Fully 61,000 square miles could be littered with land mines and other explosives left by retreating Russian forces, while half the electric grid has been destroyed.
Tag: Railroads
1st Train in 9 Months Leaves Kyiv for Kherson
A train, carrying 200 passengers, made the 11-hour journey for the first time since Ukraine retook the city, a senior official said.
1st Train in 9 Months Leaves Kyiv for Kherson
The train, carrying 200 passengers, is to be the start of regular service between the cities, a senior official said.
Ukraine’s 15,000-Mile Lifeline
How the country’s vast rail system has helped it withstand an invasion.
Your Wednesday Briefing: The U.S. Votes
Plus Europe makes climate pledges and Kenya discloses details of a Chinese railroad contract.
Kenya Discloses Part of Secret Railway Contract With China
The publication of details of a 2014 loan agreement for a cross-country train fulfilled a campaign vow by President William Ruto and revealed Beijing’s tough terms.
Getting People Back on Trains, After the Pandemic Turned Many to Cars
While the federal government is committed to a multibillion-dollar improvement to train service, an already long schedule may face delays.
Hassles of Cross-Border Trains Hamper EU’s Green Ambitions
One man is on a mission to find and suggest fixes for all of the flaws making international rail travel in Europe surprisingly hard. Getting more people on trains is key to meeting E.U. climate goals.
Strikes Spread in France, Piling Pressure on Macron
Students and transit workers joined a walkout that started at oil refineries. The unrest is a growing problem for President Emmanuel Macron, whose government was already embattled in Parliament.
Spain Offers Free Train Tickets Through End of Year
Rail passengers will be able to take free train journeys under 300 kilometers (186 miles) until the end of the year.