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Catastrophic Train Accident in Romania: 4 Dead at Barrier-less Crossing
In a disastrous accident at a railway crossing between Vidra and Jilava stations in Ilfov County near Bucharest, Romania, a passenger train hit a car. […]
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Direct Freight Train Services Between Iran and Russia Started
Iran and Russia took an important step by deepening their cooperation within the strategically important North-South International Transport Corridor (INSTC). The two countries officially launched […]
EUROPE
Record Delay on German Railways
Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany’s symbol of railway transport, has recorded the worst performance in its history with its delay rates in long distance trains. The […]
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India to Produce 800 Vande Bharat Trains by 2030
Indian Railways has set an ambitious target to address the inefficiency of suburban transport in the country and modernise the railway network: 800 Vande Bharat […]
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Talgo 230 Trains Run Between Copenhagen and Hamburg
The ambitious railway connection project between Denmark and Germany has made a significant start with the launch of the ‘Talgo 230’ high-speed trains between Copenhagen […]
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Kanpur Metro Line 2 Project Gains Speed
The Kanpur Metro Line 2 project has entered an important phase with Efkon India being awarded the contract for the line’s electrical and mechanical (E&M) […]
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Digitalisation of the Swiss Railway Network
Siemens Mobility and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) have signed a long-term framework agreement to radically modernise the Swiss railway network. This giant project will increase […]
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Stadler Wagons Successfully Passed Kazakhstan Winter Tests
The passenger wagons manufactured by Stadler at its factory in Astana, Kazakhstan, have successfully completed a series of tests in the country’s harsh northern climatic […]
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Domestic Production Driverless Wagons Coming to Mumbai Metro
India-based rail system manufacturer Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) has signed a giant agreement worth $282 million with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA). […]
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New Step in Zero Emission Transport in Australia
Progress Rail has delivered two BE14.5BB battery electric locomotives to Australia for Fortescue, marking a significant advance in its zero-emission mine rail transport solutions. Delivered […]
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£2 Million Investment from Alstom to the UK
French rail giant Alstom has cemented its long-term commitment to the UK with the construction of new offices and the opening of advanced HVAC refurbishment […]
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Exploring Goa’s Heritage by Luxury Train
IRCTC’s Golden Chariot train, offering a luxury tourism package, reached Madgaon Railway Station on Thursday. A caravan of international tourists flocked to the city to […]
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Amtrak Modernises Boston Train Station
Amtrak has begun a $583 million modernisation of Boston Southampton Train Station to improve efficiency, support new Airo trains and strengthen passenger service across New […]
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France Ready to Transfer High-Speed Train Experience to Vietnam
Vietnam and France met at the High-Level Economic Dialogue Forum on November 6 to discuss ways to boost economic cooperation and investment flows. France, which […]
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Railway Bridge Collapsed in Sydney: 1 Person Died
In Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) state, there was a sad accident in the town of Lithgow, 110 kilometres northwest of Sydney. The bridge collapsed […]
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Russian Attack on Ukrainian Railway Network
On the night between 5 November and 6 November, the Russian military launched intensive attacks targeting railway infrastructure in the Kharkiv, Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions […]
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Train Tragedy in India: 6 People Lost Their Lives
A horrific train accident occurred at Chunar Railway Station in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, during Kartik Purnima Snan events. Six people who tried to cross the […]
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$19 Ski Train from Denver to the Rockies
The Winter Park Express, a partnership between Amtrak and CDOT, enters the new winter season offering ski lovers an easier, longer and more competitively priced […]
EUROPE
EU Investigates CRRC for Foreign Subsidies
Chinese railway giant CRRC has been placed under investigation by the European Commission in relation to Lisbon’s new light rail tender to establish whether any […]
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Number of Services Increased on New York’s Subway Lines
By increasing subway service on the ‘A’ and ‘L’ lines on weekdays, the MTA has reduced waiting times and significantly improved travel efficiency for more […]
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Adelaide Metro to Support Free Transport to Pharmacists’ Showcase
Adelaide Metro is offering free public transport this Saturday, 8 November, to ensure many families can attend the National Pharmacists Christmas Spectacular in safety and […]
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Amtrak Renovates Ivy City and Prepares for the ‘Airo’ Era
Amtrak has embarked on a massive $705 million project to renovate the Ivy City Railway Station in Washington DC and make the station suitable for […]
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Mid Cornwall Metro Test Period Extended
The Mid Cornwall Metro project, which aims to transform Cornwall’s transport system, needs additional time during the test signalling phase. Network Rail has extended the […]
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Structural Railway Reform in the UK
A new UK-wide proposal for a new Railways Bill is set to spark the biggest change in the country’s railway sector for decades. The legislation […]
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Amtrak San Joaquins, Gold Runner A symbol of innovation and heritage
California’s expanding passenger train service, formerly known as San Joaquins, now has a new identity: Gold Runner. This rebranding was promoted as the first step […]
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West Coast Express Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Renewable Diesel
TransLink, Vancouver’s public transit agency, celebrated the 30th anniversary of the West Coast Express (WCE) route, the only commuter rail service in Western Canada, with […]
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International Award for New Zealand’s EF Class Locomotives
Innovations driven by government investment in New Zealand’s rail network have propelled KiwiRail’s EF electric locomotives to internationally recognised success. The EF class locomotives were […]
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NJ Transit Completes Mahwah Station Renovation
NJ Transit continues its statewide effort to improve the rail system throughout New Jersey, providing passengers with greater comfort, safety and improved connectivity. In this […]
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Train Accident Paralyses Transport in England
A train derailment near the Shap region of England on Monday disrupted railway services between London and Scotland. The probable cause of the accident, which […]
EUROPE
Alstom Awarded 4.5 Year Train Maintenance Contract in UK
Alstom, a global leader in intelligent and sustainable mobility, has announced the signing of a new four-and-a-half-year Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) with […]