India's first bullet train service is slated to begin by August 2027 on the Surat–Bilimora section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad project. The initiative marks a significant engineering leap as trains will be manufactured indigenously, with initial speeds of 280 kmph and future plans for 350 kmph.
Deutsche Bahn resumed train services after a nationwide tech outage, caused by a fault in the GSM-R communication system, halted all trains for over two hours on Tuesday night. Services are gradually restarting, but major delays are expected.
Deutsche Bahn suspended all train services across Germany Tuesday night due to a nationwide IT disruption affecting the digital railway radio network (GSM-R). Trains were halted for over two-and-a-half hours before services gradually resumed after IT experts resolved the malfunction.
Deutsche Bahn has resumed train services after a two-hour nationwide technical outage caused by a fault in the GSM-R communication system. All trains were suspended, impacting services across Germany, including S-Bahn lines in major cities. The issue has been fixed, and the company has apologized to affected passengers.
Deutsche Bahn has halted all train services across Germany due to a major failure in its GSM-R digital railway radio system. Technicians are working to fix the issue, which has also affected Berlin's commuter trains.
Deutsche Bahn has halted all train services across Germany due to a nationwide IT disruption affecting its digital railway radio network. Trains are being held at stations as technicians work to resolve the issue, with passengers advised to seek alternative transport.
Germany's national rail network experienced a nationwide shutdown Tuesday evening due to a failure in the critical GSM-R digital communications system, stranding thousands of passengers. Services began resuming hours later, but delays and cancellations are expected.
Extreme heat forecast to reach 37-40C across Britain will disrupt rail services. Network Rail advises against non-essential travel on Wednesday and Thursday, with speed restrictions and potential cancellations expected. Chiltern Railways has already cut over half its services.
UK rail passengers are advised to travel only if "absolutely essential" as extreme heat up to 40C is forecast. Speed restrictions, cancellations, and potential line closures are expected, with services between London and major cities like Birmingham and Manchester particularly affected. Network Rail and train operators urge checks before travel and recommend avoiding journeys on Wednesday and Thursday.
A train derailed on the M4 metro line in Istanbul's Bostanci area on Friday evening, injuring at least three people. The victims were hospitalized, and passengers were evacuated. Service is suspended as the cause is investigated.
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.
A signalling equipment failure near Po Lam station on Hong Kong's Tseung Kwan O line caused travel delays of 10-15 minutes during Thursday's evening rush hour. Normal service gradually resumed after the fault was fixed between 5:57 PM and 7:11 PM.
Typhoon No. 6 is causing disruptions to Shinkansen and local train services in Japan. While the Tokaido Shinkansen resumed operations on the 3rd, cancellations and delays are possible, especially in the morning. Local lines across various regions are also experiencing cancellations.
Typhoon No. 6 is causing disruptions to train services. The Tokaido Shinkansen resumed operations from the first train on the 3rd but may experience cancellations and delays, especially in the morning. Local lines across various regions have also decided on cancellations.
Heathrow Airport train services (Heathrow Express, Elizabeth Line, Piccadilly Line) halted due to burst water main and planned engineering works, causing delays, with passengers facing long queues and lack of information.
JR East and Seibu Railway will begin direct train operations in March 2029, utilizing a connecting line between the JR Musashino Line and Seibu Ikebukuro Line. The plan aims to connect tourist destinations like the Shonan and Chichibu areas.
JR East and Seibu Railway will begin direct train operations between their lines in 2028, launching tourist express trains connecting Maihama Station (Tokyo Disneyland) with Chichibu and other areas. This marks the first direct operation between the two companies, utilizing a connecting line between JR Shin-Akitsu and Seibu Tokorozawa stations.
Train operator will become 11th national service returned to public ownership since Labour was elected in 2024Great Western Railway will be nationalised in December, the government has announced.The train service has been in private hands for 30 years, mainly run by First Group. Continue reading...
Delhi is buzzing with excitement for the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with fans eager to see Virat Kohli play at his home ground. To accommodate the massive turnout, the Delhi Metro has extended train services on April 27, ensuring a smooth return for spectators after the night match.
A long-awaited train service between WA's two largest cities is set to get back on track in June after a near three-year wait.
A long-awaited train service between WA's two largest cities is set to get back on track in June after a near three-year wait.
