Thieves steal high-tension rail wire, halt Patna-Gaya train operations for 3 hours

Mumbai-Pune train services thrown off track as heavy rains trigger landslides in Karjat-Lonavala section

Train services on the crucial Mumbai-Pune rail corridor came to a standstill early on Monday after heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides in the Karjat-Lonavala Bhor Ghat section, disrupting one of the busiest railway routes in Maharashtra. The incident affected all three railway lines in the ghat section, forcing Central Railway to cancel, divert, regulate and reschedule several passenger and long-distance trains. Railway officials said restoration work was launched immediately, while passengers were advised to verify the latest train status before leaving for stations.

‘It was inhumane’: Passengers describe 13-hour train ordeal in 43C heat as Spain’s rail woes continue

What should have been a five-hour train journey became a gruelling 13-hour ordeal for passengers travelling between Madrid and Galicia, []

Extortion, drugs, assassination and transnational Indian crime syndicates: 'Operation Hard Ball' explained

Extortion, drugs, assassination and transnational Indian crime syndicates: 'Operation Hard Ball' explained

Freight train carrying cement derails in NSW Southern Highlands

The freight train, which was carrying materials for cement, came off its tracks in the small town, prompting a major clean-up and traffic chaos.

Telstra outage halts iconic train journey

The Telstra outage has seen the iconic Ghan ground to a halt.

Glib and supple: Police break gang of phone scammers, burglars

A gang that combined climbing skills with the gift of the gab to make more than 440,000 out of cat burglaries and phone scams has been broken following a series of arrests in the Greater Athens region, authorities said Wednesday.

Kolkata warehouse collapse: Toll rises to 15, rescue operations continue with several still believed to be trapped in the rubble

Railway personnel equipped with oxy-cutting machines join rescue effort

City Rail Link opening nears after emergency crews tackle fires, explosions and derailment drills

City Rail Link opening nears after emergency crews tackle fires, explosions and derailment drills

See officer’s POV as he climbs up Empire State Building to capture climbers

In a video posted to X by the NYPD, officers work to rescue and remove two climbers from the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday.

Hole in the wall and screen share: Gujarat Police bust high-tech TOEFL fraud

Hole in the wall and screen share: Gujarat Police bust high-tech TOEFL fraud

No serious injuries after CN merchandise train derails in Le Gardeur sector of Repentigny

A CN merchandise train derailment happened Sunday afternoon in Repentigny, in the Le Gardeur sector – no injuries have been reported. “A rail incident occurred at the intersection of Le Bourg-Neuf Boulevard and Émile-Genest Street,” the City of Repentigny stated in a post on its social media accounts. “Our emergency response teams (firefighters and police) [] The post No serious injuries after CN merchandise train derails in Le Gardeur sector of Repentigny appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Beyond wires and batteries: Voltify’s new model for freight rail electrification

Freight rail is often described as the most energy-efficient way to move goods over land, yet it still runs on one of the dirtiest inputs in modern infrastructure: diesel. As rail operators face mounting pressure from volatile fuel costs, tightening emissions rules, and aging locomotive fleets, the question is no longer whether rail should decarbonize, but how. One [] This story continues at The Next Web

Mumbai-Pune trains suspended after landslide

Mumbai-Pune trains suspended after landslide

Russia Unveils Nose Design of Future White Krechet High-Speed Train

Russian Railways (RZD) has unveiled the completed nose section of its future high-speed train, offering the first detailed look at the aerodynamic front end that will equip the country's next-generation rail service. At the Ural Locomotives plant, which is developing the new train, engineers installed the driver's cab fairing and the elongated nose cone on the prototype. The design immediately stands out for its extended shape, a configuration that has become the international standard for modern high-speed trains, including Japan's Shinkansen, China's CR450, and France's TGV. Aerodynamic Design Improves Efficiency The elongated nose significantly reduces aerodynamic drag, allowing the train to consume less electricity while traveling at speeds of 350-400 km/h (217-249 mph). The streamlined shape also lowers exterior noise levels and enables the train to enter tunnels more smoothly by reducing the pressure wave generated at high speeds.

Tunnel across Bering Strait important as symbol of Russia-US relations — RSPP head

According to Alexander Shokhin, for a tunnel to be economically and financially viable it will be necessary to build railways and roads and develop infrastructure

Illegal miners adapt their strategies in Yanomami Amazon territory

Illegal miners are adapting their tactics in the Yanomami Indigenous Territory in Brazil’s Amazonas and Roraima states to evade efforts in the last few years to remove them, found researchers. Miners are fragmenting into smaller groups instead of concentrating near airstrips, going deeper into the middle of the Amazon forest, moving to specific border areas []

Rare Photos of a Bridge Being Lifted from Its Place in Budapest

As part of the Southern Circular Railway (Déli Körvasút) development, the entire steel structure of the nearly 80-year-old railway bridge spanning Bartók Béla Road in Budapest was lifted out in one piece and transported away, Minister of Transport and Investment Dávid Vitézy announced in a Facebook post late Sunday. The minister said one of the [] The post Rare Photos of a Bridge Being Lifted from Its Place in Budapest appeared first on Hungary Today.

