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June 8, 2026 | Policy

Spain replaces CIAF with multimodal transport accident investigation authority

One of two rail-focused appointees to executive board blocked by Congress.

November 12, 2025 | Europe

ZSSK board dismissed after second major accident

Accident near Pezinok follows head-on collision on October 13.

August 19, 2025 | Infrastructure

Major disruption follows catenary damage in Israel

Freight train damages overhead wires at two locations north and south of Tel Aviv.

June 19, 2025 | Infrastructure

Washington restores ATO on metro network

The Washington metro, one of the first modern rapid transit systems in the United States when it opened in 1976, is now operating as designed.

January 13, 2025 | Light Rail

Strasbourg LRV collision injures 68

LRV rolls back while attempting to start on gradient.

June 10, 2024 | Fleet

RegioJet withdraws couchette coaches

Underframe of type Bcmz car involved in Pardubice accident fractured completely.

June 7, 2024 | Europe

Four dead in Czech head-on train collision

ČD Cargo train collides with RegioJet service at Pardubice.

April 4, 2023 | Main line

First passenger train returns to Athens - Thessaloniki main line

All mainline services were withdrawn in Greece after the fatal head-on collision at Tempi on February 28.

November 18, 2021 | Main line

UIC reports 11% decline in railway accidents in 2020

The data published by the UIC covers the initial Covid-19 lockdown and travel restrictions.

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