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Deutsche Bahn is banning alcohol at 5,400 train stations across Germany to reduce violence and improve safety for passengers and staff. The new policy takes full effect in October after successful trials in major cities.
Western Australia is set to debate legislation requiring trains to have flashing beacons and side lighting, a change families have fought decades to achieve. The bill could save lives at the 20,000 rail crossings across Australia where most accidents still happen.
After years of railroad workers fighting for safer conditions, the House committee voted overwhelmingly to include major railway safety reforms in a crucial transportation bill. The bipartisan victory protects workers, communities, and America's supply chain.
Israel Railways partnered with tech company Zorronet to deploy AI-powered cameras that detect animals approaching train tracks, achieving a 98% success rate in preventing wildlife intrusions. The breakthrough technology protects both trains and animals, earning a nationwide expansion across Israel's rail network.
Engineers at UC San Diego have developed an ultrasound device that creates instant, high-resolution images of internal rail cracks, making America's 140,000 miles of railroad track safer and easier to inspect. The breakthrough could prevent hundreds of rail failures each year and is already being tested for real-world use.