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Train crashes in southern France after hitting tree on the tracks
A train crash near Montpellier in southern France has left eight people seriously injured and around 50 slightly hurt or suffering from shock.A train crash near Montpellier in southern France has left eight people seriously injured and around 50 slightly hurt or suffering from shock.
Around 60 people hurt in train crash in southern France
Eight people have been seriously injured and around 50 slightly hurt after a train hit a fallen tree near Montpellier in southern France.Eight people have been seriously injured and around 50 slightly hurt after a train hit a fallen tree near Montpellier in southern France.
Several people injured in Swiss train attack
In Switzerland at least six people have suffered burn and knife wounds after a man set fire to a liquid inside a train carriage near Salez and stabbed several passengers according to St Gallen…In Switzerland at least six people have suffered burn and knife wounds after a man set fire to a liquid inside a train carriage near Salez and stabbed several passengers according to St Gallen…
The UK faces its longest train strike in 50 years
Hundreds of thousands of train commuters in London and southern England have been left facing misery on the first day of a five-day stoppage.Hundreds of thousands of train commuters in London and southern England have been left facing misery on the first day of a five-day stoppage.
Why Kenya's new railway makes way for the Elephant
A veterinarian with a tranquiliser gun is the only hunter in this Kenyan wildlife reserve. The quarry is a female elephant in Tsavo National ParkA veterinarian with a tranquiliser gun is the only hunter in this Kenyan wildlife reserve. The quarry is a female elephant in Tsavo National Park
Sparks fly in Chicago as lightning appears to strike rail track
People passing by a Chicago train station were in for a shock on Sunday.People passing by a Chicago train station were in for a shock on Sunday.
Slumping post-Brexit pound to hit Eurotunnel profit
Eurotunnel has lowered its profit forecast for 2016 and 2017 because the Brexit vote caused the value of the pound to drop.Eurotunnel has lowered its profit forecast for 2016 and 2017 because the Brexit vote caused the value of the pound to drop.
Strikes and protests across France on eve of Euro 2016
The day before the Euro 2016 football championship kicks off, the French government was working overtime to settle a dispute with the state rail company…The day before the Euro 2016 football championship kicks off, the French government was working overtime to settle a dispute with the state rail company…
World's longest and deepest train tunnel opens in Switzerland
Switzerland's Gothard tunnel has opened. It is world's longest and deepest train tunnel.Switzerland's Gothard tunnel has opened. It is world's longest and deepest train tunnel.
The long road to build the new Gotthard rail tunnel
1999: kick-off for a mammoth Swiss project that was to last 17 years.1999: kick-off for a mammoth Swiss project that was to last 17 years.
World's longest tunnel opens in Switzerland
The Gotthard Tunnel in Switzerland has officially opened in a ceremony celebrating the money and manpower that went into making the world's longest rail tunnel.The Gotthard Tunnel in Switzerland has officially opened in a ceremony celebrating the money and manpower that went into making the world's longest rail tunnel.
Hollande digs heels in as strikes begin on railways
Workers of France’s state-owned railway, SNCF, have gone on strike over controversial new labour reforms as well as issues over working hours and…Workers of France’s state-owned railway, SNCF, have gone on strike over controversial new labour reforms as well as issues over working hours and…
Delays and cancellations as French unions begin indefinite transport strike
SNCF workers begun unlimited strike Aviation unions to walkout June 3 to 5 Governtment calls for talks with CGT French unions have upped the ante and launched an indefinite strike, targeting natSNCF workers begun unlimited strike Aviation unions to walkout June 3 to 5 Governtment calls for talks with CGT French unions have upped the ante and launched an indefinite strike, targeting nat
The Gotthard Base Tunnel, a project of unprecedented scale
An unprecedented feat of engineering will be unveiled to the world on June 1, 2016: the Gotthard Base railway tunnel.An unprecedented feat of engineering will be unveiled to the world on June 1, 2016: the Gotthard Base railway tunnel.
Eurostar sales fall after Paris and Brussels terror attacks
Eurostar passenger numbers fell in the first three months of this year linked to the terror attacks in Paris and Brussels, but bookings are strong for Euro 2016 football matches.Eurostar passenger numbers fell in the first three months of this year linked to the terror attacks in Paris and Brussels, but bookings are strong for Euro 2016 football matches.
