Cherry blossom train in Ukraine

Cherry blossom train in Ukraine

Photo taken on April 28, 2026, shows a state-run Ukrainian Railways train decorated with illustrations of cherry blossom petals at Kyiv Central Station. The train began operations the same day under the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Japanese Embassy in Kyiv, running between the Ukrainian capital and Uzhhorod, a western Ukrainian city known for its cherry blossom festival.

Cherry blossom train in Ukraine

Cherry blossom train in Ukraine

Photo taken on April 28, 2026, shows a state-run Ukrainian Railways train decorated with illustrations of cherry blossom petals at Kyiv Central Station. The train began operations the same day under the support of the Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Japanese Embassy in Kyiv, running between the Ukrainian capital and Uzhhorod, a western Ukrainian city known for its cherry blossom festival.

Indonesia: At Least 15 Killed and Over 80 Injured in Train Collision Near Jakarta 3

At least 15 people were killed and more than 80 injured after two trains collided at Bekasi Timur Station near Jakarta, Indonesia, late Monday night. A stationary commuter train was struck from behind by a long-distance train running on the same track.

Indonesia: At Least 15 Killed and Over 80 Injured in Train Collision Near Jakarta 2

At least 15 people were killed and more than 80 injured after two trains collided at Bekasi Timur Station near Jakarta, Indonesia, late Monday night. A stationary commuter train was struck from behind by a long-distance train running on the same track.

Indonesia: At Least 14 Killed and Over 80 Injured in Train Collision Near Jakarta

At least 14 people were killed and more than 80 injured after two trains collided at Bekasi Timur Station near Jakarta, Indonesia, late Monday night. A stationary commuter train was struck from behind by a long-distance train running on the same track.

New sightseeing train in western Japan

New sightseeing train in western Japan

Photo taken on April 24, 2026, shows Nankai Electric Railway Co.'s new Gran Tenku sightseeing train at Namba Station in Osaka. The train connecting Osaka and Mt. Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Wakayama Prefecture in western Japan, began operating the same day.

New sightseeing train in western Japan

New sightseeing train in western Japan

Photo taken on April 24, 2026, shows Nankai Electric Railway Co.'s new Gran Tenku sightseeing train at Namba Station in Osaka. The train connecting Osaka and Mt. Koya, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Wakayama Prefecture in western Japan, began operating the same day.

M7.7 quake jolts northeastern, northern Japan

M7.7 quake jolts northeastern, northern Japan

Passengers view information boards at JR Sendai Station in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 20, 2026, after the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train line was suspended following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in northeastern and northern Japan.

M7.7 quake jolts northeastern, northern Japan

M7.7 quake jolts northeastern, northern Japan

Passengers view an information board at JR Sendai Station in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on April 20, 2026, after the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train line was suspended following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in northeastern and northern Japan.

M7.7 quake jolts northeastern, northern Japan

M7.7 quake jolts northeastern, northern Japan

A ticket gate area at JR Sendai Station in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, is crowded with passengers on April 20, 2026, after the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train line was suspended following a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in northeastern and northern Japan.

Japan: Passenger Captures Moment Bullet Train Grinds to Halt as Powerful Earthquake Hits 2

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region Monday afternoon, April 20, triggering a tsunami warning of up to three meters for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. The footage was shot on a Shinkansen bullet train bound for Tokyo between Ichinoseki Station and Kurikoma-Kogen Station.

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Noto Railway train arrives at Notokashima Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, as cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the station, also known as Noto Sakura Station, on the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Noto Railway train arrives at Notokashima Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, as cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the station, also known as Noto Sakura Station, on the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Noto Railway train arrives at Notokashima Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, as cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the station, also known as Noto Sakura Station, on the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Noto Railway train arrives at Notokashima Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, as cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the station, also known as Noto Sakura Station, on the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Noto Railway train arrives at Notokashima Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, as cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the station, also known as Noto Sakura Station, on the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.

Japan's imperial family's trip to Fukushima

Japan's imperial family's trip to Fukushima

(From R, facing camera) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko are greeted before getting on a shinkansen bullet train at JR Tokyo Station in the Japanese capital to visit Fukushima Prefecture to inspect the recovery efforts since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

Japan's imperial family's trip to Fukushima

Japan's imperial family's trip to Fukushima

(From R, facing camera) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko are greeted before getting on a shinkansen bullet train at JR Tokyo Station in the Japanese capital to visit Fukushima Prefecture to inspect the recovery efforts since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

Japan's imperial family's trip to Fukushima

Japan's imperial family's trip to Fukushima

(From R, facing camera) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko are greeted before getting on a shinkansen bullet train at JR Tokyo Station in the Japanese capital to visit Fukushima Prefecture to inspect the recovery efforts since the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

Evacuees from Iran heading to Turkey

VAN, Turkey, March 27 Kyodo - A train from Tehran believed to be carrying evacuees from Iran arrives at a station in the Turkish border city of Van on March 26, 2026. (Kyodo)

Evacuees from Iran heading to Turkey

Evacuees from Iran heading to Turkey

A train from Tehran believed to be carrying evacuees from Iran arrives at a station in the Turkish border city of Van on March 26, 2026.

