Malaysia to acquire trains through $2.4 billion leasing deal with China
In the plan's first phase from 2024 to 2027, the government aims to acquire 62 new passenger train units.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Railway collision in eastern India kills 15, injures several
The goods train smashed into the rear of a passenger train, causing three carriages to go off the rails.
Mon Jun 17 2024
China's New Year travel rush kicks into high gear, country adds record number of trains
Some 1,873 passenger trains were added on one day across a vast railway network to help smooth transportation.
Fri Feb 09 2024
At least 10 dead in Indian train collision
A preliminary investigation found "human error" had led to the collision, caused by "overshooting of signal" by one of the passenger train.
Mon Oct 30 2023
Pakistan passenger train derails, killing at least 30 people
Around 10 cars of a passenger train derailed, killing at least 30 people and injuring more than 80.
Mon Aug 07 2023
One killed in train accident near The Hague, 30 injured
The passenger train was carrying about 50 people when it derailed after hitting a construction crane.
Tue Apr 04 2023
First Ukrainian passenger train rolls into newly freed Kherson
Jubilant Ukrainians rolled into Kherson by train for the first time in more than eight months as residents greeted them.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Like clockwork: World's longest passenger train winds through Swiss Alps
It took the spectacular, spiralling Albula/Bernina route covering the nearly 25 kilometres from Preda to Alvaneu in less than 45 minutes.
Sat Nov 05 2022
Australian passenger train derails after hitting abandoned vehicle
The four-car train partly derailed after hitting an abandoned van, trapping the driver and leaving others with minor injuries.
Wed Oct 20 2021
At least two dead as Greek passenger train derails
The train carrying 70 passengers was heading from Athens to the second-biggest city of Thessaloniki when it derailed in the town of Adendro, some 37 km (23 miles) away, railway company TRAINOSE said.
Sun May 14 2017
One killed, 27 hurt as train derails in Belgium
Rail operator SNCB said the passenger train bound for Brussels jumped the tracks shortly after leaving the city of Leuven, 25 km (16 miles) east of the capital at about 1.20 p.m. (1220 GMT).
Sun Feb 19 2017
Passenger trains collide in Iran, 44 killed - official
"I was sleeping when the crash happened. I thought it was an air strike ... When I opened my eyes, there was blood everywhere," a hospitalised passenger told state television.
Sat Nov 26 2016
Train derailment injures dozens, disrupts service on Long Island, N.Y
Official details were not available on the precise circumstances of the incident, which occurred at about 9pm local time when a passenger train struck a work train about 20 miles east of Manhattan.
Sun Oct 09 2016
4 dead, 100 injured in Pakistan train crash: officials
The accident occurred around 2:30am when the Karachi-bound Awami Express passenger train rammed into a goods train which had stopped after running over a man crossing the railway track.
Thu Sep 15 2016
20 dead in Italy head-on train crash
At least 20 people were killed Tuesday in a head-on collision between two passenger trains in the southern Italian region of Puglia.
Tue Jul 12 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024