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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

China Blames Signaling Equipment for Deadly Train Crash

July 29, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

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.

Bombardier to Supply 36 TRAXX Locomotives to Railpool

December 31, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

Bombardier Transportation has received an order for 36 Bombardier TRAXX locomotives from the German leasing company Railpool GmbH (Railpool).

More GE PowerHaul Locomotives Ship to Freightliner Group

December 23, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

GE Transportation shipped a second batch of its award-winning PowerHaul Locomotives to customer Freightliner Group Ltd. in the United Kingdom.

GE Agreement with CSR to Invest in Rail Technologies

December 18, 2010 Railfanning.org News Wire

BEIJING — GE announced a cooperative framework agreement with CSR Corporation Limited (CSR) to establish a U.S.-based joint venture to advance high-speed and other rail technology in the U.S.