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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Prosecutorial investigation into cut telemanagement cables on the Athens-Thessaloniki line

A preliminary investigation has been ordered following the discovery that unknown individuals cut telemanagement cables along the central railway line from Athens to Thessaloniki.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Fast trains will still run at 10 kilometers per hour on the Karelian track next year โ€“ possibly 200 km/h in the next decade

Due to safety concerns, trains on the Karelian track in Finland will only be allowed to travel at 10 km/h for the time being, with the hope for a new bridge to allow for higher speeds in the future.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Vandalism on the telemanagement cables on the Athens-Thessaloniki axis - K. Kyranakis: Some wanted new Tempi

Deputy Transport Minister Konstantinos Kyranakis condemned an act of sabotage on the telemanagement cables of the Athens-Thessaloniki railway axis, linking it to a criminal intent to endanger lives, just days before the anniversary of the tragic train accident in Tempi.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 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 โ€ข 17:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Train on the corridor near Prague hit a person, operations were halted

A train near Prague struck a person, leading to a temporary halt in operations.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Tempe: Nationwide 24-hour strike on Saturday 28/2 โ€“ Who participates

A nationwide 24-hour strike in Greece is set for February 28, 2026, in remembrance of the tragic railway disaster in Tempe.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Government launches the new body for investigating railway, maritime, and air accidents amid the 'Adamuz case'

The Spanish government has approved the establishment of an independent authority to investigate transportation accidents during a significant railway accident inquiry.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hellenic Train: No services on Saturday, February 28

Hellenic Train announced a complete halt of train services across Greece on February 28 due to a strike commemorating the three-year anniversary of the tragic Tempe train accident.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

A minor fell from a bridge in Kaunas

Emergency services responded to a report of a minor who fell from a bridge in Kaunas and was found lying near the railway tracks.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Car crosses the railway line and is dragged by a train on the coast of SP; VIDEO

A car was dragged by a train in Guarujรก, Sรฃo Paulo, after the driver ignored signals to stop before crossing the railway.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Six Jutland railway crossings to receive temporary cameras after fatal accidents

Temporary video surveillance will be installed at six railway crossings in Jutland following fatal accidents, with a full setup of barriers expected by 2027.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Crossings without barriers in Southern Jutland to be video-monitored

Six railway crossings on the line between Tinglev and Sรธnderborg will be temporarily monitored by video surveillance until barriers are installed in early 2027.

Feb 23 โ€ข 09:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 05:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

A worker from Adif dies while performing maintenance on the high-speed network at the Calatayud station

A 60-year-old Adif worker died while performing maintenance on the high-speed railway network at Calatayud station.

Feb 21 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Teen Dies Near Railway Tracks in Italy, Did Not Hear Approaching Train Due to Headphones

A teenager from Tunisia died after being struck by a train while near the railway tracks in Italy, allegedly not hearing the train due to headphones.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 18:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

RPF-GRP soldiers become saviors in Gonda, saving a woman's life after she slipped from a train

In Gonda, India, dedicated railway police saved a woman's life as she fell between the train and platform while boarding an express train.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman who died after being hit by a train is buried in Juiz de Fora

A 55-year-old woman was buried in Juiz de Fora after being fatally struck by a train while crossing a railway line.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man found dead near the railway line in Barra Mansa

A 20-year-old man was found dead near a railway line in Barra Mansa, Brazil, and the police are investigating the case as a homicide.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Millions spent on building, yet the roof collapsed like paper! Plaster fell from the Agra Fort Station

A major incident was averted at Agra Fort Railway Station when the plaster from the ceiling of the TTE waiting room suddenly fell, narrowly missing three staff members.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The revelation from a masculine walk! Traveled in the ladies' coach of the train disguised in a burqa

A 57-year-old man was detained in Nashik for traveling in the women's coach of a local train while disguised in a burqa, sparking an investigation by the Government Railway Police.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น 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 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Kyra-nakis: "With railway.gov.gr, the railway acquires a strong safety valve"

Greece's Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport announced the launch of a new digital application that allows citizens to track train locations in real-time.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

He was putting stones on the tracks, an 'antagonist saboteur' arrested in Bologna

A 20-year-old man has been arrested by carabinieri in Bologna for placing stones on railway tracks, connected to extremist activities.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Ships docked in ports on February 28: 24-hour strike by PNO for the victims of the Tempi accident

A nationwide 24-hour strike called by the Panhellenic Maritime Federation (PNO) on February 28 commemorates the victims of a tragic railway accident in Tempi.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท 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 โ€ข 11:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Tempi: Nationwide strike by PNO on the 3rd anniversary of the railway tragedy

The Panhellenic Maritime Federation (PNO) will hold a 24-hour nationwide strike on February 28, 2026, to commemorate the third anniversary of the tragic train accident in Tempi.

