Hyundai Rotem has won a 748.2 billion won (US$487.3 million) railway maintenance contract in Morocco, expanding on a previous train supply deal. The 20-year agreement with ONCF covers 440 train cars and follows a 2.23 trillion won deal for double-decker electric trains.
The UK government is continuing its nationalisation of major rail operators, with Govia Thameslink becoming the eleventh to return to public ownership. This move aims to make railways more reliable and affordable, ending a privatised system criticized for fragmentation and profit focus. A new state-controlled company, Great British Railways, is set to manage infrastructure and services.
Malaysian police deported two Indian nationals wanted for their alleged involvement in a railway line explosion in Punjab. Indian media links the incident to a militant plot connected to the Khalistan separatist movement and Pakistan's ISI.
NSW Deputy State Coroner Harriet Grahame has suggested racism may have impacted the investigation into the death of 17-year-old Indigenous teenager Mark Anthony Haines in 1988. His body was found on train tracks near Tamworth, and while police initially ruled it suicide, the coroner has ruled out suicide and suspects foul play, recommending the case be referred to the Unsolved Homicide Squad.
The death of 17-year-old Indigenous teenager Mark Anthony Haines, whose body was found on railway tracks in NSW in 1988, remains unsolved after a 24-day coronial inquest. His family maintains he was placed on the tracks, and the coroner acknowledged community members may hold undisclosed knowledge.
The 38-year mystery surrounding the death of Indigenous teenager Mark Anthony Haines, found on railway tracks in NSW in 1988, continues despite a 24-day coronial inquest. The coroner expressed regret that greater clarity was not achieved, acknowledging the family's belief of foul play and the possibility of withheld community knowledge.
Beijing railway researchers propose a space-based train control system to prevent catastrophic failures like the 2011 Wenzhou crash. The system aims to make railways resilient to natural disasters but raises concerns about new digital vulnerabilities.
New Delhi Railway Station, established in 1926, has evolved from a colonial transport facility into a major global hub. It has significantly shaped Delhi's urban landscape, property markets, and economic growth by driving real estate demand, fostering commercial activity, and serving as a migration engine.
Despite not having a team, China is a major player in the 2026 World Cup's logistics in Mexico, providing railways, buses, official footballs, and digital services through companies like Tencent Cloud and Alicloud, while Lenovo offers AI for match analysis.
A heavy police force was deployed at Patliputra Railway Station in Bihar after stone-pelting and vandalism erupted, disrupting train services and affecting students appearing for exams. Authorities used mild force to disperse the crowd after protesters pulled emergency chains and blocked trains.
India and Nepal held joint meetings to discuss cross-border railway projects, focusing on passenger services for the Janakpur-Ayodhya route. Discussions also included the Raxaul-Kathmandu link and technical support for Nepal's East-West Railway.
Hsinchu County is planning to develop its rich railway heritage into a new tourist attraction. A proposal suggests creating a hiking trail at the Fengshan Creek bridge abutment ruins, linking it with natural ecology and cycling routes to boost railway tourism.
China's National Railway transported 1.969 billion passengers from January to May, a 5.7% year-on-year increase and a record for the period. Daily average passenger train services grew by 5.9% to 11,541. Cross-border travel also saw significant increases, with the China-Laos Railway carrying 167,000 passengers and the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High-Speed Rail carrying 14.534 million. The railway also facilitated travel for foreign visitors, with 10.024 million foreign passengers, a 35.5% increase.
The Berlin-Hamburg railway line reopens on Sunday, June 14, after extensive renovations. This brings new offers and shorter travel times, with intercity trains running every half hour. The number of daily direct long-distance trains will increase from 38 to 52, and travel times between Hamburg and Dresden will be reduced by 40 minutes.
Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications is proposing to amend regulations to prohibit the construction of new railway level crossings, aiming for zero accidents. Taiwan Railways Corporation is also investing NT$400 million to install obstacle detection systems at all 313 existing level crossings by 2031.
Turkey and Saudi Arabia plan to revive the historic Hejaz Railway, with a feasibility study expected by year-end and potential train services within three years. The project aims to reduce Israel's influence in the region, notably by excluding a planned extension to Haifa.
A railway bridge in Warwickshire partially collapsed after being struck by a lorry, causing severe disruptions on the West Coast Main Line. Services have resumed with reduced speeds and expected delays.
Chengdu Railway Depot has received 9 new CR400AF-AS Fuxing Hao smart EMUs and 4 CRH380A EMUs, increasing its fleet to 196 trains and boosting Southwest China's rail transport capacity.
China Railway has introduced a new tourist multi-trip ticket option for children starting June 11, offering them a 50% discount on the adult fare. This initiative aims to make family travel more convenient and affordable, promoting integrated rail and tourism development.
China Railway is enhancing travel options for families by allowing children to purchase railway tourism multi-trip tickets starting June 11, offering a 50% discount on adult fares. This initiative aims to make family travel more convenient and affordable, promoting integrated rail-tourism development.
A personal account of a night in Kyiv, detailing a small act of animal rescue amidst the war, followed by a Russian missile attack. The author reflects on the resilience of Kyiv's residents and the role of art in processing wartime trauma, contrasting it with political discourse.
WH Smith issued a profit warning, expecting £75m-£90m pre-tax profits, down from £90m-£105m, due to falling shopper numbers in US airports linked to the Middle East war. The retailer raised £102m via a share sale.
Retired Indian railway employees demand 'one rank one pension,' pay revisions, and improved benefits from the 8th Pay Commission to combat inflation and address pension parity concerns.
Traffic on the Buxar-Baruna rail overbridge has been suspended after a slab on a pillar was damaged, causing severe inconvenience to residents. Authorities are seeking temporary solutions, including reopening an adjacent railway crossing, while an FIR has been lodged against the contractor for alleged negligence.
