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Tragic chapter on the trains sends rail superpower Spain into crisis
"Since the high-speed line was built, 30-something years ago, we never had any problems, it worked perfectly and was fantastic," says…
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At least 39 dead in Spain after two high-speed trains collide
[ADAMUZ, Spain] At least 39 people died in southern Spain after a high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming one on Sunday…
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Punctuality, passenger impact among LTA’s new reliability indicators; 99% of trains on time in Sept
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has released data on three new rail reliability indicators, with one of them showing that more than 99…
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Siemens wins $2.5 billion order from Swiss railway for 116 trains
A Siemens Mobility "Mireo" train stands in Buchloe station after a test run. Germany's Siemens Mobility has received an order by…
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Direct express trains from Munich to Milan and Rome to roll in 2026
Travellers between Germany and Italy will be able to take direct high-speed trains from Munich to Milan and Rome, the German railway…
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Without power, Spain's trains were immobilized. Three travelers shared their tales
MADRID (AP) — The blackout that paralyzed the Iberian Peninsula for most of Monday had an especially fierce impact on high-speed trains…
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S$800m rail test centre opens, allows trains and rail systems to be tested in Singapore
Trains and rail systems can now be tested in Singapore, with the completion and opening of a new S$800 million test centre in Tuas. Opened…
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China hopes new fleet of ‘silver trains’ will encourage its elderly to travel, and spend, more
China will launch a fleet of special “silver trains” specially built for the comfort and safety of elderly people to encourage its rapidly…
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Woman lives next to train, here's why she will never move out
A video showcasing a woman's enchanting view of a "magical" holiday train, as seen from her apartment window in Chicago, Illinois, has…
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New video details California high-speed rail route to Los Angeles
What's New The California High-Speed Rail Authority released a video on Friday detailing the Palmdale to Los Angeles sections of the…
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More Americans are taking the train than ever
More Americans rode Amtrak trains than ever in 2024, as interest in passenger rail has seen a resurgence across the United States. Amtrak…
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Transport group says German buses, trains depend on Syrian drivers
The public transport sector has added its voice to the current debate in Germany as to whether Syrian refugees should return to their…
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China's 1,000 km/h Maglev Trains Aim to Surpass Planes: Elon Musk Calls It a "Super Big Deal
China is developing high-speed maglev trains that could revolutionize transportation by achieving speeds up to 1,000 km per hour,…
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Pregnant woman outraged over what she's forced to do on Metro
People have been left divided after a pregnant woman shared the moment she didn't get a seat on a busy train. Mona M. Ali is 35 and lives…