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Three years after the railway tragedy in Tempi that claimed 57 lives, large rallies are taking place throughout Greece, led by victims' families advocating for justice and accountability.

Workers of the Athens Urban Transport Organization will strike on Saturday morning to commemorate the anniversary of a railway tragedy.

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

The European Railway and Infrastructure Managers' Community is protesting against the EU's revision of regulations allowing longer trucks in international transport, citing concerns for the railway industry's competitiveness.

Railway officials in Slovakia announce renovations for the main station in Bratislava, aiming to improve facilities such as restrooms and the facade, while noting that the tracks will not be affected by this project.

Ralf Damde, a prominent railway workers’ representative in Germany, advocates for bodycams for train conductors to enhance their safety amid rising incidents of violence against staff.

Russian forces targeted a railway station in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, causing significant damage but no injuries among railway workers.

Spanish railway unions have suspended a planned three-day strike after the government agreed to increase investments in the railway network and hire more personnel.

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.

Spanish railway workers have begun a three-day strike to protest against infrastructure neglect and lack of investment following two train accidents that resulted in 47 deaths.

After three days of negotiations, the Ministry of Transport and unions representing workers from Adif and Renfe have yet to reach an agreement regarding the planned strike on February 9, 10, and 11, with unions calling for increased investments in railway infrastructure following recent accidents.

Unions representing railway workers, including Semaf, CC OO, and UGT, have confirmed their strike from February 9 to 11 despite ongoing negotiations with authorities.

Following the fatal assault on a train attendant in Rhineland-Palatinate, politicians and railway unions are calling for increased protection measures for train employees, including body cameras and additional security personnel.

A Turkish train inspector died from a brain hemorrhage after being assaulted by a 26-year-old Greek national, prompting a national mourning among railway workers in Germany.

After over a century of operation, the railway vehicle factory Gredelj is facing closure, impacting 300 workers and prompting strong reactions from employees and unions.

Unions representing railway workers are proceeding with planned strikes on February 9, 10, and 11, following a meeting with Minister Puente, despite ongoing negotiations that reveal significant differences in position.

A man violently assaulted two railway workers at Hamburg Dammtor station, resulting in one severe injury and requiring police intervention to stop the escalation.

Since the start of 2026, Russian forces have conducted 217 attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, prompting ongoing emergency responses from utility services and railway workers.

Transportation for tourists and locals during the Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy is complicated due to a one-day strike by railway workers.

Workers from Adif and Renfe protested in front of the Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility demanding accountability and better railway management following recent accidents in Adamuz and Rodalies.

A large protest by Renfe and Adif workers took place in Madrid, voicing their dissatisfaction with the government's lack of investment in railway infrastructure and safety following recent accidents.

The railway crisis following the Adamuz accident has led to Adif reducing train services on the Madrid-Barcelona corridor while protests from workers escalate.

In a tragic accident in Rajkot, Gujarat, two migrant workers were killed and another severely injured when a Vande Bharat train hit them while they were trying to take selfies on the railway tracks.

Italian railway workers decided to strike just four days before the Olympic opening ceremony, highlighting the unpredictability of the games.

The SNCF is offering an average salary increase of 2.6% this year, contingent on the approval of two unions as part of the mandatory annual negotiations.

Two railway workers were injured in a Russian attack in Donetsk Oblast, with their condition reported as stable after receiving medical care.

A transport infrastructure expert testified in court regarding the 2022 train accident in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, exonerating both accused railway workers.