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  South Devon Railway - Home page
We are a registered Charity who operate a Standard Gauge Railway between Buckfastleigh and Totnes in South Devon, England beside the fast flowing river Dart.
The line was built by the South Devon Railway and first opened on 1st May 1872.
It is used here because it's the version used by the former Great Western Railway in their publications and our stated objectives are to promote the standards which best reflect the traditions of the Great Western Railway.
www.southdevonrailway.org   (214 words)

  
  Railway Safety Compliance Policy (January 2001)   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In the context of the continuing, rapid change in the railway industry, Transport Canada (TC) is modernizing its regulatory approach to meet the needs of the industry and of Canadians generally.
The purpose of the Compliance Policy is to guide Railway Safety Inspectors (RSIs) in the use of their statutory powers and in responding appropriately to instances of non-compliance and threats to safe rail operations.
To ensure the highest level of safety, and where an immediate threat is not resolved in the instant, it is normal procedure for an RSI to issue a Notice and Order.
www.tc.gc.ca /railway/Compliance_Manual/Compliance_Policy.htm   (4321 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Alabama Southern Railroad   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A millimetre (American spelling: millimeter, symbol mm) is an SI unit of length that is equal to one thousandth of a metre.
The Columbus and Greenville Railway (AAR reporting mark CAGY) was founded in 1975 to operate divested Illinois Central trackage across the state of Mississippi.
The New York and Atlantic Railway (AAR reporting mark NYA) is a short line railroad formed in 1997 to provide freight service over the tracks of the Long Island Railroad, a public commuter rail agency which had decided to privatize its freight operations.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Alabama-Southern-Railroad   (1652 words)

  
 NS Railway Companies
The only mention of this railway (that I know of) is a few words — "The iron mine was situated three miles south of this location and ore transported in trucks drawn by horses on a railway with rails of maple wood." — on a bronze plaque at Clementsport.
The Atlantic & Inland Railway Co. of Nova Scotia was incorporated by chapter 153 of the Acts of 1893, to build a railway from Liverpool, via Caledonia, to Annapolis or New Germany.
An accepted [certified] bank cheque for the sum of $100,000, made payable to the order of the Minister of Railways and Canals must accompany each tender, which sum will be forfeited if the party tendering declines entering into contract for the work, at the rates stated in the offer submitted.
alts.net /ns1625/railways.html   (9539 words)

  
 PAKISTAN: Old Railway in the Running for Rapid Transit Plan
An attempt to restart it in 2000 failed for lack of patronage but then its managers discovered why -- the system did touch the workplaces of the commuting population but went nowhere near the ever-expanding slums where most of the city's working class lives.
In such a system, buses will be assured an exclusive track that is serviced by the railways with a common ticketing system that would make for huge savings on investments needed to build separate shelters.
Frits Olyslager, an Australian expert here for a workshop organised last week by the city's Mass Transit Cell, said it would be possible to get a BRT system up and running in just 18 short months, compared to the five years it can take to build an elevated railway.
www.ipsnews.net /news.asp?idnews=32043   (1034 words)

  
 ADB Approves $400 Million Loan for Modern Zhengzhou-Xi'an Railway in PRC
The railway line will be the first of eight passenger-dedicated railway lines to be developed in the PRC by 2020.
A corporate entity will be set up to construct and operate the project and, as such, it will contribute to changing railway enterprises from cost centers in a planned economy to profit centers in an increasingly competitive transport market.
The Ministry of Railways is the executing agency for the project, which is due for completion around December 2011.
www.adb.org /Media/Articles/2005/8428_PRC_railway   (607 words)

  
 Suzhou-Huai'an Railway Constuction
The minister of railway and the governors of Anhui and Jiangsu provinces held a meeting to discuss the construction of the railway line and signed the "Summary of Meeting”± according to which the MOR and the two provincial governments have agreed on constructing the proposed Suzhou-Huai'an Railway Line.
The proposed Suzhou-Huai'an Railway Line will be invested by the Bureau of Shanghai Railway administration, Anhui Province Investment Group Co., Ltd. And Jiangsu Province Railway Co., Ltd. Respectively acting as the representatives of the Ministry of Railway, the governments of Anhui and Jiangsu provinces.
The present investment group co., was an amalgamation of the former Anhui Province Railway Construction Investment Co., Ltd, the former Anhui Province Construction Investment Co,.
www.chinadaily.net /bizchina/2006-06/12/content_614043_2.htm   (283 words)

