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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Namo Bharat Rapid Rail's Speed Brakes! Train Ran at 50 km/h

The Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service faced a technical glitch on Sunday evening, causing disruptions and delays for passengers as the train operated at a reduced speed.

Mar 15 • 17:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Last passenger train in the interior of SP completes 25 years

The last passenger train journey in the interior of São Paulo marks its 25th anniversary, symbolizing the end of long-distance rail transport in the region.

Mar 14 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Good news for train passengers! These 28 Holi special trains will continue to run, see the list

The East Central Railway has extended the operation of 28 Holi special trains to accommodate the increase in passenger numbers after the festival.

Mar 11 • 04:08 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Adelaide Hills passenger rail among SA voters' transport wishlist

South Australians are advocating for the return of passenger rail services to the Adelaide Hills as part of their transport preferences ahead of the upcoming elections.

Mar 8 • 19:44 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta passenger rail master plan coming within weeks: Transportation minister

The Alberta government is set to unveil a comprehensive passenger rail master plan to connect major cities and airports within weeks.

Mar 6 • 23:56 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Rail Baltic builders have started clearing the area for the Pärnu passenger terminal

Builders for Rail Baltic have initiated clearing work for the planned passenger terminal in Pärnu, with further construction anticipated next year.

Mar 4 • 07:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Rail Baltic builders have begun clearing the area of the Pärnu passenger terminal

Builders of the Rail Baltic project have commenced clearing the area for the future Pärnu passenger terminal, with construction expected to begin next year.

Mar 4 • 07:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NRC boosts Abuja–Kaduna train trips to meet rising demand

The Nigerian Railway Corporation is increasing train trips on the Abuja-Kaduna route to accommodate rising passenger demand.

Mar 3 • 09:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A train collided with a passenger car at a level crossing in Olomouc

A train collided with a passenger vehicle at a railway crossing in Olomouc, Czech Republic.

Feb 28 • 15:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

German Railways: Arriving Late in a Relaxed Manner

Germany's rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, is struggling with punctuality, leading to the implementation of measures aimed at enhancing passenger comfort, despite skepticism from employees.

Feb 27 • 15:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Futuristic rail project could allow travel from London to Paris in 20 minutes with passenger pods

A futuristic rail project aims to reduce the travel time from London to Paris to just 20 minutes using hyperloop technology.

Feb 25 • 03:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

VR improved its profitability and set a passenger record in long-distance traffic

Finnish railway company VR reported a significant increase in profitability and achieved a record number of passengers in long-distance travel for the past year.

Feb 13 • 12:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

In two years, half a billion passengers

In 2025, nearly 439 million passengers used rail services in Poland, marking the highest number in 30 years according to the Railway Transport Authority.

Feb 12 • 08:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

A train collided with a truck in the Jičín region, several injuries reported

A collision between a passenger train and a truck near the town of Železnice resulted in minor injuries to five individuals, leading to their transport to a local hospital.

Feb 5 • 20:12 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Politics has clearly neglected the rail system in the last 30 years"

Karl-Peter Naumann from the passenger association ProBahn criticizes decades of political neglect of the railway system and emphasizes the need for increased funding.

Feb 5 • 13:21 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Father of family lost his life over 60 euros

A railway employee in Rhineland-Palatinate has died from injuries sustained during an attack by a passenger during a ticket inspection over a fare dispute.

Feb 4 • 12:19 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The Lowest Hours of the AVE after More than 30 Years of Resounding Success

The recent accident in Adamuz has raised concerns in the tourism sector and poses a threat to the expansion of railway operators after a record two years of passenger numbers in high-speed rail.

Feb 2 • 06:43 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Crime & Justice

A construction crane falls onto a moving train in Thailand, killing at least 22 people

A construction crane fell on a passenger train in northeastern Thailand, resulting in at least 22 fatalities and numerous injuries during a derailment associated with a high-speed rail project.

Jan 14 • 07:57 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"We have decided to temporarily suspend long-distance traffic in Northern Germany"

Winter storm 'Ellie' has caused significant disruptions in train services, leading to the temporary suspension of long-distance trains in Northern Germany, prioritizing passenger safety according to a rail spokesperson.

Jan 9 • 09:47 UTC

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