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🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Train collision with a person in Litoměřice halted trains on the corridor to Germany

A train collision with a person in Litoměřice has disrupted train services along the route to Germany.

Mar 22 • 09:47 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

A train collides with a bicycle at a railway crossing: A figure seen leaving the scene two minutes earlier in surveillance footage

A train collided with a bicycle left on the tracks at a crossing in Sakai City, Japan, while a figure was seen leaving the scene shortly before the incident.

Mar 22 • 02:37 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Adif acknowledges that the 36 meters of rail replaced this March in Adamuz lacked quality control

Adif has acknowledged that the recently replaced 36 meters of rail in Adamuz were not subject to quality control, raising questions in an ongoing investigation into a tragic accident.

Mar 21 • 10:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Adif acknowledges that in the section of Adamuz where the accident occurred there were 36 meters of track without "quality certification"

Adif has acknowledged that 36 meters of railway track in the section where a fatal accident occurred lacked the necessary quality certification, prompting an investigation into the incident.

Mar 21 • 08:33 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Final Test of the Second Phase of Indore Metro Completed, Commercial Journey to Start Soon

The second phase of the Indore Metro project has completed its final test, with commercial operations expected to begin shortly after receiving clearance from the safety commissioner.

Mar 19 • 11:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

A freight train collided with a woman on the railway corridor in Olomouc, she died on the spot

A tragic incident occurred when a freight train struck a woman on the Olomouc railway, resulting in her immediate death.

Mar 19 • 09:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A Burning Gas Cylinder Found on the Delhi-Prayagraj Rail Route in Kanpur, Causing Panic

A burning LPG cylinder found near the Delhi-Prayagraj rail route in Kanpur caused panic among passengers and railway administration.

Mar 19 • 03:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Adif responds to complaints about the high-speed cut between Madrid and Málaga until the end of April: 'It's a matter of safety'

Adif has postponed the reopening of the high-speed rail line between Madrid and Málaga until late April, citing safety concerns due to structural repairs.

Mar 18 • 10:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Evening Recap: Passengers injured as Abuja-Kaduna train derails, Omokri says picking Obi as running mate could cost Atiku, other top stories

Passengers sustained injuries in a train derailment along the Abuja-Kaduna line, amidst ongoing political discussions regarding Atiku Abubakar's potential running mate for the 2027 elections.

Mar 16 • 19:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A technical report encourages suspicion of a rail break 22 hours before the Adamuz disaster

A technical report suggests that a rail break may have happened 22 hours prior to the train derailment in Adamuz, which led to a subsequent collision.

Mar 16 • 14:01 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Tram derailed in Milan, the driver does not respond to the prosecutors. Lawyer: 'He was not using his mobile phone'

The tram driver involved in the fatal derailment in Milan has chosen not to answer questions from prosecutors during his interrogation.

Mar 16 • 13:26 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

‘It feels like that has been taken away from us’— Russia’s rail attacks make travel in Ukraine riskier

Russia's intensified rail attacks in Ukraine have significantly increased risks for travelers, prompting new security measures by the state railway company.

Mar 14 • 08:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tempi: Confrontation in the European Parliament, "three years later citizens are still asking for the obvious"

A discussion took place in the European Parliament about the safety of Greece's rail system, emphasizing ongoing issues despite a commitment for modernization by 2026.

Mar 13 • 14:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Driver of Audi Overlooked Warning Lights and Drove Under Train in Klatovsko. Car Flew into Field

A driver in Klatovsko ignored warning lights and was hit by a train, causing the car to be thrown into a field.

Mar 11 • 16:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The black boxes reinforce the hypothesis of track breakage in Adamuz and that the train drivers could not avoid the collision

The black boxes from the Adamuz train accident support the theory that a track break caused the collision and that train operators were unable to prevent it.

Mar 10 • 19:46 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Telia's Problems Cause Trouble for Train Traffic

Telia's technical issues are leading to delays and cancellations in train services across several rail lines in Norway due to safety concerns.

