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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.

03. toukokuuta 2026 Raportoinut 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.

01. huhtikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Ruotsin liikennevirasto Trafikverket ilmoitti 31. maaliskuuta tehneensä sopimuksen espanjalaisen Talgo-yhtiön kanssa 10 veturista ja 91 vaunusta uusia yöjunia varten. Junat korvaavat Tukholman ja Narvikin välillä nykyisin liikennöivät junat vuodesta 2030 alkaen. Sopimuksen arvo on 5,5 miljardia kruunua.

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.

04. helmikuuta 2026 Raportoinut 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.