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
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
Icy weather impedes travellers in China home-bound for new year festivities
Hubei has been hit the hardest, with highways slowed to a crawl and trains delayed or cancelled, leaving travellers stranded.
Tue Feb 06 2024
Powerful earthquake strikes Kyrgyzstan-China border, killing 3
The Xinjiang railway department suspended operations and 27 trains were reportedly affected by the quake.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Train collision in Indonesia kills four, injures 42
Rescuers in Indonesia were battling to extricate two people trapped between railway cars after commuter trains collided.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Dense fog disrupts flights and trains in New Delhi
New Delhi's air quality index stood at 376 on Tuesday morning, rated as "very poor", according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Tue Dec 26 2023
Typhoon Khanun lashes southern Japan, South Korea; another storm looms
Flights were cancelled and trains halted as heavy rain from Typhoon Khanun pounded southern regions of Japan and South Korea.
Wed Aug 09 2023
India investigates rail disaster as trains crawl through crash site
Crash in Odisha state claims at least 275 lives.
Tue Jun 06 2023
Probe into Indian rail disaster opens as trains start running
Following non-stop efforts to rescue survivors, and clear and repair the track, trains resumed running over that section of the line.
Mon Jun 05 2023
'Mind the gap,' King Charles to remind train travellers during coronation weekend
Passengers travelling on British trains during the weekend of the coronation will hear a special message recorded by the monarch himself.
Fri May 05 2023
Two trains collide in Greece, 26 killed, at least 85 injured
The impact caused a fire in a number of the passenger carriages, burning many commuters who were rushed to hospitals.
Wed Mar 01 2023
Disruption of monorail signaling system causes delays
Monorail service operations are experiencing delays following signal system disruptions along the route causing trains to move slower and longer waiting times.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Japan's 'Little Trains that Could' battle for survival
The 60-year-old trains that ply this route are a loss-maker, but Takemoto has found a way to keep the business afloat.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Beijing, Shanghai residents back to work as China limps towards living with COVID-19
Mask-wearing Beijing and Shanghai commuters crowded subway trains on Monday, with China's two biggest cities edging closer to living with COVID-19.
Mon Dec 26 2022
Vehicles stranded, trains suspended as record snowfall hits Japan
The amount of snowfall had reached three times the seasonal average in some areas, with 2.24 metres recorded in one village.
Tue Dec 20 2022
ANALYSIS - What could happen if Trump rejects the US election results
If Trump seems to be losing, the delay could let him claim fraud and undermine confidence in election officials.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Motorcycling - Marquez wins Australian MotoGP after intense battle with Martin
The 31-year-old, third in the championship standings, has now won the Australian MotoGP four times in the premier class.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Prabowo takes up Indonesian presidency, vows to tackle corruption, other issues
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto on Sunday took over as president of the world's third-largest democracy, vowing to combat internal issues
Sun Oct 20 2024
Nepal's Sherpas deserve more, says teenager who scaled world's 14 tallest peaks
Sherpas are known for climbing skills that make them the backbone of mountain expeditions.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Inside the underground lab in China tasked with solving a physics mystery
China will soon collect neutrino data, aiming to unravel one of particle physics' biggest mysteries.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Millions in Cuba still without power as major outage persists
Millions of Cubans remain without electricity because of a prolonged outage at the main power plants on the island, Anadolu Agency reported.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Surge in Gaza violence increases famine risk, monitor says
About 1.84 million people across the besieged Palestinian enclave are living through high levels of acute food insecurity.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Israel pounds Beirut and Gaza after rockets hit Israel's north
A drone was launched at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's holiday home.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Elon Musk promises to award $1 mil each day to a signer of his petition
He awarded a $1 million check to an attendee of his event in Pennsylvania aimed at rallying supporters behind Donald Trump.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sun Oct 20 2024