Railroad accidents
Passengers on board a train that derailed near the village of Shap in Cumbria on Thursday morning have been evacuated safely, with no reported injuries. The incident has caused significant disruption to train services in the area, with all lines blocked north of Preston. Emergency services, including paramedics and police,
Railroad accidents
Passengers on board a train that derailed near the village of Shap in Cumbria on Thursday morning have been evacuated safely, with no reported injuries. The incident has caused significant disruption to train services in the area, with all lines blocked north of Preston. Emergency services, including paramedics and police,
Railroad accidents
Emergency services and officers have been on the scene since a train derailed near Shap in Cumbria, leaving 85 passengers on board and train staff without a safe route. According to reports, officers were alerted to the derailment around 6:15 am, with the train bound for London Euston traveling
Lisbon, Portugal
The investigation into the funicular crash in Lisbon, which killed 16 people, has focused on a possible failure of the cable that connected the two cars, raising questions on safety and maintenance. The crash occurred on Wednesday, when one car of the Elevador da Glória funicular, a popular landmark in
Lisbon, Portugal
More than a dozen people were killed after the Glória funicular derailed and crashed in Lisbon, Portugal, prompting a national day of mourning. The Elevador da Glória, a popular tourist attraction, is one of three funiculars that run up and down the city's steep hills, carrying millions of
Railroad accidents
The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), a government body responsible for railway safety in India, has a history that dates back to the colonial era. Established under the Railways Act, 1989, CRS deals with matters related to safety of rail travel and operations, among other statutory functions. Investigating serious train
Railroad accidents
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced the awarding of $570 million in funding for Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program projects. This inaugural round of funding will address over 400 at-grade crossings nationwide, improving safety and making it easier to navigate railroad