Feb 18 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Railway Safety Is Not Strengthened by โ€˜Monitoring Train Driversโ€™

The South Korean government mandates the installation of surveillance cameras in train cabs, but experts argue this approach may actually pose new risks rather than enhance safety.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck gets stuck under railway overpass in downtown Sorocaba

A munck truck got stuck under a railway overpass in downtown Sorocaba, Brazil, causing temporary traffic disruptions and prompting a fine for the driver.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Tempi: This is the seat for the main trial

The composition of the court for the main trial concerning the tragic railway accident in Tempi has been announced by the Larissa Three-Member Criminal Appeals Court.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Man who stole a railway bell to go to trial in June

A 51-year-old man will stand trial on June 25 for negligent homicide after stealing a railway bell that contributed to a fatal accident.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Youth Found Sleeping on Railway Track in Mumbai Under Influence

A young man was found sleeping on the railway track at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai while under the influence, narrowly avoiding a serious accident.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Deutsche Bahn: Renovation of the Hamburg - Berlin route is delayed

The Deutsche Bahn has announced that the renovation of the Hamburg - Berlin route will not be completed by the promised April 30 deadline due to delays in installing railway signaling and safety technology.

Feb 16 โ€ข 17:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Crime: More Security on Trains

A German politician proposes access restrictions at train stations to enhance safety following rising incidents of aggression against railway staff.

Feb 16 โ€ข 15:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

Police: Local train derailed in southern Switzerland, likely casualties

A local train derailed in southern Switzerland early Monday morning, with authorities reporting likely casualties.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Woman trapped between platform and train, saved in this way

A woman at Begusarai railway station nearly experienced a fatal accident when she fell between a moving train and the platform but was rescued in time.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Some level crossings will disappear from the railway line between Prague and รšstรญ nad Labem

Some level crossings are set to be removed from the railway line connecting Prague and รšstรญ nad Labem in Czechia.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Light Art to Improve Safety in Dark Tunnel

Light art will transform a dark railway tunnel in Skjern into a safe and inviting space, supported by a funding of one million kroner.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Train assaults are terrorism. In Italy, there is a connection between Islamists and anti-establishment groups. The future? I return to being a prefect.

The Italian Interior Minister talks about the recent wave of anarchistic attacks on the railway system, emphasizing a strong response from the government.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The Forgotten Catastrophe in Latvia: How Negligence on the Railway 50 Years Ago Erased Nearly 50 Lives

A railway disaster in Latvia, which occurred 50 years ago, resulted in the death of around 50 people due to negligence.

Feb 15 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Horror photo shows man 'posing for railway line selfie' seconds before tragedy

A man named Mohi Uddin was killed by a train in Bangladesh while taking a selfie on the railway tracks.

Feb 15 โ€ข 20:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Video: Woman Trapped Between Moving Train and Platform Rescued by RPF Soldiers

A woman fell between a moving train and the platform at Begusarai railway station in Bihar but was rescued by RPF personnel.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The JR Takarazuka Line's Railway Crossing Malfunctioned, Six Trains Passed Without Incidents

A malfunction at a railway crossing near Kawanishi Ikeda Station allowed six trains to pass without injuries.

Feb 15 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Games, anarchic escalation. New sabotage on the railways

Tensions rise ahead of the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina as anarchists escalate their actions with new railway sabotage causing significant delays.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Train Sabotage, the Plan Against Attacks: Patrols Along the Tracks and Anti-Terrorism Efforts

Authorities are implementing patrols and anti-terrorism measures in response to recent train sabotage incidents in Italy.

Feb 15 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Security Summit: The Railway Focuses on More Security Personnel and Body Cams

In response to a deadly attack on a train attendant, German railways are prioritizing increased security personnel and the introduction of body cameras, although funding for these measures remains uncertain.

Feb 13 โ€ข 17:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Long-Distance Transport: Bahn Promises More Bodycams for Employees

The German railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, plans to equip its frontline employees with bodycams as part of enhanced security measures to protect them from potential threats.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 14:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Brussels will supervise the work of the CIAF in the investigation of the Adamuz accident, which still lacks access to the black boxes

The European Union's Railway Agency will oversee the investigation into the Adamuz accident, where access to the black boxes remains unavailable.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:27 UTC

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