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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Corrected about the largest train disaster in the history of Greece

The article discusses an update on Greece's largest train disaster, addressing corrections and clarifications regarding the incident.

Mar 23 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Larissa: Protest gathering outside the courthouse for the Tempi trial

Demonstrators have gathered early in the morning at the 'Gaiaopolis' venue in Larissa, where the trial for the Tempi railway disaster is about to begin.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

The Trial of the Tempi Incident Begins โ€“ Strict Security Measures โ€“ Continuous Updates

The trial relating to the Tempi train disaster has commenced in Larissa, Greece, with heightened security measures due to the significance of the case involving 57 victims.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Tempi: The trial begins โ€“ the atmosphere of tension, the responsibility of the judges

The trial regarding the deadly train accident in Tempi, which claimed 57 lives, mostly young people, begins amidst a tense atmosphere, with 36 defendants in the dock, including railway and government officials.

Mar 22 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต 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 โ€ข 02:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

NRK: Norwegian 25-Year-Old Dies in Workplace Accident in Sweden

A 25-year-old Norwegian has died in a workplace accident in Sweden, confirmed by Norwegian and Swedish police authorities.

Mar 21 โ€ข 20:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
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 โ€ข 10:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Slab of under-construction bridge falls in Chanduali: FIR against bridge corporation, JE suspended

A slab from an under-construction railway overbridge in Chanduali, India, fell during casting, prompting an FIR against the construction corporation and the suspension of a junior engineer.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

A railway union requests the declaration of five workers involved in the welding of the track in Adamuz

A railway union in Spain is calling for the questioning of five workers linked to the recent railway accident in Adamuz, focusing on potential negligence in track maintenance.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ 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 โ€ข 09:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ 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 โ€ข 03:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Alberta train collision near Taber prompts safety reminders amid concerning driver trends

A train collided with a semi-truck near Taber, Alberta, highlighting safety concerns at railway crossings.

Mar 18 โ€ข 23:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Elephant trapped under railway barrier

An elephant got trapped under a railway barrier in India.

Mar 18 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NRC resumes Abuja-Kaduna train services after Mondayโ€™s incident

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced the restoration of train services on the Abuja-Kaduna route after a disruption earlier this week, assuring passengers of improved safety measures.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The investigation awaits metallographic analyses to confirm if the track break was due to material failure or maintenance: "The key is in the laboratories"

The investigation into the Adamuz train derailment is focusing on metallurgical analyses to determine the cause of a track failure that may be linked to poor maintenance or material degradation.

Mar 18 โ€ข 01:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

A railway network installed in abnormality two months after Adamuz: "Between the pending and scheduled works and the accident, we cannot keep up"

Two months after significant accidents in Adamuz and Gelida, Spain's railway network is struggling with numerous incidents, a result of ongoing maintenance work and safety protocols.

Mar 17 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

NRC confirms 26 injured in Abujaโ€“Kaduna train collision

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed that a train collision along the Abujaโ€“Kaduna corridor resulted in 26 injuries among passengers and crew.

Mar 17 โ€ข 08:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

A report suggests that the breakage of the track in Adamuz may have occurred 22 hours before the accident

A technical report indicates that the railway track breakage in Adamuz, which led to a deadly accident, could have happened significantly before the incident.

Mar 16 โ€ข 20:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A person in a wheelchair got stuck in the middle of a level crossing - the quick reaction of passersby was recorded on video

A person using a wheelchair became immobilized at a railway level crossing, prompting passersby to quickly intervene, as captured on surveillance footage.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Dangerous Level Crossings: When the Red Blinking Light is Overlooked

A recent incident at a level crossing in Germany highlights the dangers posed by unprotected railway crossings, where motorists may ignore warning signals, leading to fatal accidents.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

โ€˜It feels like that has been taken away from usโ€™โ€” Russiaโ€™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 โ€ข 08:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Odontotos Kalavryta: Rock slides on the tracks โ€“ The increasing risk led to the suspension of the line (Video)

Rock slides on the Odontotos railway tracks have led to the temporary suspension of the tourist line connecting Diakofto and Kalavryta due to increasing safety risks.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Limited Express "Hitachi" Collides with Passenger Car, Man Dies at Mito's JR Joban Line Crossing

A collision between a limited express train and a passenger car at a railway crossing in Mito, Japan, resulted in the death of a man in the car.

Mar 13 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The CIAF warns the Civil Guard of "manipulable signatures" in Adif reports on the Adamuz accident

Investigators have raised concerns about the integrity of reports related to the train accident in Adamuz, citing issues with potentially forged signatures and inconsistencies in date documentation.

Mar 12 โ€ข 21:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Earthquake Countermeasure Dampers to Reduce Derailment Risk to be Installed by JR East on the Tohoku Shinkansen

JR East, in collaboration with the Railway Technical Research Institute, has developed earthquake countermeasure dampers to reduce derailment risks on the Tohoku Shinkansen, with implementation planned from fall 2027.

Mar 11 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Incident with stones at the "Perissos" electric railway station

A passenger was injured when unknown individuals threw a stone at a moving train near the Perissos station in Athens.

