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The Monroe County Department of Public Health warns of a potential measles exposure at the Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Train Station; anyone who was at the station during the exposure window should monitor for measles symptoms for up to 21 days and seek medical advice if symptoms appear, especially if not fully vaccinated.
An early-morning explosion near Augsburg's central train station injured two people— a 17-year-old girl and an 18-year-old man, both Ukrainian citizens— prompting a temporary station shutdown. A second suspicious object was found but later deemed harmless, and the station along with train services was reopened by about 10:00 local time as authorities investigate potential motives.
An overnight explosion at Augsburg’s main train station wounded two people—both Ukrainian—prompting a temporary closure that was lifted after a suspicious package was found harmless; authorities are investigating a possible motive amid rising Germany-Russia tensions following related incidents.
An explosion near Augsburg's train station injured two people, with police sealing off the area as investigators work to determine the cause.
An unidentified object exploded in a passageway at Augsburg Central Station, injuring several people and shattering windows; the station was briefly closed while police investigated, and a later found suspicious object was deemed harmless before the station reopened and train services resumed.
A man stabbed three people at Winterthur's train station in Switzerland, an act of terror according to authorities; investigators are probing motives and releasing limited details at this time.
A runaway racehorse in Australia was caught on surveillance footage attempting to board a train at a suburban station after escaping from a nearby farm. The horse, described as an "escaped individual" by transportation officials, politely waited on the platform before the train arrived, but its attempt to board was thwarted. The horse was eventually taken back to its owner and no further action was planned, with officials joking that the horse was "only horsing around."
A horse casually strolled into Warwick Farm Station in Sydney's southwest, seeking shelter from a downpour in the car park. CCTV footage captured the horse wandering onto the platform and casually walking up and down for about five minutes before patiently waiting for a train to stop. The owner retrieved the horse within 15 minutes, and Sydney Trains security team and police were alerted to the incident. Transport for NSW humorously suggested the horse was on its way to "stirrup" some trouble in Horsely Park.
After 36 years, the historic Michigan Central train station in Corktown, Detroit, is set to re-open on June 6, 2024, following its purchase by Ford Motor Co. in 2018 for $90 million. The station, closed since 1988, is being renovated into a mobility tech campus, with plans for potential future passenger rail service. The adjacent former Book Depository building, now known as NewLab, has already opened as part of the campus. Additionally, Roosevelt Park in front of the station has undergone a $6 million upgrade and expansion, unifying the park and adding new green spaces and paths.
A man armed with a knife and a hammer wounded three people at the Gare de Lyon train station in Paris, with authorities stating that they do not believe it was a terrorist act. The attacker, who was quickly taken into police custody, is said to suffer from psychiatric troubles. Security in Paris is being heightened as the city prepares to host the upcoming Olympic Games in July.
Brightline is hiring over 170 positions in Orlando for its new station at Orlando International Airport, with starting hourly rates beginning at $20. The new station will connect stops in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach to Orlando, and will be located in the heart of the airport's newest terminal. Interested candidates can meet with representatives at a hiring event on May 18 or at the Orlando Mayor's Job Fair on May 17.
Brightline has unveiled its new 37,350-square-foot train station at Orlando International Airport, which is expected to connect non-stop trains to Miami in under three hours. The company plans to start selling tickets in May and begin service over the summer.
Brightline West has revealed the first images of its planned high-speed train station in Las Vegas, which will be located on Las Vegas Boulevard between Blue Diamond and Warm Springs roads. The station will be built on 110 acres of land, with only about 33 acres needed for the station itself. Plans call for the station to be two stories tall, with a seven-story parking garage, and to feature a self-ticketing area, departure lobby, retail and office space, and a baggage claim area. The station is expected to be operational by 2027.
Brightline's new train station in Orlando, located at the Orlando International Airport, has been unveiled and is set to begin service to South Florida in the coming months. Passengers can choose between "Smart" or "Premium" classes, with one-way fares starting at $79. The trip from Orlando to Miami is expected to take around 3 ½ hours. The station offers amenities such as a bar, retail area, and children's play area. Brightline is also hiring for multiple full-time positions at the new station.