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.
Japan, in cooperation with the World Bank, is accelerating its energy security and supply chain project, posing a challenge to the US's economic and strategic influence in Asia.
China Railway has started selling tickets for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday travel period, which runs from June 18-22. Travelers can purchase tickets for June 18 starting today via the 12306 website or app. New regulations also take effect, including restrictions for passengers with past violations and changes to connecting ticket rules.
Sylt Island plans to use 'Syltdamm' for its railway causeway, moving away from the controversial 'Hindenburgdamm' name linked to Paul von Hindenburg, a figure seen as enabling Hitler's rise to power. While an official renaming isn't possible, the community and partners will adopt 'Syltdamm' for the upcoming 100th anniversary.
China Railway has started selling tickets for the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday, which runs from June 18-22. Tickets for June 18 are available today, with purchases possible via the 12306 website or app.
Taiwan's Alishan Forest Railway has signed a sister railway agreement with Switzerland's Rhaetian Railway, fostering international cooperation in areas like land conservation, climate change, transportation, and tourism. The partnership aims to promote cultural heritage preservation and boost bilateral tourism.
A lookout circular has been issued against the owner of a Malviya Nagar hotel and his wife after a fire killed 21 people. The hotel allegedly operated at four times its capacity without fire safety clearance.
The China-Laos Railway, five years post-launch, has become a vital link for regional trade and tourism. It facilitates faster travel between China and Laos, boosts exports, and transforms Laos from a landlocked to a land-linked nation, demonstrating strong China-ASEAN cooperation.
The Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor (TATC) project is poised to significantly boost development in Russia's Arctic regions by creating new jobs, production facilities, and settlements. This initiative aims to connect St. Petersburg and Vladivostok via northern seas, enhancing global trade routes.