  
 Genesee & Wyoming - RailLink   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and the expiration of the 7-day notice period required by the Surface Transportation Board for GWI to obtain authority to control the railroads owned by RMC.
On an annual basis, GWI expects the acquired business to haul approximately 170,000 carloads and to generate approximately $22 million of operating income, including the impact of certain immediate operating efficiencies.
On an annual basis, including the tax impact of the transaction, GWI expects the acquisition to add approximately $22 million of additional free cash flow defined as Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities of approximately $24 million less Net Cash Used in Investing Activities of approximately $2 million) to its North American operations.
www.gwrr.com /features/gwi_aquisition05262005.html   (1124 words)

  
 National Railway Historical Society - NRHS -
The primary focus of the NRHS Library is North American railways, with a small collection of selected publications on the railways of other countries.
If your ancestor happened to be injured or die in an accident while performing his or her railroad job duties, it is extremely doubtful that we will be able to provide detailed information on such accident.
Also, the Northern Pacific/Great Northern Railway records held by the Minnesota Historical Society in Saint Paul, MN contain vast files on their employees as well as accident/settlement information specific to individuals both employee and passenger.
www.nrhs.com /library.htm   (902 words)

  
 Suzhou-Huai'an Railway Constuction
Since the Jin-Pu Railway Line is now being under much pressure of transportation and the Xin-Chang Railway is now open to traffic, the construction of the proposed Suzhou-Huai'an Railway Line will connect the Jin-Pu Railway Line with the Xin-Chang Railway Line and it will greatly improve the flexibility of the railway networks.
The proposed Suzhou-Huai'an Railway Line is located in the north of Anhui province and the north of Jiangsu Province, where the economic structures are complementary to each other and the advantage and competitiveness has emerged.
Project Content and Scale: The proposed Suzhou-Huai'an Railway Line is in the territory of Suzhou city of Anhui province and Suqian city and Huai'an city of Jiangsu province, and it is between the Xin-Chang Railway Line and Jin-Pu Railway Line.
www.chinadaily.com.cn /bizchina/2006-06/12/content_614043.htm   (582 words)

  
 Railway Children
Railway Children supports street children living alone and at risk on the streets.
We help children all over the world, many of whom live in and around railway stations (hence our name).
Royal Geographical Society lecture by Christian Wolmar on the history of Britain's railways.
www.railwaychildren.org.uk   (0 words)

  
 Wild Animal Park: Wgasa Bush Line Railway   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Nearest dining facility: Thorntree Terrace is at the Railway's entrance; Mombasa Island Cooker is near the Railway's unloading area.
The Railway is an electric monorail ride that takes you on an incredible guided tour of the Wild Animal Park's major Field Exhibits of Asia and Africa.
Your Wgasa Bush Line Railway Tour departs from the railway boarding station near Thorntree Terrace in Nairobi Village, then glides quietly past impressive pachyderms, sleek and sly tigers and lions, and beautiful but recalcitrant Grevy's zebras on its way into the main Field Exhibits.
www.sandiegozoo.org /wap/ex_wgasa_railway.html   (512 words)

  
 Kuranda Scenic Railway - Home Page
Our world famous railway experience is a must-do when visiting Cairns and Tropical North Queensland, Australia.
You will discover the pioneering history of the tropical north from way back in the late 1800's, be astounded by a magnificent engineering feat and explore some of the great characters involved in the construction of this great railway.
Explore the past and enjoy the present on the wonderful Kuranda Scenic Railway.
www.kurandascenicrailway.com.au   (0 words)

  
 Vintage Trolley Systems by John Smatlak
A Vintage Trolley is regularly-scheduled public transportation using genuine historic or replica electric railway cars in an urban environment, which is operated independently from an established railway or trolley museum.
By connecting together activity centers, parking and other forms of transit with convenient service levels, the line can become the key to creating a vibrant cityscape that is attractive to residents and retailers alike.
It's also highly visible, has an easily understood route, and the quiet, pollution-free electric trolleys blend in well with the community.
www.railwaypreservation.com /vintagetrolley/vintagetrolley.htm   (1044 words)

  
 Railway Age Magazine
Railway Age has EXTENDED the deadline and will be accepting nominations for the 2007 SHORT LINE/REGIONAL RAILROAD OF THE YEAR AWARDS until MARCH 2.
14th Railway Age Passenger Trains on Freight Railroads Conference
2008 RAILWAY SECURITY FORUM AND EXPO presented by Railway Age, in cooperation with the Association of American Railroads, American Public Transportation Association, American Short Line & Regional Railroad Association, and Railway Supply Institute
www.railwayage.com   (0 words)

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