Rescue Underway After Deadly High-Speed Train Crash Near Cordoba
Rescue operations continue after high-speed trains collide near Cordoba on January 18, 2026, killing 39 and injuring over 100.
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Train Tragedy: 21 Dead in Southern Spain Derailment
Two high-speed trains derailed near Adamuz, Cordoba province, Spain on January 18, killing 21 people and injuring over 125 passengers.
Southern Spain Train Crash: 21 Dead, Dozens Injured
At least 21 people died and dozens were injured after two high-speed trains derailed near Córdoba, Spain. This tragic crash highlights the importance of rail safety.
Record-Breaking Hangzhou Bay Cross-Sea High-Speed Rail Bridge Tops Out
The Hangzhou Bay Cross-Sea High-Speed Rail Bridge topped out its first main tower on Jan 16, 2026, marking a key step for the 29.2 km, 350 km/h mega-project set for 2027 completion.
HK High-Speed Rail Expands: 16 New Mainland Stops from Jan 26
Hong Kong’s high-speed rail will link to 16 more mainland cities, boosting direct connections to 110 destinations from West Kowloon starting Jan 26.
China’s Railways Gear Up for 77.8M Trips Over New Year Holiday
Over the five-day New Year holiday (Dec 31 – Jan 4), China’s railway network expects 77.8 million trips, with Jan 1 set to be the busiest, as CSRG boosts trains, safety, and services.
Beijing’s New Tongzhou Station Opens, Cuts Travel Time Across Jing-Jin-Ji
Beijing’s new Tongzhou Railway Station launched on Dec 30, 2025, boosting intercity trips across the Jing-Jin-Ji region and slashing travel time to Qinghuangdao to 90 minutes.
Russia to Invest $1.53B in 2026 for First High-Speed Rail
Russia will invest $1.53B in 2026 to build its first high-speed rail between Moscow and St. Petersburg, cutting travel to just 2h15.
China’s High-Speed Rail Tops 50,000 km with New Xi’an-Yan’an Line
China’s high-speed rail network surpassed 50,000 km with the launch of the Xi’an-Yan’an line, enabling 1-2 hour city hops, 1,000 km same-day trips, and 8-hour journeys over 2,000 km.
China’s High-Speed Rail Network Tops 50,000 km
China’s high-speed rail network surpassed 50,000 km today as a new Fuxing line from Yan’an to Xi’an launched, marking a major transport milestone.