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Crime & Justice

Hockey Player and His Associates to be Tried for Burning of Locomotive in Russia's Interests

A Latvian hockey player and two associates face trial for sabotaging railroad equipment on behalf of Russian interests, with implications for national security and espionage.

Mar 22 • 18:36 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Great American Novel Fits Within 95 Pages

Denis Johnson's novel 'Train Dreams' explores the American frontier through the eyes of railroad worker Robert Grainier, intertwining themes of violence, memory, and loss within a concise narrative.

Mar 21 • 14:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hellenic Train: 24-hour strike on Monday – Cancellations and modifications of schedules from Sunday evening

A 24-hour strike announced by the Panhellenic Federation of Railroad Workers will lead to the cancellation of all train services in Greece on March 23, 2026, with some train routes being replaced by buses starting from the evening of March 22.

Mar 20 • 13:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Railroad Linking Pará to Maranhão is Released After Indigenous Protest

The Carajás Railroad linking Pará to Maranhão was reopened after a five-day blockade by the Gavião indigenous people protesting environmental concerns related to railway expansion.

Mar 17 • 14:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Passenger Train Resumes Operation After More Than 24 Hours of Blocking by MST in Eastern MG

The passenger train service along the Vitória-Minas railroad in Brazil has resumed following a 24-hour blockade by the Landless Workers' Movement (MST) in Tumiritinga.

Mar 10 • 21:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Work Blocks Railroad Overpass in Uberlândia for 45 Days; See Alternative Routes

A railroad overpass in Uberlândia is undergoing a 45-day closure for structural and signaling improvements, affecting local traffic.

Mar 10 • 18:39 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
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Railway Inspection: Poor Construction Design of the Crossing Behind Tragic Accident in Dolní Lutyně

A railway inspection report indicates that a tragic accident in Dolní Lutyně was caused by poor construction design at the railroad crossing.

Mar 5 • 10:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Born Poor. Became a Titan. And Sparked the Fuse of Panic

The article details the life and impact of Edward Henry Harriman, a significant yet controversial figure in American economics, who rose from poverty to dominate Wall Street and control the railroad industry.

Feb 25 • 04:34 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 03:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Revealing the secret passage behind a piece of furniture in the heart of Manhattan: hidden from view for more than 100 years

A hidden passage in a historic Manhattan house has been revealed to be part of the Underground Railroad, providing safe haven for escaping slaves.

Feb 14 • 20:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Hidden passage linked to Underground Railroad found in New York museum

A hidden passage linked to the Underground Railroad has been discovered in the Merchant’s House Museum in Manhattan, suggesting it was a refuge for escaped slaves during the civil war.

Feb 11 • 18:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Drivers crossing railroad crossings even when barriers are down... from now on 'fine of 70,000 won'

The South Korean government is implementing new measures to prevent accidents at railroad crossings by imposing fines on careless drivers.

Feb 11 • 02:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Italy: Investigation into Potential Sabotage of Railroad Network Near Bologna

Authorities in Italy are investigating possible sabotage of the railroad network in Bologna following the destruction of railway electrification wires, causing train delays on the day of the full commencement of the Winter Olympics.

Feb 7 • 13:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo extend the 25-minute increase in travel time between Madrid and Barcelona until December

Renfe, Iryo, and Ouigo have agreed to extend the increased travel time of 25 minutes on the high-speed line between Madrid and Barcelona until December due to recent railroad chaos.

Feb 5 • 11:38 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Ukrainian attack targeting railroad bridge thwarted in Russia – FSB (VIDEO)

The Russian Federal Security Service reported foiling a Ukrainian plot to blow up a railroad bridge in the Urals region of Russia, specifically in Chusovoy, Perm Region.

Jan 12 • 10:19 UTC

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