rail services
Coverage of rail services in the Nexus archive.
- China Issues Red Alert, Airports Cancel Flights as Typhoon Nears
China has issued its highest storm alert in preparation for the approach of Typhoon Dolphin. Due to the typhoon's proximity, more than 1,000 flights have been canceled, and some rail services were suspended.
- Major earthquake hits part of southern Japan
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture, causing power outages, halted rail services, and triggering tsunami and aftershock warnings.
- Burke County EMS issues safety warning following restart of rail services
Burke County EMS has issued a safety warning due to increased freight train activity following the restart of rail services west of Asheville. The warning emphasizes caution at railroad crossings, obeying signals, and avoiding going around lowered gates.
- Filipino helpers as surrogates, Chinese scientist’s death in US: 5 weekend reads you missed
The article highlights resuming rail and air services in eastern China following Typhoon Bavi's weakening, as well as other weekend stories including the use of Filipino helpers as surrogates and the death of a Chinese scientist in the US.
- France issues red alert as heatwave breaks records and death toll mounts
France issued a red alert as a heatwave broke records, with 40 drownings reported since June 18. The extreme heat, without widespread air-conditioning, caused school closures, event cancellations, and rail disruptions.
- Europe suffers under record heatwave as temperatures forecast to reach 44C
Europe is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures reaching 44°C, causing disruptions to rail services, schools, and sports events. Three elderly deaths in France have been partly attributed to the extreme heat, as 49 French departments issued life-threatening red alerts.
- Rail chaos in London as enormous fire breaks out beside tracks: Services cancelled and disrupted
A massive fire broke out near railway tracks in London, causing significant rail service disruptions and cancellations. The incident led to chaos for commuters and widespread transportation delays.