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China's railways carried about 158 million passengers during the eight-day May Day holiday from April 29 to May 6. The China State Railway Group noted strong demand for travel and family visits. A record 24.8 million trips occurred on May 1.

3. maj 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has condemned rising attacks on trains along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor by suspected vandals and criminals, urging stronger community support to safeguard infrastructure. The latest incident occurred around Kilometer 177, where unidentified individuals pelted a moving train with stones, damaging its windscreen. NRC described the attacks as economic sabotage threatening national transport investments.

Former Transport Minister Budi Karya Sumadi testified remotely in the ongoing corruption trial over DJKA railway projects at Medan District Court, denying allegations of tender rigging and fund collection. This follows KPK's investigation, where he was summoned multiple times earlier in 2026.

1. april 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Den 31. marts meddelte Trafikverket, at de har tildelt den spanske virksomhed Talgo en kontrakt på 10 lokomotiver og 91 vogne til nye nattog. Togene skal erstatte de nuværende nattog mellem Stockholm og Narvik fra 2030. Kontrakten har en værdi på 5,5 milliarder svenske kroner.

Three years after a toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, efforts to pass the Railway Safety Act continue amid bipartisan support and industry opposition. The legislation, co-sponsored by JD Vance, aims to mandate safety regulations for trains carrying hazardous materials. Lawmakers renewed calls for its passage this week, highlighting ongoing derailment risks.

4. februar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

The Ministry of Capital Humano intervened to halt the 24-hour strike planned by the La Fraternidad union for Thursday, February 5. The order imposes a 15-day mandatory negotiation period between the union and railway companies. Train services will run normally during this time.