Railways

French high-speed train slams into truck, killing TGV driver

The accident occurred at a level crossing between the towns of Bethune and Lens in the northern French region of Pas-de-Calais at around 7am.

Myanmar travellers ride the rails as fuel prices rise

Rail travel is not traditionally the most popular mode of transport in the country, and many trains are older and less comfortable.

Train from North Korea to China reaches Beijing after six-year pause

The re-opening of the train route marks rare access for foreigners into North Korea.

China’s train to North Korea lacks passengers on maiden voyage

The restoration of passenger rail services between China and North Korea signals stronger diplomatic and economic ties.

At least five hurt in Russian strikes on railway infrastructure in southern Ukraine

Firefighters extinguish a passenger train after it was hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a railway station in Mykolaiv region, Ukraine March 4, 2026. Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine - Minister for Communities and Territories Development Oleksii Kuleba via Facebook/Handout via REUTERS

German rail operator and union reach wage agreement, averting strikes

Employees with flags stand in front of parked buses at the BVG bus depot Lichtenberg during a public transport warning strike in Berlin, Germany, on Feb 27, 2026.

Riding the Bernina Express on one of Europe’s most scenic train journeys

The Bernina Express train was built in the early 20th century and runs from Switzerland to Italy.

Man nabbed while trying to steal railway cables in Malaysia

The suspect was apprehended after attempting to escape to a nearby petrol station.

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn hit by cyberattack

A distributed denial of service attack against Germany’s state-owned railway Deutsche Bahn briefly disrupted ticketing systems and timetable information services this week.

Swiss train derails, 5 injured, police say

The authorities added that that the derailment occurred at 7am in Goppenstein and more information would follow as it became available.

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