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Union threatens strike action over e-bikes on Tubes after recent platform fire

E-bikes pose significant fire hazards on the Tube, prompting union ASLEF's call for action to ensure passenger safety.

fromwww.bbc.com

London

Man who died on Tube was run over by four trains

A man died on the London Underground after being struck by four trains, emphasizing serious safety concerns in operations.

London politics

fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk

1 month ago

Union threatens strike action over e-bikes on Tubes after recent platform fire

E-bikes pose significant fire hazards on the Tube, prompting union ASLEF's call for action to ensure passenger safety.

fromwww.bbc.com

3 months ago

London

Man who died on Tube was run over by four trains

A man died on the London Underground after being struck by four trains, emphasizing serious safety concerns in operations.

more#transport-for-london

San Francisco

fromsf.streetsblog.org

1 month ago

Couple of Caltrain Updates - Streetsblog San Francisco

Caltrain introduces AI technology to enhance safety at grade crossings and reduce collision risks. RailSentry shows promising results in deterring vehicle access to tracks.

#network-rail

London startup

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

1 month ago

Network Rail fined 3.4m after Surbiton track worker killed by passing train

Network Rail was fined £3.41 million for safety breaches resulting in the death of track worker Tyler Byrne.

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

South Western train derails at 85mph after hitting spare track left on line

An investigation revealed a train incident was caused by improperly managed leftover rail after engineering works, raising safety concerns.

London startup

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

1 month ago

Network Rail fined 3.4m after Surbiton track worker killed by passing train

Network Rail was fined £3.41 million for safety breaches resulting in the death of track worker Tyler Byrne.

fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

2 months ago

Miscellaneous

South Western train derails at 85mph after hitting spare track left on line

An investigation revealed a train incident was caused by improperly managed leftover rail after engineering works, raising safety concerns.

more#network-rail

Europe news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

2 months ago

Greece's rail disaster due to chronic safety gaps, inquiry finds

Greece's worst rail disaster reveals chronic safety gaps and potential unknown fuel presence, highlighting the need for urgent reforms.

#train-accident

fromwww.bbc.com

2 months ago

London

Investigation after child killed by train

An investigation is ongoing into the tragic death of a child struck by a train at a crossing in south London.

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 months ago

New York City

Passengers Fled a Train Over Fears of a Fire. Then Another Train Hit Them.

A train accident in India left 12 dead and 11 injured after passengers disembarked due to panic over a fire rumor.

fromwww.bbc.com

2 months ago

London

Investigation after child killed by train

An investigation is ongoing into the tragic death of a child struck by a train at a crossing in south London.

fromwww.nytimes.com

3 months ago

New York City

Passengers Fled a Train Over Fears of a Fire. Then Another Train Hit Them.

A train accident in India left 12 dead and 11 injured after passengers disembarked due to panic over a fire rumor.

Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine

Limited safety measures are implemented for hazardous material transport through East Palestine after the Norfolk Southern train derailment.

#passenger-safety

fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk

3 months ago

London

Man killed by Tube train at Stratford not found until more services entered station

The incident at Stratford station resulted in a fatality due to automated operations and lapses in driver attention.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

5 months ago

London

Elizabeth line passenger 'thrown to ground by speeding train'

An Elizabeth line train exceeded the speed limit, causing a passenger to be thrown to the ground, prompting an investigation.

fromwww.bbc.com

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Elizabeth line train caught at double speed limit

An Elizabeth line train exceeded the speed limit significantly, causing passengers to lose footing, linked to an inconspicuous and dirty speed limit sign.

fromianVisits

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Elizabeth line passenger ran along platform after getting hand stuck in doors

An Elizabeth line passenger's hand was trapped in train doors, prompting an investigation into safety measures and incident management.

fromwww.newhamrecorder.co.uk

3 months ago

London

Man killed by Tube train at Stratford not found until more services entered station

