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Egypt

Eight people arrested in Egypt over deadly train crash

At least 18 people died after two trains collided on Friday in the southern province of Sohag.

Egypt

At least 18 people die as two trains collide in southern Egypt

Egypt’s Railway Authorities issued another statement saying the accident happened when someone activated the emergency brakes of a passenger train.

United Kingdom

'It would be tragic to lose Eurostar,' says MEP, calling for bailout

Eurostar has been calling for state bailouts and has stripped its services to the bare minimum, with just one return journey per day.

Russia

Moscow has hired its first female metro drivers after ban relaxation

Special uniforms have been designed for the new roster of employees and will allow them to choose between wearing a skirt or trousers in the driving seat.

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Germany

Swan Wake: Bird 'mourning' dead companion rescued from railway line

Its companion is thought to have died after getting caught in a live overhead line, police said.

France

Gunman behind foiled 2015 Thalys train attack gets life behind bars

The foiled attack came just three months before the deadly November 13 attacks in Paris.

World News

Sleeper trains in Europe boosted by two new cross-border lines in 2021

By the end of 2021, travellers will be able to close their eyes in Vienna and wake up in Paris. Another line will see passengers sleep their way through Germany as they go from Zurich to Amsterdam.

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Moscow disinfects train stations amid rising COVID-19 cases

Russia has the fourth-highest virus caseload in the world with a total of 1.3 million registered infections, and more than 23,000 deaths.

My Europe Series

Will the €4bn Belgrade-Budapest rail upgrade be a benefit or burden?

Without effective rail connections from Belgrade to Greece, “this railway will go from nowhere to nowhere,” says Laszlo Varju, an MP for the centre-left Democratic Coalition party.

Sweden

Two freight train collision near Gothenburg spurs emergency operation

One of the trains was loaded with dangerous materials, including flammable gas and a corrosive substance.

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Russian engineer builds his very own steam railway

It's the realisation of a long-held dream which has inspired Pavel Chilin to spend more than ten years on building this railway complete with its very own steam locomotive.

Germany

Full steam ahead: hydrogen train boosted by EU climate goals

As the European Commission pushes for cleaner fuels to fight global warming, hydrogen could mean the end of the line for diesel-powered locomotives.

Eco-Innovation

The London Underground could soon run on 100% renewable energy

The Tube is about to go green.

France

SNCF's "train of the future" to be in service by Paris 2024 Olympics

Eco-friendly, modern and innovative, the first of France's next generation of high-speed trains will roll off the production line by the end of 2023.

Czech Republic

Two killed after passenger trains collide near Czech-German border

Police say one person has already been detained as an investigation has been launched in the cause of the crash.

Denmark

Denmark gives go-ahead for €7 billion underwater tunnel to Germany

The Fehmarnbelt Link will allow trains and cars to cross the strait in just seven and ten minutes respectively. At the moment, a ferry takes about an hour to make the crossing.

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Train scuffles and Christmas tree alight as Hong Kong protests go on

Cellphone footage showed passengers arguing on a Hong Kong train as protesters blocked the carriage doors from closing on Wednesday morning.

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Cooking accident triggers train fire in Pakistan, killing dozens

The fire broke out when a gas stove exploded as breakfast was being prepared on board. Safety regulations are often ignored in the overcrowded trains.

Pakistan

Death toll rises to at least 46 in Pakistan train fire

Officials say the fire broke out Thursday when some passengers were preparing breakfast on the speeding train in violation of rules.

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Commuter train and truck in deadly collision in Japan

A commuter train and a truck loaded with boxes of citrus collided at a rail crossing near Tokyo on Thursday, killing one and injuring at least 30 people, Japanese authorities said.