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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

International train from Pyongyang to Beijing resumes after six years… "North Korea-China exchanges will become more active"

The international passenger train connecting Beijing and Pyongyang is set to resume operation for the first time in six years, marking an uptick in exchanges between North Korea and China.

Mar 10 • 09:57 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
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Women are already in all functions in the train operation in Brazil

Women have begun to fill various roles in Brazil's train operations, marking a significant shift in a historically male-dominated field.

Mar 8 • 01:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Large police operation: Augsburg main station closed after threat

Augsburg main station has been closed to train traffic due to a significant police operation following a threat, with the area being evacuated and searched by police dogs.

Mar 4 • 14:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

TJMG condemns those investigated in Operation Joy Train in Guapé; ex-mayor receives a sentence of 17 years

The former mayor of Guapé, Nelson Alves Lara, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison as part of a corruption investigation involving public resource misappropriation in the municipality.

Feb 27 • 17:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

More than 1200 special train trips will run until March 18... Many cities will get this facility for Holi

Indian Railways has announced the operation of 1,244 special train trips across the country until March 18 for the convenience of passengers during Holi.

Feb 26 • 04:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

Valais train derailment LIVE: Several casualties in avalanche as rescue launched

A train derailed in the Valais region of Switzerland following an avalanche, prompting a rescue operation.

Feb 16 • 07:34 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Intercity Train 'El Insurgente': what its new stretch looks like | PHOTOS

The full operation of the Mexico-Toluca Intercity Train 'El Insurgente' was inaugurated by President Claudia Sheinbaum, completing a significant mobility project in the country.

Feb 15 • 02:02 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Odontotos was immobilized with 77 passengers in Kalavryta

The Odontotos train was immobilized due to a malfunction near Niamata, carrying 77 passengers and 8 staff members, prompting a rescue operation.

Feb 11 • 13:57 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Consortium wins alone the auction for the train system in RJ

A consortium has won the auction for the operation of Rio de Janeiro's urban train system, becoming the only bidder and offering a minimal tariff discount.

Feb 11 • 01:08 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Karchimakis from SCA: "Mr. Kiranakis, the remote operation is not functioning"

Karchimakis highlights the lack of remote operation technology on major sections of the Greek railway system as the anniversary of the tragic train collision in Tempi approaches.

Feb 10 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Auction to choose a replacement for Supervia in the operation of trains in RJ will take place this Tuesday

A judicial auction to select a new operator for the urban train system in Rio de Janeiro, replacing SuperVia, is scheduled for Tuesday, with an estimated contract value of R$ 660 million.

Feb 10 • 08:37 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

After this winter's train troubles – Minister of Infrastructure: "Important to secure the operation of trains"

Swedish Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlson visited a train depot to assess the maintenance needs and conditions for providing reliable train services in northern Sweden, addressing recent service disruptions.

Feb 9 • 16:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Baeza-Utiel Line: "The greatest failure of the train in Spain" that took decades to build and never went into operation

The Baeza-Utiel railway line, deemed the greatest failure in Spanish rail history, was conceptualized in the 1920s but was never completed, highlighting significant flaws in infrastructure planning.

Feb 6 • 23:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Rodalies begins its service with cuts and speed limitations: 'We are losing three to zero'

Rodalies train services resumed with significant disruptions and speed restrictions, with officials unable to provide a timeline for normal operation following a serious accident in January.

Feb 5 • 06:49 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Go-Ahead: Full operation on Sørlandsbanen at the earliest in week 10

Go-Ahead estimates that it can resume full train services on the Sørlandsbanen line by week 10, depending on the timely arrival of parts and the completion of repairs.

Feb 4 • 09:53 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
National & Local

JR East's operation suspensions continue; Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport calls for cause investigation and prevention of recurrence

Japanese officials are urging JR East to ensure safety and stability in public transport following multiple incidents of extended train service suspensions on the Yamanote and Joban lines.

Feb 3 • 04:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Smoke at Hatchobori Station, Escalator Burns, Temporary Suspension of Train Operation on Some Sections

A fire broke out at Hatchobori Station in Tokyo, leading to temporary train service disruptions, though no injuries were reported.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Train and Bus Collide – One Dead, Several Injured

A collision between a train and a bus in the Hamburg port has resulted in at least one death and multiple injuries, prompting a large rescue operation.

Jan 16 • 16:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Cologne: Man with Machete Triggers Police Operation on ICE Train

A man carrying what appeared to be a bloodied machete prompted a police response during an ICE train journey through North Rhine-Westphalia after train attendants found him sleeping in a compartment.

Jan 11 • 16:44 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

A 'brilliant operation': the military built a hideout to train for the arrest

Venezuelan military constructed a facility simulating President Maduro's hideout for arrest training, complete with steel walls and secure zones.

Jan 3 • 18:28 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
World

Train operation in the tunnel under the English Channel has been restored in both directions

Train services through the Channel Tunnel have resumed operations in both directions after being disrupted.

Dec 31 • 12:21 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Up to 350 kilometers per hour - China puts high-speed line into operation

China has launched a 299-kilometer long high-speed rail line where the 'Fuxing' train can reach speeds of up to 350 kilometers per hour.

Dec 27 • 07:01 UTC

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