World news about “Rail transport” published by euronews.
High-speed Burgundy bullets glide into service Italy’s brand new high speed train ‘Italo’ has glided into service described as a “Ferrari on tracks.” It is Italy’s first privately owned high-speed train… 28/04/2012
Dozens injured in Dutch train crashAround 125 people are reported injured, many of them seriously, after two Dutch commuter trains crashed head-on. The collision, which happened to the west… 21/04/2012
Italy’s first private-run train service launchedRail passengers in Italy now have an alternative to state-run services when travelling between Milan and Naples and cities such as Rome in between. The… 21/04/2012
Rail crash in southern Germany kills threeAt least three people have died in a rail crash in southern Germany. Some 13 others were injured in the collision between a train and a maintenance crane… 14/04/2012
Injured rail protester out of dangerA leader of a campaign against a high spead rail link between France and Italy is recovering after receiving a massive electric shock during a protest against… 02/03/2012
Clashes as Italians protest against rail linkAnger over a proposed high-speed rail link between France and Italy has erupted into violence in at least one of several co-ordinated demonstrations. … 02/03/2012
Italian police injured in rail link protestAt least thirteen Italian police officers have been injured in clashes with protesters opposed to a planned high-speed rail link between France and Italy. The… 01/03/2012
Italian rail protester electrocutedAn Italian protesting plans for a high-speed rail link between Italy and France is in an induced coma after sustaining serious injuries when he climbed an… 27/02/2012
Train derails in Canada killing threeThree people were killed and dozens injured after a passenger train derailed near Aldershot in Canada’s eastern Ontario province. The engine and five cars… 27/02/2012
France and Italy give green light to high-speed rail linkFrance and Italy have signed an agreement to construct a high-speed rail link between Lyon and Turin. The line, which is due to be completed in 2023, will… 31/01/2012
Indonesia induces sphere fear in train surfersIn Indonesia a dangerous mode of transport just got a lot more dangerous. People clinging precariously to the roofs of trains is a common sight in parts of… 17/01/2012
