At a speed of 140 km/h, the train sped down the tracks with a man positioned not inside it but on the running board at its rear.
Calendar-SheetA 35-year-old man passed away during an attempt to board a tank wagon at the freight depot in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. This unfortunate incident occurred around 5:45 am on Monday.
TechnologyAn accident involved several classic vehicles: a 90-year-old driver, his antique car, and an ancient museum train.
Hot-TopicsThe construction of the behemoth Brenner Base Tunnel in the Alps, a global railway endeavor, previously faced adversity in Germany from Bavarian officials. However, progress is now back on track.
Hot-TopicsThe Saarlandstraße subway station needs to be made accessible for people with disabilities during the construction process. The U3 underground line in Hamburg's north will be shut down during this time.
Hot-TopicsConstruction work on the ICE line between Göttingen and Kassel, causing journey hold-ups since December, brings some positive updates for commuters.
Hot-TopicsThe creation of the Brenner Base Tunnel in the Alps is a massive global railway undertaking. Political leaders in Bavaria, Germany, had previously held back the project. However, progress is imminent.
EconomyThe railroad line in the southern Black Forest has reopened, but disruptions persist. The cause for the closure was a landslide that occurred on Friday.
Hot-TopicsSchleswig-Holstein's Transport Minister Claus Ruhe Madsen emphasizes the importance of timely completion of the Fehmarnsund Tunnel. The CDU politician highlighted the need for all parties to exert their best efforts to ensure that the tunnel begins operation in 2029 as initially planned. He...
PanoramaDeutsche Bahn customers are disappointed before Whitsun as they encounter crowded long-distance trains and unavailable seat reservations, while some ICE trains remain completely empty. Sources indicate that this phenomenon, known as "ghost ICEs," is becoming increasingly prevalent.
PoliticsPro Bahn passenger association raises concerns, stating that there is a rail crisis occurring on the tracks in Hesse. They argue that political intervention is necessary.
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