Evacuees from Iran heading to Turkey

Evacuees from Iran heading to Turkey

A train from Tehran believed to be carrying evacuees from Iran arrives at a station in the Turkish border city of Van on March 26, 2026.

China-N. Korea train service resumes operation

BEIJING, China, March 12 Kyodo - A passenger train bound for Pyongyang is pictured after departing Beijing Railway Station on March 12, 2026, marking the resumption of train services between China and North Korea following a six-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]China-N. Korea train service resumes operation

BEIJING, China, March 12 Kyodo - A passenger train bound for Pyongyang is pictured after departing Beijing Railway Station on March 12, 2026, marking the resumption of train services between China and North Korea following a six-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Kyodo)

10th anniv. of Hokkaido Shinkansen

10th anniv. of Hokkaido Shinkansen

People gather at an event at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station in Hokuto in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on March 21, 2026, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet train five days later.

10th anniv. of Hokkaido Shinkansen

10th anniv. of Hokkaido Shinkansen

An event is held at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station in Hokuto in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on March 21, 2026, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet train five days later.

China: Toddler Falls Into Gap Between High-Speed Train and Platform at Nanjing South Station

A toddler accidentally fell into the narrow gap between a high-speed train and the platform at Nanjing South Station in Jiangsu Province, China on Saturday, March 14. According to reports, the train was scheduled to stop for only five minutes, but police officers acted quickly, reaching into the gap to rescue the toddler in time.

Mt. Fuji train launched for inbound travelers

Mt. Fuji train launched for inbound travelers

A ceremony marking the launch of a special "Mt. Fuji view" train dedicated to foreign tourists is held at JR Mishima Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on March 19, 2026. The train, operated by JR Tokai between March 19 and Dec. 22, will travel between Mishima Station of JR Tokaido Line and Fujinomiya Station of JR Minebu Line, with Mt. Fuji-themed pictures drawn by Edo-period ukiyoe artist Katsushika Hokusai on display inside the train.

Mt. Fuji train launched for inbound travelers

Mt. Fuji train launched for inbound travelers

A ceremony marking the launch of a special "Mt. Fuji view" train dedicated to foreign tourists is held at JR Mishima Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on March 19, 2026. The train, operated by JR Tokai between March 19 and Dec. 22, will travel between Mishima Station of JR Tokaido Line and Fujinomiya Station of JR Minebu Line, with Mt. Fuji-themed pictures drawn by Edo-period ukiyoe artist Katsushika Hokusai on display inside the train.

Spain: Travellers Line Up Outside Girona Station After Train Services Suspended

On Sunday, March 15, train services between Girona and Figueres were suspended after trees and debris fell onto the tracks during strong winds. According to social media posts, travelers were stranded at Girona station without information, and queues extended outside the station.

Japan: Power Outage on Yokohama Train Lines Forces Trackside Evacuation

A power outage struck the Tokyu Toyoko Line and Minatomirai Line in Yokohama, Japan, at around 12:20 p.m. on March 13, leaving two trains stranded between Okurayama and Minatomirai stations. Approximately 900 passengers were forced to disembark onto the tracks and walk to the nearest station. The affected lines connect central Yokohama to the Minato Mirai waterfront district and link to Tokyo via the Tokyu Toyoko Line.

China-N. Korea train service resumes operation

China-N. Korea train service resumes operation

Security officers stand guard at Beijing Railway Station on March 12, 2026, as a passenger train bound for Pyongyang awaits departure, marking the resumption of a train service between China and North Korea following a six-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

China-N. Korea train service resumes operation

China-N. Korea train service resumes operation

A passenger train bound for Pyongyang is pictured after departing Beijing Railway Station on March 12, 2026, marking the resumption of train services between China and North Korea following a six-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

China-N. Korea train service resumes operation

China-N. Korea train service resumes operation

A passenger train bound for Pyongyang departs Beijing Railway Station on March 12, 2026, marking the resumption of a train service between China and North Korea following a six-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK: Major Fire Shuts Down Glasgow Central Station, Causing Widespread Travel Chaos 2

A massive fire broke out on Sunday, March 8, 2026, near Glasgow Central Station. The blaze started in a vape shop on Union Street before spreading rapidly through the Victorian-era Union Corner building, causing it to partially collapse. Over 60 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, and all rail services were immediately suspended. Glasgow Central remained closed until further notice, with National Rail stating there was "no estimate on when the station will reopen," causing widespread cancellations across Scotland and beyond. No casualties were reported.

