He also apologized for the crash that killed 57 people. But his words did little to soothe anger, as 40,000 protesters took to the streets in Athens.
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Anger Grows in Greece After Train Crash Kills at Least 57
Interviews reveal the tragic toll on students and workers, with at least 57 people killed. Protesters angry over the rail service’s safety record clashed with the police, and train employees went on strike.
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.
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.
Andy Byford, Ex-M.T.A. Leader, Steps Down as London Transport Commissioner
Mr. Byford, who was revered as “Train Daddy” during his tenure as the chief of the New York City subway, said he would move back to the United States.
Over Caves and Over Budget, Mexico’s Train Project Barrels Toward Disaster
Pitched as a way to develop the country’s poorest region, the Maya Train is threatened by a ballooning budget and rushed construction over fragile terrain. But Mexico’s president has refused to slow it down.
Four Things Nations Can Do to Conserve Energy
European Union officials have called on countries in the bloc to sharply reduce their natural gas consumption. These are some of the strategies they could use.
Extreme Heat Puts Life on Hold in Britain, a Land Not Built for It
In a country more accustomed to temperate weather, a brutal heat wave tested Britain’s infrastructure and forced millions to choose between a Stygian commute or a stifling home office.