Mar 10 • 12:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Freight Train Targeted for Scrapping Runs 1220 km...Drunk Engineer's 'Self-Check' Leads to Train Operation

A recent audit revealed that a freight train, deemed unfit for operation, continued running due to negligence from both the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport and Korea Railroad Corporation, while issues regarding the management of engineer alcohol consumption were also highlighted.

Mar 9 • 06:20 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

21-year-old detained in case of 19-year-old pushed in front of light rail train

A 21-year-old man has been detained for four weeks in connection with the case of a 19-year-old who was pushed in front of a light rail train in Denmark.

Mar 7 • 15:14 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

After being pushed onto the tracks: Police will release surveillance footage

The police in East Jutland plan to release surveillance footage from a light rail station where a 19-year-old man was pushed onto the tracks while a train was approaching.

Mar 6 • 09:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies after being hit by a train in the interior of SP

A man died after being struck by a train in São Carlos, Brazil, and the circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation.

Mar 5 • 20:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Experts from Science and Engineering Academies Warn That 'High-Speed Sections Should Be Suspended to Repair the Tracks'

Experts recommend temporarily suspending high-speed train service to facilitate necessary track repairs.

Mar 5 • 12:22 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Fujikyu's Leading Car Derails, No Injuries Among 45 Passengers and Crew

A train derailment occurred in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, but thankfully, there were no injuries among the 45 passengers and crew members.

Mar 5 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I cried a lot,' says man who ran and saved pedestrian from being run over by the LRV in Ceará

Everson Damasceno, a confectioner, heroically saved a pedestrian from an approaching light rail vehicle in Ceará, Brazil, after his wife alerted him to the imminent danger.

Mar 3 • 19:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The investigation narrows down to Adif regarding the Adamuz derailment

Investigators focus on Adif as they delve into the Adamuz train derailment that claimed 46 lives, indicating a probable infrastructure failure rather than human error.

Mar 3 • 01:56 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Shocking moment train ploughs into van as delivery driver enters level crossing

A dramatic collision occurred at Braystone Station in Cumbria when a Northern Rail train collided with a van driven by delivery driver William Backhouse, who failed to notice the oncoming train at a level crossing.

Feb 28 • 14:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Launch of Rail Tech Portal: Complete AI Plan for e-RCT

Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Rail Tech Portal and e-RCT, promoting innovations in AI, safety, and track monitoring while providing project-based funding and grants to selected startups.

Feb 26 • 12:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Train in Slovakia Hit a Car at a Crossing, Two Dead

A train collision with a car at a railway crossing in Slovakia resulted in two fatalities.

Feb 25 • 17:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The statement of the driver of the Iryo involved in the accident in Adamuz: "I felt jerks and the catenary cable moved"

The driver of the Iryo train that derailed in Adamuz shared his firsthand account of the incident, revealing his initial unawareness of the severity of the crash that resulted in multiple fatalities.

Feb 24 • 19:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Incident in Fürstenfeldbruck: Confused Man Forces S-Bahn to Emergency Stop

A 62-year-old man caused delays in the S-Bahn service in Fürstenfeldbruck by wandering on the tracks, leading to his hospitalization and a charge for endangering rail traffic.

Feb 24 • 09:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Adamuz accident undermines travelers' confidence and collapses demand for high-speed travel by 30%

The recent train accident in Adamuz, Spain, has led to a significant decline in high-speed travel demand, dropping by 30% in the month following the incident.

Feb 24 • 09:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Liniers: a man was run over by a Sarmiento train

A 40-year-old man died on Sunday night after being struck by a train belonging to the Sarmiento Railway in Liniers, Buenos Aires, despite medical assistance arriving at the scene.

Feb 23 • 05:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Constantinos Kyranakis – VIMA Talks: 'The Nightmare of a New Train Collision Ends'

Constantinos Kyranakis reflects on his first year as Deputy Minister of Transport in Greece, following the tragic train collision that occurred in 2023.

