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June 3, 2022 •
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Comments Off on UIC International Sustainable Railway Awards celebrate best of mobility
The Radisson Collection Hotel played host to a celebration of sustainable projects creating a better world, with shortlisted projects spanning the globe, from Brazil to Japan. Dutch Railways (NS) took the Overall Winner award, which was chosen by the jury from all category winners. The NS project ‘99% circular train modernisation and on track for [&hellip...
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March 2, 2022 •
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Comments Off on Federal Minister Volker Wissing to outline Germany’s vision for sustainable transport
Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, Dr Volker Wissing, will outline the German government’s plans for sustainable transport on 31 May 2022 during the 11th International Railway Summit. The summit is being organised in association with the...
February 13, 2020 •
Rail, Train •
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Comments Off on Rail Enforcement Unit nailed 238 suspects, recovered R400 000 in stolen copper cable, metal in first year
Since its inception on 27 October 2018, the REU has acted as a force multiplier for PRASA’s regional Protection Services Unit. Together, the teams have ensured greater operational visibility on trains and at stations, searching more individuals during joint...
March 12, 2019 •
Accidents, Train •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on MEC Kaunda convenes meeting with stakeholders to discuss issues concerning PRASA
MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Mxolisi Kaunda today convened a meeting with stakeholders to discuss issues concerning PRASA. MEC Kaunda was joined by Ethekwini Municipal Mayor Cllr Zandile Gumede as well as representatives from the National...
March 8, 2019 •
Accidents, Train •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on 7th International Conference on Railway Stations to be held from 11 – 13 November 2019 in Tehran, Iran
The theme of the conference is “Railway Stations Boosting the City” (Paris, 8 March 2019) UIC, the worldwide railway organisation, is co-organising with Iranian Railways RAI the 7th International conference on railway stations “UIC nextstation...
December 11, 2018 •
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Comments Off on UIC successfully held the 5th edition of UIC Rail Research & Innovation Awards
Rail transport is facing huge present and future challenges for which innovation and step changes are necessary. On the basis of its mission to support innovation in the railways, UIC, the worldwide railway organisation, launched the UIC Rail Research &...
March 4, 2017 •
Accidents, Train •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Train derails in Namibia on washed-away tracks
A train on its way from Tsumeb to Walvis Bay derailed between Kranzberg and Omaruru after the railway had been washed away by flooding rivers overnight. Hans Karon, TransNamib’s Area Chief of Operations, confirmed the incident and said it occurred at about...
November 23, 2016 •
Accidents, Train •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Man hit-and-killed by train at the Florida Train station
A man, believed to be in his 20s, was killed this morning after he was hit by a train at the Florida Train station in Florida, west of Johannesburg. ER24 paramedics, along with another service, arrived on the scene and found the man lying on the side of the...
October 18, 2016 •
Accidents, Construction, Detours, Rail, Train, Transport •
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Comments Off on People throw stones at security guards after train came in late, Durban
On Tuesday morning at 07h49 Netcare 911 paramedics responded to the Duffs Road Train station in Durban. Reports from the scene indicate that the train came in late causing irate people to throw stones at the security guards. Paramedics arrived at the scene...
September 23, 2016 •
Accidents, Pedestrain, Train •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on One dead, another critical after being hit by train, Howick
One person was killed and another sustained critical injuries when they were hit by a train in Howick West near the N3 this morning. ER24 paramedics and other services attended to the incident. Sadly there was nothing that could be done for one man who was...
