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Pedestrian struck by outbound Metra train at Schaumburg station
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Amtrak train to Norfolk delayed by Monday storms - AOL
4+ hour, 14+ min ago (297+ words) NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) " Severe storms rolled through Virginia Monday night leaving behind damage, knocking out power and delaying travel to Hampton Roads. The worst of the damage was seen in northern Virginia but those storms had impacts in Norfolk. Amtrak…...
Trains cancelled as passengers warned to only travel "if necessary" during extreme weather - AOL
12+ hour, 12+ min ago (444+ words) Train passengers across Britain are facing significant disruption as rail operators implement widespread service cuts in anticipation of extreme hot weather. The industry is bracing for a range of issues, including sagging overhead electric wires, buckled rails, and lineside fires,…...
Central London grinds to a halt after 'fatal incident' shuts Victoria Embankment
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (278+ words) One of London's busiest routes has been closed for hours after a fatal incident overnight. The Victoria Embankment has been closed since around 2am following a deadly incident. A man in his 20s is believed to have fallen from a height, Metropolitan…...
High-stress test continues for NJ Transit as it moves commuters and World Cup fans
13+ hour, 4+ min ago (264+ words) Jun 24, 2026, 11: 04 AM There is a lot of attention on NJ Transit right now. Overnight, service was suspended, then resumed with heavy delays. By the morning commute, trains were running close to schedule after what NJ Transit said were Amtrak power…...
Two major London Underground lines will be hit by closures this weekend
9+ hour, 10+ min ago (204+ words) Several transport services " including the the Piccadilly and District lines, the DLR and Overground " will be impacted by closures After a week of blistering heatwave, this weekend London will, mercifully, cool down a little. Peak temperatures are dropping to around…...
Amtrak train hits tractor-trailer in Greensboro, injuring driver
13+ hour, 2+ min ago (1293+ words) An Amtrak Piedmont service struck a tractor-trailer in Greensboro, North Carolina, injuring the truck driver and disrupting rail travel for passengers through the busy Triad corridor. Rail travel through North Carolina's Piedmont corridor was disrupted on Wednesday after an Amtrak…...
Woman dies after Amtrak train strikes car in Milwaukie
14+ hour, 6+ min ago (1171+ words) A woman died after an Amtrak train struck her car at a rail crossing in Milwaukie, Oregon, prompting renewed scrutiny of safety at busy crossings. A woman has died after an Amtrak passenger train struck a car at a rail…...
Chattogram Rail Links Hit by Cumilla Derailment and Engine Failure
10+ hour, 20+ min ago (1247+ words) Rail communication between Chattogram and the rest of Bangladesh was temporarily severed after a train derailment and a separate engine failure in Cumilla, causing hours of disruption on one of the country's most important transport arteries. The twin incidents effectively…...
Train derailment closes key road in Northeast El Paso
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (1285+ words) A freight train derailment in Northeast El Paso has shut a major neighborhood road, disrupting local traffic and raising new questions about rail safety near residential areas. A freight train derailment in Northeast El Paso has forced the closure of…...