Mar 11 โ€ข 17:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Construct Beninโ€“Lagos railway to ease traffic, Reps urge FG

The House of Representatives in Nigeria is urging the Federal Government to build a railway corridor between Benin and Lagos to alleviate traffic congestion and improve safety along the highway.

Mar 11 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
Crime & Justice

A recidivist repeatedly stole cables from the railway. He faces six years in prison

A recidivist has been arrested for repeatedly stealing railway cables, facing a potential six-year prison sentence.

Mar 11 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A Young Man Performed a Terrifying Stunt on the Railway Track

A young man in Uttar Pradesh performed a dangerous stunt on a railway track for social media attention.

Mar 10 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Bane Nor: Security concerns cause delays and cancellations on several railway lines

Bane Nor has announced delays and cancellations on several railway lines in Oslo due to security concerns.

Mar 10 โ€ข 12:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Investment in trains has collapsed by 66.7% since 2009, which has prevented 'guaranteeing their maintenance'

Public investment in railway infrastructure in Spain has decreased by 66.7% since 2009, raising concerns about maintenance and safety.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tempi: Discussion in the Plenary of the European Parliament on Thursday

The European Parliament will discuss the railway safety case in Tempi this Thursday, with the presence of the Commissioner for Transport, Apostolos Tzitzikostas.

Mar 10 โ€ข 05:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Death Incident at a Crossing: Former Staff Member of a Facility for People with Intellectual Disabilities Sent to Prosecutors for Negligence in Supervision

A former staff member from a facility for people with intellectual disabilities has been sent to prosecutors for allegedly neglecting to supervise a resident who was fatally struck by a train.

Mar 10 โ€ข 00:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Criminal prosecution for non-compliance with the project during the construction of the tragic crossing in Dolnรญ Lutynฤ›? Unrealistic and statute-barred, says the prosecutor

The prosecutor claims that pursuing criminal charges regarding the failure to comply with project guidelines during the construction of a tragic crossing in Dolnรญ Lutynฤ› is unrealistic and has likely exceeded the statute of limitations.

Mar 9 โ€ข 16:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Three charged after Good Samaritan's murder at Melbourne railway station

Two teenagers and an 18-year-old have been charged with murder after a Good Samaritan was killed while trying to protect a young boy in Melbourne.

Mar 7 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

They closed the so-called crossing of death in Studรฉnka. The detour route is not yet finished

The railway crossing known as the 'crossing of death' in Studรฉnka has been closed, and the detour route for traffic is still incomplete.

Mar 7 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Due to Increasing Violence: Almost One in Three Railway Employees Consider Resignation

A significant number of railway employees in Germany are considering resigning due to rising violence at work, with alarming statistics revealing that two-thirds feel increasingly unsafe.

Mar 7 โ€ข 02:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Passenger Falls While Trying to Board Moving Train, Video

A passenger's attempt to board a moving train at Begusarai railway station in Bihar nearly resulted in disaster when he lost his balance and fell onto the platform.

Mar 7 โ€ข 02:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: A new road sign has been installed at Imanta crossing, creating 'ghost traffic jams'

A newly installed STOP sign at a railway crossing in Imanta has led to increased confusion and traffic delays, instead of the intended safety improvements.

Mar 6 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Train in Teplice ran over placed stones

A train in Teplice encountered stones that were placed on the tracks.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Passenger Falls While Climbing into a Moving Train, Video

A passenger's attempt to board a moving train in Bihar nearly turned fatal when he lost his balance and fell onto the platform, but was saved by an alert Railway Protection Force officer.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Video: A Passenger Ran to Board the Train and Slipped, Surviving an Accident

A passenger attempting to board a departing train at Begusarai railway station fell onto the platform but was saved by alert RPF personnel.

Mar 6 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Judge's wife dies in train's restroom, husband waits at the station

A tragic incident occurred when a judge's wife passed away in a train restroom, unbeknownst to her husband waiting at the station.

Mar 6 โ€ข 03:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tempi: Discussion in the Plenary of the European Parliament

The European Parliament approved a discussion on railway safety related to the Tempi tragedy, set to take place on March 12 in Strasbourg.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Railway Inspection: Poor Construction Design of the Crossing Behind Tragic Accident in Dolnรญ Lutynฤ›

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

Mar 5 โ€ข 10:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Russia continues to escalate drone attacks on passenger trains, railway infrastructure

Russia has intensified drone attacks on Ukraine's railway infrastructure, injuring a worker and prompting safety measures by Ukrainian Railways.

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Who are the detainees in the 'TOR' operation: railway enthusiasts or saboteurs? Findings of 'Rzeczpospolita'

The article discusses the 'TOR' operation in Poland, which resulted in the detention of individuals suspected of involvement in railway sabotage following terrorist acts that damaged track infrastructure.

Mar 4 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Tempi: The State Absent from the Trial for Contract 717 โ€“ Anger from Relatives against the National Transparency Authority

The trial regarding Contract 717 related to the deadly railway accident in Tempi is underway, but the absence of the state has sparked outrage among victims' relatives.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Tram driver investigated: There's a mystery about the warning to the central station

The driver of a tram involved in a derailment in Milan, which resulted in two deaths and numerous injuries, is under investigation for railway disaster.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:00 UTC

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