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The Voice of America (VOA), a dynamic multimedia broadcaster funded by the U.S. Government, broadcasts accurate, balanced, and comprehensive news and information to an international audience. It started in 1942 as a radio news service for people living in closed and war-torn societies. It has grown into a multimedia broadcast service. VOA now reaches people on mobile devices and Facebook, through Twitter feeds and call-in programs – using the medium that works best for specific audiences.
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Track Problem Eyed in French Train Crash

July 13, 2013 Voice of America

French rail officials say Friday’s deadly train derailment at a station south of Paris may have been caused by a detached rail joint on the track.

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Train Connects North, South of ‘Africa’s Giant’ Nigeria

April 19, 2013 Voice of America

For the first time in a decade, Nigeria is operating a train line that links the north and south of the country, which is Africa’s most populous nation.

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Nigerians Skeptical of Rail Revival Plans

October 4, 2012 Voice of America

Nigerian leaders have championed the revival of the nation’s rail lines for years. And with a recent boost in infrastructure funding, the leaders say new trains will create jobs and revitalize the economy.

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More than 100 Injured in Dutch Trains Collision

April 22, 2012 Voice of America

Police in the Netherlands say at least 120 people were injured, many seriously, when two commuter trains crashed head-on in Amsterdam Saturday.

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One Dead as Trains Collide in India

July 31, 2011 Voice of America

Two passenger trains collided head-on Sunday in the east of India, killing at least one person. The number of injured is unclear, and more casualties are feared.

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China’s Government Struggles With Outcry Over Train Wreck

July 29, 2011 Voice of America

The Internet and Chinese state media continue to ask a steady stream of questions about last Saturday’s deadly high-speed rail accident. The persistent calls for answers come despite government assurances of a thorough investigation. The questioners are challenging the government and its ability to control public opinion.

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China Rail Ministry Apologizes for Deadly Train Accident

July 29, 2011 Voice of America

A spokesman for China’s Railway Ministry has apologized for a high-speed train accident that killed at least 35 people and injured more than 200 others late Saturday. While authorities are focusing now on rescue and recovery efforts, they have also pledged an investigation into what may have caused the two trains to collide.

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High Speed Train Derails in China

July 23, 2011 Voice of America

Two cars from one of China’s new, high-speed bullet trains have derailed, falling off a bridge.

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Death Toll Reaches 140 in India Train Wreck Blamed on Maoists

May 30, 2010 Voice of America

Rescue workers in India recovered more bodies Sunday from the wreckage of a passenger train that derailed and was hit by a cargo train.

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At Least 65 people Killed in Train Wreck Blamed on Maoist Rebels

May 28, 2010 Voice of America

In eastern India at least 65 people were killed and more than 200 injured when a high speed train derailed and collided with another train. Officials say they suspect sabotage by Maoist rebels caused the derailment.

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