The UAE launched its first passenger train service, operated by Etihad Rail, connecting Fujairah and Abu Dhabi in 1 hour and 45 minutes. The inaugural journey was met with celebrations, and over 10,000 tickets were sold pre-launch, with further expansion plans for the national network already underway.
Two East Midlands Railway passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening, resulting in one driver's death and 89 injuries. Travel services are suspended over the weekend, with investigations underway.
A driver has died and 89 people were injured, with nine in critical condition, after two East Midlands Railway passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening. The crash has caused significant travel disruption across the weekend, with services suspended and alternative routes advised. Investigations into the cause are underway.
A driver has died and 89 people were injured, with 28 hospitalized, after two East Midlands Railway passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening. Emergency services declared a major incident, and travel disruption is expected throughout the weekend.
Two East Midlands Railway (EMR) passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday evening, resulting in the death of a driver and injuries to 89 passengers and crew. Emergency services responded to the major incident, with 11 individuals suffering very serious injuries. Travel disruptions are expected throughout the weekend.
One person died and dozens were injured, 11 critically, after two passenger trains collided on the same track near Bedford, north of London. Emergency services, including air ambulances, responded to the "major incident". Prime Minister Starmer expressed concern and gratitude to responders as investigators probe the cause.
A collision between two East Midlands Railway passenger trains near Bedford on Friday evening resulted in one fatality and 89 injuries, including 11 critical. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, with services suspended and major disruptions reported.
At least one person died and an unknown number were injured when two passenger trains collided in the United Kingdom. An eyewitness cited by The Times suggested between 50 and 100 people may have been wounded.
Ukrainian forces reportedly attacked a passenger train at Dzhankoi station in Crimea, causing damage to wagons and station infrastructure. Reports mention casualties, including children, though unconfirmed. The station is closed, and trains are delayed. This follows a broader pattern of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia and transport routes to Crimea.
Dandong, China, sees increased activity in cross-border ties with North Korea as rail links resume, with trade up 23% to $988M in the first four months of 2026.
The China-Vietnam international passenger train, connecting Nanning and Hanoi, has served 31,700 passengers in its first year since resuming service on May 25, 2025, after a COVID-19-induced halt. The train facilitates travel for passengers from over 50 countries and regions.
A suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a railway track in Quetta, Pakistan, killing at least 23 people and wounding over 70. The outlawed Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, which targeted a passenger train.
A powerful explosion derailed a passenger train in Pakistan's Balochistan province, killing at least 30 people and injuring over 100. The Majeed Brigade separatist group claimed responsibility for the attack, stating their target was military personnel.
The East West Rail project linking Oxford to Milton Keynes was finished in 2024. There’s just one hitch: no servicesThe rumbling noise in the night, still enough to waken the unhabituated, is what really goads some people living in Winslow, Buckinghamshire. Freight trains running through the new station since late 2024 prove this stretch of railway is operational. But the long-promised passenger services have yet to appear – and there is no sign of any arriving soon.Welcome to East West Rail, open or not. For well over a decade, ministers have talked up a new railway linking Oxford to Cambridge via Milton Keynes to accelerate the drive for housing, jobs and growth – an arc of tech industry hailed as the UK’s answer to Silicon Valley. Continue reading...
Federal authorities charged a man with attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents Association dinner after he brought firearms on an Amtrak train from California. The case highlights ongoing security gaps in train passenger screening, as rail workers unions demand Amtrak implement airport-style security measures. Unlike airports with TSA screening, train passengers undergo no security checks, allowing weapons to board unchecked despite Amtrak's declared firearms policy.