UK: Major Fire Shuts Down Glasgow Central Station, Causing Widespread Travel Chaos

A massive fire broke out on Sunday, March 8, 2026, near Glasgow Central Station. The blaze started in a vape shop on Union Street before spreading rapidly through the Victorian-era Union Corner building, causing it to partially collapse. Over 60 firefighters were deployed to tackle the blaze, and all rail services were immediately suspended. Glasgow Central remained closed until further notice, with National Rail stating there was "no estimate on when the station will reopen," causing widespread cancellations across Scotland and beyond. No casualties were reported.

Japan: Shinagawa Station Overcrowded as Train Suspensions Disrupt Rush Hour

On Wednesday, train suspensions caused by a fatal accident disrupted the evening rush hour, leading to severe congestion at stations. At Shinagawa Station, platforms were packed with passengers and became dangerously overcrowded. According to JR East, the accident occurred between Yokohama and Shin-Kawasaki stations on the Yokosuka Line. As a result, services on the Yokosuka Line and several other major lines in the Tokyo metropolitan area were temporarily suspended.

US: Subway Sparks Fly on Icy Tracks During NYC Blizzard

A powerful blizzard hit the New York City area on Tuesday, February 24, leading to suspended or curtailed subway service in many areas. Footage from the Chauncey Street station captured sparks flying from the tracks as a train moved through the snowy and icy conditions.

Spain: Overcrowding Forces Temporary Closure of Parla Train Station in Madrid

Madrid’s Cercanías railway closed Parla station on Monday morning, February 9, for safety reasons due to overcrowding, caused by a train drivers’ strike and works on the C-4 line that sharply reduced train frequencies. The station was shut between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., with normal service expected to improve after C-4 works finish next week.

Japan: Smoke Fills Hatchobori Station in Tokyo, Trains Suspended

Smoke was reported at JR Hatchobori Station on the Keiyo Line in Tokyo on Monday evening, February 2, prompting a suspension of services between Tokyo and Shin-Kiba stations. Passengers were guided outside after smoke was seen rising from an escalator connecting the platform and concourse, and entry to the station was restricted as smoke filled the premises.

Power outage disrupts train services in Tokyo

Power outage disrupts train services in Tokyo

An information board at JR Ueno Station in Tokyo on Jan. 30, 2026 notifies passengers of the suspension of train services on the Joban Line, after a power outage at the station.

Power outage disrupts train services in Tokyo

Power outage disrupts train services in Tokyo

An information board at JR Ueno Station in Tokyo on Jan. 30, 2026 notifies passengers of the suspension of train services on the Joban Line, after a power outage at the station.

Power outage disrupts train services in Tokyo

Power outage disrupts train services in Tokyo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people walk along the tracks of the JR Joban Line in Tokyo on Jan. 30, 2026, as train services are disrupted following a power outage at Ueno Station.

Power outage disrupts train services in Tokyo

Power outage disrupts train services in Tokyo

People walk along the tracks of the JR Joban Line in Tokyo on Jan. 30, 2026, as train services are disrupted following a power outage at Ueno Station.

Power outage disrupts train services in Tokyo

Power outage disrupts train services in Tokyo

People walk along the tracks of the JR Joban Line in Tokyo on Jan. 30, 2026, as train services are disrupted following a power outage at Ueno Station.

Japan: Teen Arrested Over Knife on Tokyo Train as Passengers Evacuate onto Tracks

A 17-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, January 23, following reports of a man armed with a knife on a Saikyo Line train in Tokyo’s Kita Ward. While no injuries were reported, several train lines were suspended, forcing some passengers to evacuate onto the tracks and walk to the nearest station.

[Breaking News]Power outage stops train in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 16 Kyodo - Passengers walk along a track after a power outage halted their train between JR Tamachi Station and JR Takanawa Gateway Station in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026. (Kyodo)

Power outage stops train in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 16 Kyodo - Passengers walk along a track after a power outage halted their train between JR Tamachi Station and JR Takanawa Gateway Station in Tokyo on Jan. 16, 2026. (Kyodo)

Heavy snowfall in Japan

Heavy snowfall in Japan

A notice board at JR Kanazawa Station in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, informs passengers of the suspension of express train services due to heavy snowfall on Jan. 22, 2026.

Heavy snowfall in Japan

Heavy snowfall in Japan

A notice board at JR Kanazawa Station in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, informs passengers of the suspension of express train services due to heavy snowfall on Jan. 22, 2026.