affecting passenger and freight transport in demand for salary adjustments.

Feb 4 • 14:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Bike Underneath Freight Train While Crossing Track, Shattered, Video

A biker attempted to cross a closed railway gate near Asansol's Barabani station but narrowly escaped as a freight train approached, resulting in total destruction of his bike.

Feb 4 • 12:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The railway chaos hits freight transport with Europe. 'The truck alternative is collapsed'

Railway disruptions in Catalonia have led to an 80% drop in freight traffic from Germany, France, and Poland, isolating the port of Barcelona.

Feb 4 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Port of Barcelona expects to gradually recover railway freight traffic starting Friday

The Port of Barcelona plans to resume railway freight traffic gradually after disruptions caused by heavy rainfall and safety issues.

Feb 3 • 12:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Upper Bavaria: Freight car derails near Rosenheim - railway line closed

A freight car derailed in Upper Bavaria, blocking the railway line between Rosenheim and Raubling, though no injuries or significant damages have occurred.

Dec 31 • 18:11 UTC

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