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Train drivers reflect on the impacts of the Gelida tragedy, citing persistent maintenance issues as the root cause of ongoing crises in the Rodalies train service.

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.

This article discusses the salary structure and benefits of train drivers in Indian Railways, highlighting the differences based on experience and position.

The Lagos State Government has launched an initiative to train and screen commercial drivers in order to reduce traffic accidents.

Deutsche Bahn has made a surprisingly fair offer to the train drivers' union GDL, leading to a calm response and a potential agreement without strikes.

The UK government is lowering the minimum age for train drivers from 20 to 18 to attract school leavers into the profession, responding to a projected shortage as many drivers retire.

Following the tragic death of a train conductor, the German train drivers' union GDL is pressuring the management of Deutsche Bahn to address safety concerns and implement significant changes.

Spanish train drivers have cancelled their strike amidst concerns over safety following deadly accidents and insufficient maintenance investments in the railway system.

The UK will lower the minimum age for train drivers to 18 in response to workforce shortages, with legislation set to be introduced in Parliament.

The UK government will allow 18-year-olds to drive trains starting summer 2026 in response to an anticipated driver shortage.

The Spanish Ministry of Transport has reached an agreement with unions for increased funding and resources in the railway sector to end a strike amid safety concerns following recent accidents.

Train drivers in Spain are striking, potentially leading to the cancellation of hundreds of long-distance, regional, and freight trains.

Train drivers across Spain are staging a three-day protest from today over the alleged neglect of the railway network.

Train drivers in Spain have commenced a three-day strike, leading to the cancellation of over a thousand train services amid safety concerns following recent accidents.

A strike by train drivers in Spain will disrupt services for three days due to concerns over recent fatal accidents.

The UK government plans to reduce the minimum age for train drivers from 20 to 18 to address a looming shortage amid an aging workforce.

In Spain, 7,000 train drivers are set to strike, highlighting wage disputes and competition among public and private operators, particularly after recent tragic train accidents.

Train drivers are set to strike on February 9, 10, and 11 to protest labor conditions.

Finland's Supreme Court ruled that the rail company VR had the right to unilaterally change train drivers' paid lunch breaks to unpaid ones, as this was not a firmly established condition of their employment.

On February 6, the Hoy No Circula program is in effect in Mexico City and the State of Mexico, restricting vehicle use for drivers from the region while promoting the use of public transport like the 'El Insurgente' train.

Slovak state railways are experiencing significant layoffs, with over a thousand jobs lost across two companies, and a third company planning further mass layoffs amid complaints from train drivers about being overworked.

A nationwide train strike is expected on February 5, organized by the railway drivers' union La Fraternidad, which could lead to a complete service interruption for 24 hours, although the government might still intervene with mandatory conciliation.

Banobras director Jorge Mendoza confirmed that drivers of the newly inaugurated Insurgent train are fully trained and certified.

The Government of Salvador Illa is entering February with numerous strikes by doctors, teachers, and train drivers as it grapples with an ongoing crisis affecting the Rodalies train system.

In Germany, most platforms and waiting areas are empty today as tens of thousands of transport sector workers strike in protest.

The Sud Rail union is urging train drivers and controllers to mobilize for a monthly pay increase of 400 euros, although the strike is anticipated to have limited attendance.

Germany is facing a severe winter weather event with heavy snowfall and warnings for snowdrifts, prompting school closures in many states.

The German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) begins collective bargaining with Deutsche Bahn, with no strikes planned until the end of February, emphasizing constructive negotiations.

Train drivers are negotiating a pay rise of eight percent and threatening strikes starting from Easter, with negotiations resuming without the former union leader.

German train drivers are demanding an eight percent wage increase and may begin strikes as early as March, signaling potential disruptions for travelers as negotiations continue with the Deutsche Bahn and the new union leader.

Train drivers are demanding an eight percent wage increase in a negotiations round that historically has often led to strikes disrupting services for passengers.

Severe winter weather has disrupted train services and led to hundreds of flight cancellations in the Netherlands, while northern France is experiencing traffic jams stretching hundreds of kilometers, resulting in fatal accidents for two drivers.

Public transport companies in Hamburg report sufficient bus and train drivers, but there are concerns about a potential training shortage in the sector overall.

The role of train driver, essential for the functioning of an expanding railway sector, remains largely unknown to the public despite the industry's growth facilitated by liberalization and a focus on sustainable mobility.