Bulgaria Secures 20 New Electric Locomotives with €511M Contract
Bulgaria is set to receive 20 new electric locomotives, funded through the Recovery and Sustainability Plan
Society | September 4, 2024, Wednesday // 08:00
At least 280 Dead and over 900 Injured in a Crash between Two Trains in India
World | June 3, 2023, Saturday // 08:56
- Tweet
Send to Kindle
More than 280 people were killed in the crash between two passenger trains in the Indian state of Odisha, and about 900 were injured. The death toll is expected to rise, local authorities have warned.
More than 200 ambulances were dispatched to the scene, and more than 100 medics were additionally mobilized.
According to railway officials, an express train traveling from Bangalore to Howrah derailed and collided with another express train that had left Kolkata.
"Rescue operations are underway at the site and all possible assistance is being provided to those affected," said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
At least 288 people killed and hundreds injured in multiple train collision in eastern India's state of Odisha pic.twitter.com/wrXZdk6c39
— TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) June 3, 2023
Follow Novinite.com on Twitter and Facebook
Write to us at editors@novinite.com
Информирайте се на Български - Novinite.bg
We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!
Related Articles:
Sofia to Expand Metro Fleet with New Skoda Trains
The Metropolitan Municipality of Sofia plans to purchase additional metro trains from the Czech manufacturer Skoda
Society | August 21, 2024, Wednesday // 12:19
Public Transport: Bulgarians Choose Buses, Europeans Prefer Trains
When it comes to public transportation, Bulgarians show a strong preference for intercity buses, using them three times more frequently than their EU counterparts
Society | July 28, 2024, Sunday // 16:26
Polish Company to Supply 35 Trains to Bulgaria After Stadler Withdraws
The Polish company Pojazdy Szynowe PESA Bydgoszcz SA has been selected to supply 35 trains to Bulgaria
Society | July 26, 2024, Friday // 09:43
Bulgaria's Rail Modernization Faces Setback as Major Company Cancels 1 Billion Leva Deals
Bulgaria is on the brink of losing nearly all the funds allocated under the Recovery and Sustainability Plan (RSP) for railway modernization
Society | July 25, 2024, Thursday // 09:14
Modi Criticizes Terrorism, Addresses Ukraine Children's Hospital Strike in Talks with Putin
During his bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the tragic issue of child casualties in conflicts
World | July 9, 2024, Tuesday // 18:41
European Parliament Endorses Ukraine's Right to Strike Military Targets in Russia
The European Parliament has passed a resolution supporting Ukraine's right to strike legitimate military targets within Russia
Ukraine Unveils "Dragon Drones" with Incendiary Capabilities Against Russian Positions
Since early September, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense and various bloggers have shared footage on social media of a new type of drone, known as the "dragon drone," in action
US Federal Reserve Cuts Key Interest Rate for First Time in Four Years
For the first time in four years, the United States Federal Reserve has lowered the key interest rate
World | September 19, 2024, Thursday // 13:39
Greece to Acquire US Switchblade Drones for Military Enhancement
Greece is set to purchase Switchblade drones from the United States to enhance its military capabilities
State Agency for National Security Denies Bulgarian Involvement in Hezbollah Pager Exports (UPDATED)
In response to recent media reports alleging that a Bulgarian-registered company supplied pagers to the Lebanese organization Hezbollah,
World | September 19, 2024, Thursday // 10:15
Bulgaria Abstains as UN Calls for Israeli Withdrawal from Palestinian Territories
The UN General Assembly recently passed a resolution urging Israel to withdraw from the Palestinian territories within 12 months
World | September 19, 2024, Thursday // 10:01
