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World

World's longest train is over a mile long and has passengers in 100 carriages

The world's longest passenger train, measuring over a mile and consisting of 100 carriages, made a record-breaking journey through the Alps in Switzerland.

Feb 28 โ€ข 02:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Good news for train passengers, special trains will run during Holi, confirmed tickets will be easily available

The Indian Railways is set to operate special trains for the Holi festival, offering additional service to accommodate increased passenger demand, particularly from regions like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Bengal, and Rajasthan.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Between Wolfsburg and Berlin: Train Attendant Attacked - 100 Passengers Have to Leave ICE

A train attendant was assaulted by a passenger without a valid ticket, causing the train to halt and 100 other passengers to disembark.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

No hassle of train ticket during Holi! Try for confirmed tickets on these special trains

Indian Railways is introducing special trains for travelers heading home for the Holi festival, facilitating easier ticket confirmation for passengers from UP and Bihar.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

More than 1200 special train trips will run until March 18... Many cities will get this facility for Holi

Indian Railways has announced the operation of 1,244 special train trips across the country until March 18 for the convenience of passengers during Holi.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

TERRIFYING VIDEO โŸฉ A giant avalanche crashed onto a train in the Swiss Alps

A massive avalanche struck a passenger train in the Swiss Alps near Zermatt, with one witness capturing the moment on video.

Feb 22 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

World's longest direct train journey where passengers are in their seats for almost 7 days

The article discusses the world's longest direct train journey, which spans 5,771 miles across eight time zones and takes approximately 167 hours to complete without requiring passenger changes.

Feb 21 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Western Railway will run these Holi special trains, booking starts today

The Western Railway in India has announced special train services for the festival of Holi, aimed at accommodating the increased passenger demand.

Feb 21 โ€ข 02:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Video shows terrifying moment avalanche slams into passenger train near ski resort

A terrifying avalanche struck a passenger train in the Swiss Alps, as captured by a tourist's video, leaving passengers stranded for two hours.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The surprise twist of Yle's Olympic commentator's work trip - 'He began to seize'

Sports commentator Mikko Aaltonen intervened during a train ride when a fellow passenger suffered a seizure.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

Switzerland: A train derailed, hit by an avalanche

A passenger train in Switzerland derailed after being struck by an avalanche, prompting concerns about potential injuries among passengers.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
Crime & Justice

Katwa Train Fire: Coach Burned to Ashes! Was Fire Deliberately Set on the Passenger Train at Katwa Station?

A passenger train at Katwa Station in India caught fire under mysterious circumstances, raising suspicions of intentional arson as investigators noted unusual activity captured on CCTV.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This new Vande Bharat Express will run 6 days a week! Gujarat will receive best connectivity

The new Vande Bharat Express train service between Asarwa and Udaipur City in Gujarat aims to enhance regional connectivity and passenger comfort while promoting tourism and economic activities.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

These trains in London will provide passengers with a fantastic travel experience, take a look at the pictures

London's LNER announces the launch of a new modern train named Serenza, featuring enhanced passenger comfort and amenities.

Feb 14 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Heavy fines for Hellenic Train in case of cancellations

Hellenic Train may face substantial fines of up to 1 million euros if it fails to operate scheduled services as per a new contract signed with the Ministry of Transport.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Compensation for the trapped passengers on the Odontotos

There was significant distress recorded for 77 passengers trapped for over three hours on the Odontotos railway due to train failure, and they are entitled to a full refund of their tickets as announced by Hellenic Train.

Feb 11 โ€ข 17:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Vy and Go-Ahead have set two trains for upgrade. They will never transport passengers again.

Vy and Go-Ahead are scrapping two train sets that were intended for upgrade, resulting in a reduction of trains available for passenger transport in Norway.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'No train is coming!': Users of lines 3, 7, 9, and A of the CDMX Metro report delays

Users of the Mexico City Metro reported significant delays on lines A, 3, 7, and 9 due to high passenger volumes, particularly affecting those on Line A.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The Odontotos was immobilized with 77 passengers in Kalavryta

The Odontotos train was immobilized due to a malfunction near Niamata, carrying 77 passengers and 8 staff members, prompting a rescue operation.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Attack on Train Conductor: 'The Loss is Incalculably Heavy'

A train conductor named Serkan ร‡alar was fatally injured during an attack by a passenger, raising questions about whether the incident could have been prevented.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Food and drink 'banned' on GTR, GWR, Northern, Avanti West Coast trains and more

Several UK train companies have implemented bans on food and drinks onboard, prompting passengers to check specific regulations before traveling.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

If you're hungry, you won't have to leave your train seat now... IRCTC has launched this service

Indian Railways has introduced a new 'e-pantry' service allowing passengers on select trains to pre-order food and water online, which will be delivered directly to their seats.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after car is hit by train at an illegal crossing in Baixada Fluminense

A man was killed and another seriously injured when a passenger train collided with a car that crossed an unauthorized railway track in Magรฉ, Brazil.

Feb 8 โ€ข 22:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Deceased Train Conductor: "He was looking forward to the wedding with his fiancรฉe"

The family of deceased train conductor Serkan ร‡alar speaks out after he was fatally injured during a ticket check by a passenger.

Feb 8 โ€ข 16:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Collision between car and train leaves one dead and one critically injured in Magรฉ

A passenger train collided with a car in Magรฉ, Brazil, resulting in one fatality and one person seriously injured.