Masekela’s ‘Stimela’ Derails into Xenophobic Abyss

The great South African steam train, once engineered by giants, is rolling backwards down a steep slope, its drivers asleep at the wheel and its tracks rusted through. How spectacular to witness a nation with such a profound history of solidarity suffer from collective amnesia. The descendants of those who fought side by side against [] The post Masekela’s ‘Stimela’ Derails into Xenophobic Abyss appeared first on The Namibian.

Striking images capture the lifting of an 80-year-old steel railway bridge in Budapest in a single piece

The entire steel structure of a nearly 80-year-old railway bridge has been lifted in a single piece: Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/budapest-steel-railway-bridge-dismantled/

Why do goats climb trees in Morocco: The surprising science behind their forest-saving habit

Why do goats climb trees in Morocco: The surprising science behind their forest-saving habit

All the train services disrupted after fire shuts one of London’s busiest stations

Network Rail says engineers are working as quickly as possible to repair damage caused to the line

Construction mafia linked to disruption of 180 SA projects worth R63billion: Macpherson

Construction mafia linked to disruption of 180 SA projects worth R63billion: Macpherson

Armed police master 3.5-meter wall with bare hands

Chinese armed police officers demonstrate incredible strength and agility during a bare-handed wall climbing drill. Working in pairs, they scale a 3.5 meter obstacle in less than ten seconds with seamless coordination. Even a brief moment of struggle at the top cannot stop their momentum as they use pure core power to clear the wall with lightning speed. #Trending

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Lawrence Bishnoi gang identified extortion targets via govt database, social media: US court

The Lawrence Bishnoi-led organised crime syndicate identified extortion targets, including prominent cultural, political and business leaders in India and diaspora communities across the globe, through government database, social media platforms and in-person surveillance. According to the US Department of Justice’s indictment of the jailed gangster, Bishnoi’s associates and gang members gathered information on the pattern []

Buffalo export hits meat businesses

By Hariprasad Koirala,Urlabari, June 24: The illegal export of male buffaloes from Nepal to India has increased, leaving...

70 Alleged Theft Attempts In Just Two Months: SIT Flags Major Lapses In Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Probe

The investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations collected at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has uncovered fresh details. According to sources, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has found evidence suggesting that nearly 70 theft attempts were made over a period

Rescuers pull a man trapped in rubble 8 days after Venezuela earthquakes

Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier. (AP video shot by: Fernanda Pesce) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Major London station to close within weeks for major £20,000,000 upgrade

Trains that normally call into London Charing Cross and Waterloo East will be forced to divert to other stations during the 22-day closure.

मुआब्जा विवाद टुंगिएसँगै बिजलपुरा–बर्दिबास रेलमार्ग निर्माण सुरु

जनकपुरधाम। मुआब्जासम्बन्धी विवाद समाधान भएसँगै जयनगर–बर्दिबास १८ किलोमिटर रेलमार्ग निर्माणले गति लिएको छ। नेपाल रेल्वे कम्पनीका महाप्रबन्धक परिवेश पराजुलीका अनुसार जग्गा मुआब्जासम्बन्धी विवाद समाधान भएसँगै आगामी दुई वर्षभित्र बर्दिबाससम्म रेल सेवा सञ्चालन गर्ने लक्ष्यका साथ निर्माण कम्पनी इरकन इन्टरनेसनलले काम थालेको छ। धनुषा र महोत्तरीमा धमाधम ट्र्याक निर्माण भइरहेको छ। जयनगर–बर्दिबास ७० किलोमिटर निर्माणाधीन रेलमार्गमध्ये []

AIADMK Rebel Factions Patch Up, EPS Restores Senior Leaders To Core Team

Following the recent assembly elections and an intense internal party feud, these senior leaders had previously been stripped of their organisational positions after breaking ranks with the high...

Military personnel allegedly seize 15 excavators from Enchi Assembly yard despite court order

Fifteen excavators seized from illegal mining operations in the Tano Anwia Forest Reserve have reportedly been removed from the Enchi District Assembly yard after armed military personnel stormed the premises and demanded their release. The incident occurred on Friday when a group of armed men believed to be military personnel arrived at the Assembly grounds with 15 low-bed trucks, surrounded the seized equipment and instructed the District Chief Executive (DCE) to release the excavators.