The incident at Stratford station resulted in a fatality due to automated operations and lapses in driver attention.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

5 months ago

London

Elizabeth line passenger 'thrown to ground by speeding train'

An Elizabeth line train exceeded the speed limit, causing a passenger to be thrown to the ground, prompting an investigation.

fromwww.bbc.com

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Elizabeth line train caught at double speed limit

An Elizabeth line train exceeded the speed limit significantly, causing passengers to lose footing, linked to an inconspicuous and dirty speed limit sign.

fromianVisits

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Elizabeth line passenger ran along platform after getting hand stuck in doors

An Elizabeth line passenger's hand was trapped in train doors, prompting an investigation into safety measures and incident management.

more#passenger-safety

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Driver confusion and dirty sign blamed for speeding Elizabeth line train

A train incident occurred due to an unclear speed limit sign and the driver's unfamiliarity with the diversion route.

London

fromwww.bbc.com

5 months ago

Missing boy's dad praises train firm's focus on vulnerable

LNER's safeguarding training for rail staff is essential in helping identify and support vulnerable individuals, impacting families of missing persons.

fromFortune

7 months ago

Privacy professionals

A train worker's death could have been prevented with a simple $350 investment, colleague alleges

Implementing two-person crews in rail yards could significantly enhance safety and prevent accidents involving remote-controlled locomotives.

fromwww.bbc.com

8 months ago

London

Clapham Junction most dangerous station - passenger

The gap between trains and platforms poses significant safety risks, as highlighted by Giuliana Rossi's serious injuries from a fall.

fromBoston.com

8 months ago

Boston

Man dies after being hit by commuter rail in Beverly

Trespassing on commuter rail tracks led to a man's death in Beverly, conveying the dangers of such actions.

London

fromwww.theguardian.com

9 months ago

Child and man die after pram rolls off Sydney railway platform

A tragic incident at Carlton station in Sydney resulted in the death of a child and a man after a pram rolled onto train tracks.

fromwww.bbc.com

10 months ago

London

Woman, 101, dragged on Tube platform by coat

Passenger injured after coat trapped in closing door at London Underground station.

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Union threatens strike action over e-bikes on Tubes after recent platform fire

Man who died on Tube was run over by four trains

Union threatens strike action over e-bikes on Tubes after recent platform fire

Man who died on Tube was run over by four trains

Couple of Caltrain Updates - Streetsblog San Francisco

Network Rail fined 3.4m after Surbiton track worker killed by passing train

South Western train derails at 85mph after hitting spare track left on line

Network Rail fined 3.4m after Surbiton track worker killed by passing train

South Western train derails at 85mph after hitting spare track left on line

Greece's rail disaster due to chronic safety gaps, inquiry finds

Investigation after child killed by train

Passengers Fled a Train Over Fears of a Fire. Then Another Train Hit Them.

Investigation after child killed by train

Passengers Fled a Train Over Fears of a Fire. Then Another Train Hit Them.

Two years after derailment, toxic chemicals still roll through East Palestine

Man killed by Tube train at Stratford not found until more services entered station

Elizabeth line passenger 'thrown to ground by speeding train'

Elizabeth line train caught at double speed limit

Elizabeth line passenger ran along platform after getting hand stuck in doors

Man killed by Tube train at Stratford not found until more services entered station

Elizabeth line passenger 'thrown to ground by speeding train'

Elizabeth line train caught at double speed limit

Elizabeth line passenger ran along platform after getting hand stuck in doors

Driver confusion and dirty sign blamed for speeding Elizabeth line train

Missing boy's dad praises train firm's focus on vulnerable

A train worker's death could have been prevented with a simple $350 investment, colleague alleges

Clapham Junction most dangerous station - passenger

Man dies after being hit by commuter rail in Beverly

Child and man die after pram rolls off Sydney railway platform

Woman, 101, dragged on Tube platform by coat

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#rail-safety