Vossloh to supply smart switches for Belgian High-Speed Line to France
Vossloh will supply high-speed switches for the modernization of Belgium’s HSL 1 line, which connects Brussels to the French border, under contracts awarded by the railway infrastructure manager Infrabel. The contracts, covering both the production and maintenance of the components, are worth approximately EUR 17 million. The HSL 1 line, which entered service in 1997, […]
Shipper Associations to STB: Make Public ‘Schedule 5.8’
The Alliance for Chemical Distribution, American Chemistry Council, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, and The Fertilizer Institute are requesting that the Surface Transportation Board (STB) direct Union Pacific (UPC) and Norfolk Southern (NS) to redesignate Schedule 5.8 of their merger agreement from “Highly Confidential” to “Public.” Schedule 5.8 describes the contractual term “Materially Burdensome Regulatory […]
New York Central Timetables (1952)
New York Central Timetables (1952) Apr 16, 26 01:05 PM The information presented here higlights the New York Central’s public timetables from the 1952 “Official Guide Of The Railways.” Read More Wisconsin “Murder Mystery” Dinner Train Rides Apr 16, 26 12:55 PM Whether you’re a fan of mystery novels or simply relish a night of […]
Japanese assistance for Moldova’s Railways
Moldova’s railways will receive support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in the process of modernizing railway infrastructure and logistics. These topics were discussed during a meeting attended by Deputy Prime Minister Vladimir Bolea, Secretary of State Mircea Păscăluță, and representatives of JICA. Analysis of logistics flows and the regional market During the discussions, […]
For Amtrak, a New L-D Train Fleet
Amtrak on April 15 issued an RFP (Request for Proposals) for its new Long-Distance train fleet replacement contract, which includes more than 800 single-level railcars across 14 routes. This is “a major step toward modernizing overnight and cross-country travel,” according to “America’s Railroad,” which also released a video (below) highlighting its “vision for the future […]
Missouri Pacific Timetables (August, 1952)
Milwaukee Road Timetables (1952) Apr 15, 26 11:30 PM The information here includes the Milwaukee Road’s complete “Official Guide” timetables from the August, 1952 edition. Read More Missouri Pacific Timetables (August, 1952) Apr 15, 26 10:58 PM Presented here is Missouri Pacific’s public timetables from the August, 1952 issue of the “Official Guide.” This time […]
Alicante train station is reshaping the city center
Today, Alicante train station is one of the most important transportation hubs in southeastern Spain, serving both the regional network of the Valencian Community and long-distance connections within the national rail system. Located on the Mediterranean Corridor, the station handles millions of passengers annually, serving as a vital gateway between the coast, major Spanish cities, […]
Class I Briefs: UP, NS, BNSF, CN
UP A new destination terminal for aggregate is open for business in UP’s Denison Rail Yard in Texas, the product of two years of work and collaboration between Dolese Bros. Co. and UP, the Class I recently announced. Dolese, an Oklahoma-based construction materials company with roots dating back to before statehood, held a grand opening […]
Milwaukee Road Timetables (1952)
Milwaukee Road Timetables (1952) Apr 15, 26 11:30 PM The information here includes the Milwaukee Road’s complete “Official Guide” timetables from the August, 1952 edition. Read More Missouri Pacific Timetables (August, 1952) Apr 15, 26 10:58 PM Presented here is Missouri Pacific’s public timetables from the August, 1952 issue of the “Official Guide.” This time […]
Double take: Zürichs VBZ and the Rhaetian Railway switch liveries
advertisement Does the Zurich Transport Authority VBZ now operate trains? And does the Swiss Rhaetian Railway now operate trams? Is this a late April fools joke? No its just a fun little visual trick, where both operators have swapped each others liveries out. Here’s what’s going on: As part of this year’s Sechseläuten festival, […]