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Two devices found on UK railway in suspected 'pro-Brexit' sabotage

Two devices with pro-Brexit slogans were found, with police suspecting that they could have caused delays and signal failures if gone unchecked.

World News

Italy's prime minister halts project to build train line to France

The move is designed to calm a dispute over the project which had threatened to bring down the government.

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Video shows train leave with baby on board but not dad

A surveillance video released by a transit authority in the US city of Cleveland shows a man stepping off a train to smoke a cigarette and then frantically chase after it when it leaves the station with his baby on board.

South Korea

South Korean train crosses into North Korea for first time in 10 years

A train has ventured from South Korea across one of the world's most heavily guarded borders into North Korea for the first time in more than a decade.

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Europe News

EU time change hits a bump in the road

The EU's plans to change daylight savings once and for all have hit a stumbling block. While many EU countries agree that the time change does little to save energy, there is less agreement on whether to stick to summer or winter time.

France

French rail reform enacted despite months of strikes

On Wednesday night most of the reforms President Macron fought for were finally signed into law.

France

France: Railway workers strike continues as government votes on reform

Euronews speaks to one striker to understand what they are fighting for,

Denmark

Copenhagen and Malmo want to build "world's first international metro"

City chiefs in Denmark and Sweden are looking at spending up to €4 billion on what is thought to be the world’s first international metro.

Europe News

EU launches free Interrail passes for 18 year olds

Applications for 15,000 "DiscoverEU Passes" will open in June.

France

French railway strikes: 4 questions answered

Business and commuters are feeling the pain, but are French strikes achieving their goal?

France

Strikes in Europe: What’s happening and where

Euronews finds out when they are happening, where, and what you can do if you are affected.

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Passengers of Paris suburban line enter train through windows

Passengers of a Parisian suburban train line had to enter the train car through windows on Tuesday, the first day of a 3-month long strike in the railway sector.

France

France's unprecedented rail strike in numbers

As the French hurtle 'full steam ahead' into three months of rail strikes, Euronews looks at when strikes are happening, how they are impacting other transport services, and if the French really support railway workers in downing tools.

France

Industrial action strikes southern France city of Lyon

Train drivers and university students have marched through Lyon to protest against government proposals which they believe will disadvantage workers and students.

Germany

Dozens injured in underground train collision in Duisburg

At least 35 people were injured when two underground trains collided in the western German city of Duisburg.

Finland

Finland and Estonia plan undersea rail tunnel link

The proposed 103 km long tunnel would shorten the travel time between Helsinki and Tallinn to about 30 minutes.

India

Travel chaos as fog cloaks New Delhi

Extremely poor visibility in the Indian capital caused hundreds of flights to be suspended and dozens of trains to be cancelled on New Year's Day.

United Kingdom

Watch: Drunk travellers fall on to rail tracks

A surge in alcohol-related incidents during the festive period has caused the Network Rail to release a shocking video as a warning.

United Kingdom

Snow causes UK travel chaos

Roads closed, flights grounded and trains cancelled as heavy snow blankets large parts of the country.

Focus

Silk Road Rail Links Europe and China

Azerbaijan, Turkey and Georgia launch their new Silk Road Rail line linking Europe to China.