Serbia charges 13 in railway station tragedy, critics allege cover-up – POLITICO

Serbia charges 13 in railway station tragedy, critics allege cover-up – POLITICO

The accident occurred at a train station in Novi Sad, 100 kilometers northwest of Belgrade, following repeated renovations within a broader agreement with Chinese construction firms. Critics blamed the shoddy work on widespread corruption and a lack of transparency. “Goran Vesić is one of the people most responsible for massive corruption in construction, for the … Read more

German national arrested for sabotage in Russia – POLITICO

German national arrested for sabotage in Russia – POLITICO

However, this might prove difficult. “Russia treats dual nationals exclusively as Russian nationals and therefore generally refuses consular access on the grounds of Russian nationality,” the ministry added. The arrest follows the detention of another German national last month in Russia, also on charges of sabotage. The FSB alleged he was working for Ukraine and … Read more

Railways to Run 13,000 Trains for Maha Kumbh, Says Vaishnaw

Railways to Run 13,000 Trains for Maha Kumbh, Says Vaishnaw

Last Updated:December 09, 2024, 20:12 IST The Union minister, who reached Prayagraj by train from Varanasi to review the Railways’ preparations for the mega event, expects about 1.5 to 2 crore passengers during the mela. Representational image. (File photo) Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said the Railways would run about 13,000 trains, including 3,000 … Read more

Franziska Brantner elected co-leader of German Greens going into snap elections – POLITICO

Franziska Brantner elected co-leader of German Greens going into snap elections – POLITICO

Brantner wants to “make Green great again,” she said, adapting the slogan of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, whom she has criticized as a threat to global climate policy. Brantner will remain state secretary in the German economy ministry, headed by Robert Habeck, Germany’s vice chancellor. He is expected to be nominated as the Green Party’s … Read more

8 dead after roof collapse at Serbian train station – POLITICO

8 dead after roof collapse at Serbian train station – POLITICO

Serbian TV station N1, citing Dačić, reported that a young girl was pulled from the rubble after a four-hour rescue operation. Novi Sad Mayor Milan Đurić said that more than 30 people were injured, N1 reported. Đurić said in statement posted to the Novi Sad government website that he arrived at the scene “as soon … Read more

Rail decision could give bargaining companies advantage in other industries, union leader says

Rail decision could give bargaining companies advantage in other industries, union leader says

A decision obliging more than 9,000 Canadian rail workers to stay on the job is a win for the railways and could impact bargaining in other federally regulated sectors like aviation, the head of a Canadian rail workers’ union told Reuters. Paul Boucher, president of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, also said the union would … Read more

Federal labour board orders rail workers back on the job, imposes binding arbitration

Federal labour board orders rail workers back on the job, imposes binding arbitration

Freight trains must start rolling again first thing Monday morning, the federal labour board ruled on Saturday as it ordered thousands of rail employees back to work to end a bitter contract dispute that shut down the country’s two major railways. The decision by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) imposes binding arbitration on the … Read more

Driver Forgets to Stop Train at Bhatisuda Station in Madhya Pradesh, Passengers Left Stunned

Driver Forgets to Stop Train at Bhatisuda Station in Madhya Pradesh, Passengers Left Stunned

Last Updated: August 20, 2024, 21:26 IST Railway officials are expected to take action against the driver within the next few days. The train remained stopped outside the platform for approximately one minute before resuming its journey. The driver of the 19340 Bhopal-Dahod Intercity Express reportedly forgot to stop the train at Bhatisuda flag station … Read more

Manipur CM Singh discusses state situation with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Manipur CM Singh discusses state situation with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Guwahati: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh had discussion about the situation in the state with Union Defence minister Rajnath Singh.Manipur has been battling ethnic violence since May 3 last year. Biren stated in X, “ It was a pleasure meeting the Defence Minister, @rajnathsingh Ji, in New Delhi today. We had an in-depth discussion … Read more

‘Coordinated’ attack brings French train system to a halt on opening Olympics weekend – POLITICO

‘Coordinated’ attack brings French train system to a halt on opening Olympics weekend – POLITICO

French radio FranceInfo identified at least three fires near train tracks that were reported early Friday, each hundreds of kilometers from one another. At least two were described as “malicious acts.” “Coordinated acts of malicious intent targeted several TGV [high-speed rail] lines, causing major disruption to traffic until the weekend,” outgoing Transport Minister Patrice Vergriete … Read more