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Talgo maintenance contract Uzbekistan: EUR 80m, 10 years

04.01.2026

Talgo maintenance contract Uzbekistan: 10-year UTY deal

The California High-Speed Rail may lose $4 billion in federal funding as state authorities push forward with the first segment linking Madera and Poplar Avenue in Kern County.

04.01.2026

California high-speed rail private investment plan targets 2026 partner

HS2 peak production rate and 2025 construction progress

04.01.2026

HS2 peak production rate: 2025 progress and next steps

A high-speed train breakdown struck Sants station today, evacuating 403 passengers in Barcelona. An overhead line failure stopped an Ouigo train heading to Madrid this morning.

08.03.2025

High-Speed Train Breakdown Disrupts Barcelona’s Sants Station

High-Speed Train Breakdown Disrupts Travel in Barcelona. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Severe cold weather continues disrupting BNSF’s Northern Transcon, affecting train operations and causing significant shipping delays. Emergency measures, including rerouting and train length restrictions, aim to maintain service reliability.

08.03.2025

BNSF Iowa Derailment Causes Rail Chaos in Templeton

BNSF Iowa Derailment Disrupts Templeton Rail Line. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Tohoku Shinkansen trains decoupled unexpectedly on Thursday, disrupting service significantly. Authorities halted operations between Tokyo and northeastern Japan immediately.

06.03.2025

Tohoku Shinkansen Trains Decouple Again, Sparking Safety Probe

Tohoku Shinkansen trains decoupled unexpectedly on Thursday, disrupting service significantly. Authorities halted operations between Tokyo and northeastern Japan immediately.
Thousands in Nis mourned the railway station disaster, standing silently for fifteen minutes. Students led this growing movement against corruption.

01.03.2025

Serbian Protests Surge After Railway Station Disaster

Thousands in Nis mourned the railway station disaster, standing silently for fifteen minutes. Students led this growing movement against corruption.
Athens erupted in chaos Friday as youths attacked police over the rail disaster. Anger fueled violence outside parliament during protests marking the tragic anniversary.

01.03.2025

Greek Workers Strike as Protests Erupt Over Rail Disaster

Greek Workers Strike as Protests Erupt Over Rail Disaster. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Freight Train Derails in eastern Czech Republic, igniting a massive chemical fire. Thick black smoke rises high as benzene tankers burn near Hustopeče nad Bečvou.

01.03.2025

Freight Train Derails, Sparks Massive Chemical Fire in Czech Republic

Massive Chemical Fire Breaks Out After Train Derailment in Czech Republic. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Canadian Pacific Railway is taking legal action against Maple Leaf Foods and a semi-truck driver over a train derailment that occurred south of Winnipeg in 2023, seeking over $300K in damages

26.02.2025

Canadian Pacific Railway Sues Maple Leaf Foods Over Train Derailment

Canadian Pacific Railway is suing Maple Leaf Foods and a semi-truck driver involved in a train derailment south of Winnipeg in 2023, to the tune of over $300K in damages.
The final report on the train crash near Tempe, Greece, reveals critical safety failures. Investigators plan to release the document on February 27, outlining key causes of the tragedy.

22.02.2025

Final Report Reveals Key Findings on Deadly Train Crash in Greece

The final report on the train crash near Tempe, Greece, reveals critical safety failures. Investigators plan to release the document on February 27, outlining key causes of the tragedy.
The Delhi stampede at New Delhi railway station claimed 18 lives, highlighting serious safety failures. The High Court has ordered Railways to review ticket sales and passenger limits immediately.

20.02.2025

Delhi Stampede: Court Orders Railways to Investigate Ticket Sales and Safety

The Delhi stampede at New Delhi railway station claimed 18 lives, highlighting serious safety failures. The High Court has ordered Railways to review ticket sales and passenger limits immediately.
A train accident in Sri Lanka killed six elephants near a wildlife sanctuary early Thursday. The collision, which occurred in Habarana, east of Colombo, also caused a train derailment.

20.02.2025

Sri Lanka: Six Elephants Killed in Train Collision Near Wildlife Reserve

A train accident in Sri Lanka killed six elephants near a wildlife sanctuary early Thursday. The collision, which occurred in Habarana, east of Colombo, also caused a train derailment.
Severe cold temperatures damaged the BNSF Line, leading to track issues and major service disruptions. Emergency crews responded immediately, working to repair the damaged rail and restore normal operations.

19.02.2025

BNSF Line Delays: Extreme Cold Causes Track Damage and Service Disruptions

Severe cold temperatures damaged the BNSF Line, leading to track issues and major service disruptions. Emergency crews responded immediately, working to repair the damaged rail and restore normal operations.
Eighteen people lost their lives in a tragic stampede at Delhi railway station on Saturday night. Chaos erupted as thousands of passengers rushed to board overcrowded trains heading to the Maha Kumbh festival.

17.02.2025

Tragic Stampede at Delhi Railway Station Leaves 18 Dead

Eighteen people lost their lives in a tragic stampede at Delhi railway station on Saturday night. Chaos erupted as thousands of passengers rushed to board overcrowded trains heading to the Maha Kumbh festival.