According to officials, there was a partial restoration of passenger rail service on Monday in southern Pakistan, following a train derailment in the area that resulted in the loss of at least 30 lives and several injuries. The bereaved families were conducting funeral ceremonies to commemorate the individuals who perished in the accident. As per … Read more
30 people were killed and over 90 others were injured after a train derailed in southern Pakistan on Sunday, according to officials. Rescue efforts were finished by early evening. According to senior railway officer Mahmoodur Rehman Lakho, ten carriages of a train headed for Rawalpindi derailed and some overturned near the Pakistani town of Nawabshah, … Read more
On Saturday, three coaches of the Allama Iqbal Express, a train that runs between Karachi and Sialkot, derailed in Pakistan close to Padidan Railway Station, suspending traffic on the impacted railway route. Samaa English, a local Pakistani website, said that no recorded casualties or injuries had occurred among the passengers or crew on board. Quickly … Read more
The Department of Transportation has initiated the selection process for consultants who will be responsible for conducting feasibility studies on four railway projects, collectively spanning a distance of 1,024 kilometres. During his second State of the Nation address on July 24, President Marcos stated that the lines will facilitate access and transportation to significant and … Read more
Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), an approximate amount of Rs 300 crore has been allocated for the redevelopment of a total of 16 railway stations within the Pune division. Under this project, a total of 508 railway stations across India have been identified for development, with an estimated expenditure of Rs 24,470 crore. … Read more
According to General Manager Arun Kumar Jain, Hyderabad station is set to undergo a comprehensive renovation worth 309 crore rupees in the coming years. This redevelopment is part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), which aims to revamp 50 railway stations in the South Central Railway (SCR) region. The planned improvements include tripling the … Read more
According to the railway administration of Thailand, a collision between a freight train and a pick-up truck attempting to traverse the rails in central Thailand resulted in the unfortunate demise of a minimum of eight individuals on Friday. As per an official statement issued by the State Railway of Thailand, the incident transpired on Thursday … Read more
The Colombian government aims to secure approval for new railway legislation during the initial half of 2024, with the intention of replacing the existing law that has been in effect for over a century. This proposed legislation seeks to enhance the multimodal transportation system within the country. The existing legislation is perceived as inadequate in … Read more
According to a report by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), the Iraqi Ministry of Transport has recently disclosed its intention to get high-speed trains capable of achieving speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour. This initiative aims to enhance the appeal of travel options available to potential passengers. The commencement of rail operations is … Read more
According to reports, the Victorian government has allegedly removed two proposed rail lines from its development plans for the burgeoning outer west region of Melbourne. Before securing victory in the 2018 election, the Andrews government made a commitment to construct a novel electrified railway route connecting Melbourne to Melton and Wyndham Vale, which was outlined … Read more