Roads, railways and refineries hit in two-day French strike
French transport workers on the railways and roads have delivered a patchy response to the Communist CGT union’s call for strike action to protest against labour law…French transport workers on the railways and roads have delivered a patchy response to the Communist CGT union’s call for strike action to protest against labour law…
Christian Kern to become Austria's next chancellor
Rail boss Christian Kern will become Austria’s next chancellor, after the Social Democratic Party (SPO) united behind him as its choice to lead theRail boss Christian Kern will become Austria’s next chancellor, after the Social Democratic Party (SPO) united behind him as its choice to lead the
Watch: train driver races to warn passengers ahead of crash
A truck had broken down on a crossing and there was no time for an emergency stop.A truck had broken down on a crossing and there was no time for an emergency stop.
Eurostar profits lower due to Paris attacks, migrant disruption and stronger pound
Eurostar's profits dropped last year. It has blamed the Paris terrorist attacks, disruptions from migrants getting on to French train tracks and the stronger value of the pound.Eurostar's profits dropped last year. It has blamed the Paris terrorist attacks, disruptions from migrants getting on to French train tracks and the stronger value of the pound.
Why are French workers striking and what does it mean?
France has been hit by widespread disruption caused by two separate strikes which have cut transport services and brought protesting workers onto theFrance has been hit by widespread disruption caused by two separate strikes which have cut transport services and brought protesting workers onto the
Protesters make a splash in Venice
Water was the battle zone on Tuesday in the lagoon city of Venice, as protesters in small boats confronted police. The aquatic activists object toWater was the battle zone on Tuesday in the lagoon city of Venice, as protesters in small boats confronted police. The aquatic activists object to
Flying Scotsman leaves London after 10-year refit
The Flying Scotsman – one of the world’s most famous steam locomotives – set off from London on Thursday on its first journey following a 10-yearThe Flying Scotsman – one of the world’s most famous steam locomotives – set off from London on Thursday on its first journey following a 10-year
Tens of thousands stranded as world largest mass migration begins
Tens of thousands of rail passengers in China have been left stranded after adverse weather delayed trains. In what’s known as the world’s largestTens of thousands of rail passengers in China have been left stranded after adverse weather delayed trains. In what’s known as the world’s largest
Steaming back. The Flying Scotsman returns
One of Britain’s most iconic steam trains the Flying Scotsman has completed a successful test run after a six million euro refit. It was the firstOne of Britain’s most iconic steam trains the Flying Scotsman has completed a successful test run after a six million euro refit. It was the first
North Korea: new subway train a source of national pride
Why such crowds in the Pyongyang Metro? According to these images filmed by the official news agency, inhabitants of the North Korean capital took toWhy such crowds in the Pyongyang Metro? According to these images filmed by the official news agency, inhabitants of the North Korean capital took to
Strike action to cause major rail disruption in Brussels and connections
A strike on Belgium’s railways is set to disrupt both national and international rail travel for two whole days. French speaking unions have calledA strike on Belgium’s railways is set to disrupt both national and international rail travel for two whole days. French speaking unions have called
Munich train stations reopen after 'unsubstantiated' bomb threats
Authorities in Germany shut down two train stations in Munich an hour before midnight last night after what police said was a tip-off about anAuthorities in Germany shut down two train stations in Munich an hour before midnight last night after what police said was a tip-off about an
De Luca: I stand by my TAV comments
An italian writer has been cleared of a charge of inciting sabotage by encouraging protests against the planned high-speed train linking Lyon andAn italian writer has been cleared of a charge of inciting sabotage by encouraging protests against the planned high-speed train linking Lyon and
Spain says high-speed rail line in Catalonia was sabotaged
Spanish officials say deliberate sabotage of fibre-optic cables led to traffic chaos on the high-speed rail system in Catalonia on Thursday (OctoberSpanish officials say deliberate sabotage of fibre-optic cables led to traffic chaos on the high-speed rail system in Catalonia on Thursday (October
France train hero Spencer Stone stabbed in Sacramento
France train attack hero Spencer Stone has been repeatedly stabbed in the US city of Sacramento. American network NBC reported Stone was stabbed onFrance train attack hero Spencer Stone has been repeatedly stabbed in the US city of Sacramento. American network NBC reported Stone was stabbed on