LONDON—British authorities on Monday were investigating the crash of two passenger trains that left more than a dozen people injured. The rear carriage of a train derailed Sunday after “striking an object” as it approached the station in Salisbury in southern England. Network Rail said the derailment knocked out all the signaling in the area,…
Brave Woman Inspires Train Sing Along
Notice that those who put their phones down and sang all had smiles on their faces. How wonderful!
DA: ‘Not True’ That Train Rape Case Witnesses Filmed and Did Nothing to Intervene
A Pennsylvania prosecutor on Thursday pushed back against the narrative that Philadelphia subway riders filmed the rape of a woman on Oct. 13 and did nothing to intervene. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer, who is leading the case, made the remarks during a press briefing as he urged witnesses to come forward, stressing that…
A Train Journey on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Slow down, we move too fast now. Sometimes it’s good to stop and stare, soak up nature, and remind ourselves that we’re part of a complicated, grander design. Walking through the woods is wonderful. But if you prefer the comfort of viewing nature from a sitting position, try a scenic train ride. Eight scenic rides…
Train Hits, Kills 3 People Thought to Be Sleeping Migrants
PARIS—A train hit and killed three people and seriously injured another person in southwestern France on Tuesday morning. A local mayor said the victims were thought to be migrants who were resting on the tracks. The train was on a line that links the seaside resort town of Hendaye, on France’s border with Spain, and…
Train Crashes Through Buffers at Busy London Station
Two people were injured when a train crashed through buffers at a station. The incident involved a London Overground service at Enfield Town station, north London, during rush hour on Tuesday morning. Images posted on social media show the train remained upright but came off the tracks and stopped just short of hitting a station…
Two Vehicles Hit by Trains in One Week in Irvine
Within the span of exactly one week, there were two different collisions between cars and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) trains in Irvine, California. The first collision occurred Sept. 29 at approximately 10 p.m. at the railroad crossing on McGaw street between Jamboree and Von Karman, and the second collision occurred exactly one week later…
Couple Celebrating 50th Anniversary Died in Train Derailment
SAVANNAH, Ga.—Don Varnadoe spent months watching videos about train trips on his office computer in preparation for a special cross-country vacation to celebrate his and Margie Varnadoe’s 50th wedding anniversary. He phoned his co-workers in coastal Georgia, where he sold real estate for decades, from the first leg of their trip Friday to let them…
The Romance of Rail Travel Returns With Rocky Mountaineer’s Moab to Denver Route
Train travel holds a treasured place in U.S. history. After all, the railroad helped build this country’s westward expansion, bringing to life communities on the plains and the deserts of the American West. Rail travel is an integral part of our past, yet it has all but disappeared in many areas. Happily, Rocky Mountaineer has…
Two Injured in Level Crossing Crash Between Train and Tractor
A crash between a train and a tractor at a level crossing has left two people injured, police said. The incident happened near March, Cambridgeshire, at around 9.10 a.m. on Thursday. A British Transport Police spokesman said: “The drivers of the train and tractor were checked over by paramedics at the scene for minor injuries….
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