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Woman trains to complete ultra marathon, one tree branch changes it all
An athlete taking part in an epic ultramarathon in the mountains was excited to get underway after months of training, only to experience…
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Tragic chapter on the trains sends rail superpower Spain into crisis
"Since the high-speed line was built, 30-something years ago, we never had any problems, it worked perfectly and was fantastic," says…
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Shinkansen Luggage Rules You Need To Know For Traveling On Japan's Bullet Trains
The Shinkansen, or bullet train, is as much a means of transport as a cultural touchstone, evincing Japan's storied engineering prowess.…
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Siemens wins $2.5 billion order from Swiss railway for 116 trains
A Siemens Mobility "Mireo" train stands in Buchloe station after a test run. Germany's Siemens Mobility has received an order by…
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Stadler to supply hydrogen trains for Sicily’s Ferrovia Circumetnea
Stadler has been contracted by Ferrovia Circumetnea (FCE) for the design and supply of two hydrogen-powered, narrow-gauge trains for use…
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FlixTrain buys Talgo high-speed trains for $2.72bn
FlixTrain has arranged to buy Talgo high-speed trains worth €2.4bn ($2.72bn). The agreement includes an initial firm order for 30 units…
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Direct express trains from Munich to Milan and Rome to roll in 2026
Travellers between Germany and Italy will be able to take direct high-speed trains from Munich to Milan and Rome, the German railway…
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Without power, Spain's trains were immobilized. Three travelers shared their tales
MADRID (AP) — The blackout that paralyzed the Iberian Peninsula for most of Monday had an especially fierce impact on high-speed trains…
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S$800m rail test centre opens, allows trains and rail systems to be tested in Singapore
Trains and rail systems can now be tested in Singapore, with the completion and opening of a new S$800 million test centre in Tuas. Opened…
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Nike heist network executes train robberies worth $2M in premium sneakers
A series of organized freight train robberies across California and Arizona deserts has resulted in the theft of over $2 million worth of…
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China hopes new fleet of ‘silver trains’ will encourage its elderly to travel, and spend, more
China will launch a fleet of special “silver trains” specially built for the comfort and safety of elderly people to encourage its rapidly…
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In Europe, New Trains and a Streamlined Booking App
European passenger rail travel continues to expand, with a flurry of new routes opening and competition heating up on key routes,…
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Woman lives next to train, here's why she will never move out
A video showcasing a woman's enchanting view of a "magical" holiday train, as seen from her apartment window in Chicago, Illinois, has…
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New video details California high-speed rail route to Los Angeles
What's New The California High-Speed Rail Authority released a video on Friday detailing the Palmdale to Los Angeles sections of the…
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More Americans are taking the train than ever
More Americans rode Amtrak trains than ever in 2024, as interest in passenger rail has seen a resurgence across the United States. Amtrak…
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Transport group says German buses, trains depend on Syrian drivers
The public transport sector has added its voice to the current debate in Germany as to whether Syrian refugees should return to their…
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China's 1,000 km/h Maglev Trains Aim to Surpass Planes: Elon Musk Calls It a "Super Big Deal
China is developing high-speed maglev trains that could revolutionize transportation by achieving speeds up to 1,000 km per hour,…
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How Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains changed the world of rail travel forever
Sixty years ago, early in the morning of October 1, 1964, a sleek blue and white train slid effortlessly across the urban sprawl of Tokyo,…
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Trains collide in eastern India, killing at least 5 with rescue work ongoing
NEW DELHI (AP) — A cargo train rammed into a passenger train in India's eastern state of West Bengal on Monday, killing at least five…
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Buenos Aires trains slow to crawl as protesting conductors demand wage hike
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Trains in Argentina's capital Buenos Aires slowed to a crawl on Thursday, doubling passengers' commute time,…