Feb 21 • 12:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The CIAF pre-selects a private laboratory and a second public one to analyze the broken rail of Adamuz and its welding

The CIAF has pre-selected one private and one public laboratory to analyze samples from the broken rail involved in the Adamuz train accident.

Feb 21 • 09:04 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Seventeen-year-old boy hit and killed by train while wearing headphones

A 17-year-old boy from Campobello di Mazara was hit and killed by a train while walking near the tracks with headphones on.

Feb 20 • 16:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Civil Guard does not rule out any hypothesis in its first report on the railway accident in Adamuz

The Civil Guard of Spain has submitted its preliminary report regarding the railway accident in Adamuz, highlighting potential causes including rail breakage or welding failure, which resulted in 46 deaths and over 150 injuries.

Feb 19 • 18:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Stones on the Tracks in Bologna: An Anarchist Arrested

An anarchist was arrested in Bologna for placing stones on the railway tracks, causing a train to halt and leading to safety checks that disrupted rail services.

Feb 19 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A man dangerously crossed the tracks in Ostrava before the eyes of the police. The barriers, lights, and sound signal did not bother him

A man in Ostrava ignored safety signals and crossed the train tracks in front of police officers.

Feb 18 • 10:16 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Six trains running without the crossing gate closed, JR Takarazuka Line, caused by a control device failure

Six trains operated on the JR Takarazuka Line without the crossing gate being closed due to a failure of the control device.

Feb 17 • 11:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The investigation of Adamuz analyzes a possible degradation in the rail steel as a cause of the breakage that caused the derailment

The investigation into the Adamuz train derailment is examining whether the quality of the rail material may have contributed to the incident that resulted in 46 fatalities.

Feb 16 • 00:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Sabotage on the High Speed Rail, Train Circulation Slowed. Salvini: 'We Will Root Out the Criminals'

Train circulation on the high-speed lines from Rome to Naples and Rome to Florence has been slowed due to deliberate acts of sabotage, leading to damages and increased safety measures.

Feb 14 • 09:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Safety Summit: How the Bahn Wants to Better Protect Conductors

The German rail company Deutsche Bahn is seeking to enhance safety measures for conductors following a grave incident where one was attacked and later died.

Feb 13 • 15:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

F.a.z. Podcast for Germany: Rail Summit After Deadly Attack: 'I Want to Come Home to My Children'

Following the death of a train attendant, discussions around railway safety have intensified, leading to a security summit.

Feb 13 • 14:12 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Gardermoen Line and Main Line Closed

The Gardermoen and Main Lines are closed due to a fatal incident on the tracks between Lillestrøm and Kløfta.

Feb 12 • 19:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Adamuz case commission meets to outline its report

The investigation committee into the Adamuz train accident is preparing to finalize its report while awaiting judicial approval to review crucial evidence.

Feb 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Train in Černošice Hit a Man

A man was struck by a train in Černošice, Czechia.

Feb 10 • 17:47 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The light rail in Odense hits a cyclist

A cyclist was struck by a light rail train in central Odense, Denmark, but fortunately did not sustain serious injuries.

Feb 10 • 16:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Almost half of users consider stopping train travel or have already done so after the Adamuz accident

A significant number of train users in Spain are reconsidering their travel options following recent fatal accidents, raising concerns about the safety of the rail system.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The 'ghost' Avril: the journeys of the 'doctor' train at over 300 kilometers per hour, at dawn and still unapproved... due to bureaucracy

The Avril train, designed for safety assessments, is currently unapproved and operating at high speeds, highlighting bureaucratic delays in vital railway safety measures after recent tragedies.

Feb 9 • 23:04 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Spanish train strike canceled after investment agreement

Three major Spanish unions for railway workers have canceled a planned train strike after reaching an investment agreement with the Spanish government and rail companies.

Feb 9 • 18:57 UTC

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