Feb 8 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Journey Across Spain on Non-Working Trains

A report details the persistent delays and chaos in Renfe's Rodalies and AVE train services, particularly between Barcelona and Cรณrdoba.

Feb 8 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Intolerance

A young musician faces hostility from a passenger while performing on a subway train, illustrating the theme of intolerance towards street performers.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This train has been running without signals for 124 years; it stops on its own when it sees passengers

In Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand region, a unique train operates based on passenger convenience rather than timetables, famously stopping when passengers wave at it.

Feb 6 โ€ข 03:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Crime & Justice

A train collided with a truck in the Jiฤรญn region, several injuries reported

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

Feb 5 โ€ข 20:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Violence Against Railway Employees: Bahn CEO Palla Announces Major Security Summit

The German public is outraged by an incident where a passenger fatally assaulted a train attendant during a routine ticket check, prompting calls for better protection of railway staff.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Asks the foreigner for a ticket, train conductor killed by beating at age 36

A 36-year-old train conductor was killed after being beaten by a ticketless passenger during a routine inspection in Germany.

Feb 4 โ€ข 16:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Germany: Greek passenger accused of the deadly assault on a train conductor

A 26-year-old Greek national has been arrested and detained as a suspect in the fatal assault of a train conductor in Germany, leading to a nationwide moment of silence in his honor.

Feb 4 โ€ข 16:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Germany: What must change after the death of the train conductor

The brutal killing of a train conductor by a passenger highlights a disturbing trend of increasing violence against public service workers in Germany, necessitating urgent changes to ensure their protection.

Feb 4 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 14:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A train conductor died in Germany after being severely injured by a passenger traveling without a ticket

A train conductor in Germany has died after being severely injured by a passenger who was traveling without a ticket, leading to a police intervention during which the conductor was given first aid.

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Ticket Inspection: Train Attendant Dies After Brutal Attack by Passenger

A 36-year-old train attendant died from injuries sustained during a brutal attack by a passenger in a German regional train after the attendant requested the passenger to exit for not having a ticket.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Due to a technical failure and a passenger's health issue, a train on line E of the subway was evacuated through the tunnels

A subway train on line E was evacuated through the tunnels after a technical failure and a passenger suffered a medical emergency.

Feb 3 โ€ข 22:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

During Ticket Inspection: Passenger Seriously Injures Train Attendant

A train attendant was critically injured by a passenger during a ticket inspection in a regional express train in Kaiserslautern, leading to a police investigation for attempted manslaughter.

Feb 3 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Ticket Inspection: Railway Employee in Coma After Brutal Attack

A DB railway employee fell into a coma after being violently assaulted by a passenger during a routine ticket inspection in a regional train near Kaiserslautern.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Train catches fire with more than 120 passengers in Argentina: 'A tragedy' | VIDEOS

A passenger train caught fire in Cรณrdoba, Argentina, while transporting over 120 people, leading to an emergency evacuation just moments before 8 PM.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What next with Polregio?

Concerns have been raised by the Lubusz Voivode about Polregio's reliability, highlighting a significant number of canceled and delayed train services despite a proposed budget increase for passenger transport.

Feb 2 โ€ข 19:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Train service resumed on the Tukums line

Train service has been restored on the Tukums railway line, according to information published by the passenger train company 'Vivi'.

Feb 2 โ€ข 19:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Disruption of train traffic on the Tukums line

Train traffic on the Tukums railway line remains disrupted, with separate buses being allocated for passenger transportation during peak hours to save time.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Tempi: The report on the fire resistance of the seats of the fateful Intercity 62 has been released

A report has revealed that the seats of the Intercity 62 passenger train, which collided with a freight train on February 28, 2023, did not meet fire resistance standards.

Feb 2 โ€ข 14:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Protests in Resplendor and Itueta cause suspension of passenger train service by Vale

Passenger train services by Vale were suspended in both directions due to protests against water extraction from the Doce River, which started in Resplendor and affected services heading to Espรญrito Santo.

Feb 2 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Loses balance and falls onto the subway tracks: struck by the train in Zara, in serious condition

A woman, likely intoxicated, fell onto the subway tracks in Zara and was struck by a train, leaving her in serious condition after a fellow passenger attempted to help her before the train's arrival.

Feb 2 โ€ข 09:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Fearless train passenger wrangles snake on suburban platform in Sydney โ€“ video

A passenger at Riverstone train station in Sydney bravely caught and released a snake that had caused panic among other commuters.

Feb 1 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Suspect accused of killing sleeping passenger on Chicago train filmed himself carrying out attack: prosecutors

Demetrius Thurman, 40, is charged with murder for allegedly stabbing 37-year-old Dominique Pollion while he was asleep on a Chicago Blue Line train, with the attack recorded on his cellphone.

Jan 16 โ€ข 03:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Dozens killed after crane falls on train in Thailand

At least 31 people have been killed and 64 injured when a crane collapsed onto a passenger train in northern Thailand, according to local authorities.

Jan 14 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

32 dead from crane falling on passenger train in Thailand, see video and photos

A crane collapse onto a passenger train in Thailand has resulted in 32 confirmed deaths, with rescue operations temporarily halted due to chemical leaks.

Jan 14 โ€ข 12:11 UTC

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