Germany to be hit by travel chaos during three-day train strike

[ad_1] Members of a union representing German train drivers announce open-ended strikes in bitter dispute. ADVERTISEMENT Rail travel in Germany was plagued by strikes in 2023 and the industrial action…

New high-speed train line to link major cities in Poland

[ad_1] The ambitious scheme will also see the construction of a ‘mega-airport’. ADVERTISEMENT Poland has announced plans to build a new high-speed rail line linking some of its major cities.…

Germany to be hit by more rail strikes in 2024

[ad_1] Members of a union representing German train drivers vote for open-ended strikes in bitter dispute. ADVERTISEMENT Rail travel in Germany has been plagued by strikes this year and the…

Crews Extinguish Fire After CSX Train Derailment in Kentucky

[ad_1] Updated Nov. 23, 2023 5:40 pm ET Hundreds of emergency workers in Kentucky put out a large fire on Thursday after a CSX freight train carrying molten sulfur derailed…

Bushfire busters: Why Australia is employing goats on its railways

[ad_1] The weed-destroying goat herd was deployed to tackle an area along railway tracks where vegetation was out of control. ADVERTISEMENT A herd of goats could become a surprising member…

WSJ News Exclusive | Delays in Acela Upgrade Have Cost Amtrak $140 Million…and Counting

[ad_1] Listen to article (2 minutes) The three-year wait for Amtrak’s overdue new Acela train fleet has cost the railroad $140 million and counting, documents show, a setback for a…

US train travel could get easier under Biden re-election pledge

[ad_1] ‘Finally, we’re getting it done,’ the President said at an event to showcase the busy Northeast Corridor investments. ADVERTISEMENT Joe Biden is bolstering his reputation as the US’s biggest…

From Brocken to Hell: 5 of Europe’s spookiest train journeys

[ad_1] The only thing that’s not scary is the carbon emissions you’ll save from not flying. ADVERTISEMENT As spooky season looms, one mode of transport comes into its own. Train…

How is the Italy-France rail tunnel closure affecting travel?

[ad_1] Authorities are warning of much heavier traffic on roads and increased demand for flights. ADVERTISEMENT A major rail route connecting France and Italy looks set to remain out of…

Watch: Inside Austria’s brand new ‘pure luxury’ night trains

[ad_1] ‘Every kilometre on the train is a kilometre for climate protection’: Take a look inside Austria’s new night trains. ADVERTISEMENT Austrian rail operator OeBB on Saturday unveiled its new…