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In a disastrous accident at a railway crossing between Vidra and Jilava stations in Ilfov County near Bucharest, Romania, a passenger train hit a car. As a result of the accident, 4 people in the vehicle died and 1 person was injured. Details of the accident and barrier-free crossing The 🚄

Deutsche Bahn (DB), Germany’s symbol of railway transport, has recorded the worst performance in its history with its delay rates in long distance trains. The data released by the WB once again highlighted the deep problems in the country’s railway system. Record Decline in October: 51.5 per cent Punctuality In 🚄

On the night between 5 November and 6 November, the Russian military launched intensive attacks targeting railway infrastructure in the Kharkiv, Chernihiv and Dnipropetrovsk regions of eastern and northern Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities stated that the attacks were aimed at paralysing the country’s important supply and transport lines. Attacks Targeted Front 🚄

The Mid Cornwall Metro project, which aims to transform Cornwall’s transport system, needs additional time during the test signalling phase. Network Rail has extended the temporary track closure between Newquay and Par until 18 November to fully test the safety of the system. This extension is critical to ensure that 🚄

A train derailment near the Shap region of England on Monday disrupted railway services between London and Scotland. The probable cause of the accident, which resulted in the derailment of a Pendolino train, is suspected to be a landslide in the area. This incident led to the temporary closure of 🚄