Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 937, Rudolph II of Burgundy (born 880) passed away. In 1302, Battle of the Golden Spurs (Guldensporenslag in Dutch): A coalition around the Flemish cities defeats the king of France's royal army. In 1599, Chōsokabe Motochika, Japanese daimyō (born 1539) passed away. In 1848, Waterloo railway station in London opens. In 1911, Erna Flegel, German nurse who was still present in the Führerbunker when it was captured by Soviet troops (died 2006) was born. In 1936, The Triborough Bridge in New York City is opened to traffic. In 1953, Suresh Prabhu, Indian accountant and politician, Indian Minister of Railways was born. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1979, America's first space station, Skylab, is destroyed as it re-enters the Earth's atmosphere over the Indian Ocean. In 2006, Mumbai train bombings: 209 people are killed in a series of bomb attacks in Mumbai, India. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
This train station is more like a fairytale castle and it’s seriously underused
Said to be the most-photographed building in New Zealand, the grandeur and scale of this glorious, fairytale edifice belies its current humble use.
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Gematsu
· Jul 9, 2026
Fright Train launches September 15
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The Economic Times
· Jul 6, 2026
Mumbai-Pune trains suspended after landslide
Mumbai-Pune trains suspended after landslide
The Suburban
· Jul 7, 2026
ALTO design high-speed train
ALTO design high-speed train
The Next Web
· Jul 6, 2026
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
The West Australian
· Jul 4, 2026
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.
South China Morning Post
· Jul 9, 2026
Pak Shek Kok station on East Rail line scheduled to open as early as 2033
The much-delayed Pak Shek Kok station on the East Rail line is scheduled to open as early as 2033 after Hong Kong authorities revealed plans to require the MTR Corporation to build the project to boost connectivity for a tech hub. The Development Bureau said on Thursday that the project would be financed by allowing the rail giant to build and sell private flats near the new station. The original plan called for a combination of private and public homes. The station will now be located between...
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Related coverage for "This train station is more like a fairytale castle and it’s seriously underused": Gematsu — Fright Train launches September 15. The Economic Times — Mumbai-Pune trains suspended after landslide . The Suburban — ALTO design high-speed train. The Next Web — Beyond wires and batteries: Voltify’s new model for freight rail electrification. The West Australian — Freight train carrying cement derails in NSW Southern Highlands. South China Morning Post — Pak Shek Kok station on East Rail line scheduled to open as early as 2033