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	Rail transport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Rail transport is an energy-efficient and capital-intensive means of mechanized land transport.
		Rail transport as a form of public transit in the United States is rare outside the Northeast Corridor.
		Railways soon spread throughout the United Kingdom and through the world, and became the dominant means of land transport for nearly a century, until the invention of aircraft and automobiles, which prompted a gradual decline in railways.
	www.tocatch.info /en/Railways.htm (2837 words)

	Rail transport (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Main article: Rail transport operations A Rail transport system consists of several necessary elements, and should be viewed from a system-wide perspective when planning, constructing and maintaining it.
		Main article: Rail terminology Retro train "Costerina", [[Gdynia - Koscierzyna, Poland]] In Britain and other British Commonwealth countries the term railway is used in preference to railroad, while in the United States the reverse is true.
		See also: Rail transport in the United Kingdom Subways, metros, elevated lines, trolley lines, and undergrounds are all specialized railways.
	rail-transport.iqnaut.net (1810 words)

	Rail transport information information - Search.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Rail transport is an energy-efficient means of mechanised land transport.
		Rail lines that carry little traffic are often built with a single track used by trains in both directions; on rail lines like these, "crossovers", "passing loops" or "passing sidings", which consist of short stretches of double track, are provided along the line to allow trains to pass each other, and travel in opposite directions.
		In the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth of Nations countries, the term railway is used in preference to railroad, while in the United States the reverse is true.
	c10-ss-1-lb.cnet.com /reference/Rail_transport (2924 words)

	Transport in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This shift from rail to road is both caused by, and a cause of, changes in the relative sizes of their networks; wheareas the rail network has halved from 31,336 km in 1950 to 16,116 km today, the motorway network, which today is 3476 km long, did not exist in 1950.
		The Highways Agency (a division of the Department of Transport) is responsible for maintaining motorways and trunk roads in England.
		Due to the United Kingdom's island nature, before the Channel Tunnel and the advent of air travel the only way to enter or leave the country was on water, except at the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Transport_in_the_United_Kingdom (2026 words)

	Rail transport in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rail transport systems developed independently on the two islands of Great Britain and Ireland, and most of the railway construction in the Republic of Ireland was undertaken before independence in 1922.
		Rail transport in Great Britain discusses rail transport on the larger of the British isles, comprising England, Scotland and Wales.
		Rail transport in Ireland discusses rail transport on the island of Ireland, comprising the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rail_transport_in_the_United_Kingdom (365 words)

	Rail transport
		In all, under the right circumstances, a train needs 50-70% less energy to transport a given tonnage of freight (or given number of passengers), than by road.
		A rail transport system consists of several necessary elements, and should be viewed from a system-wide perspective.
		In the late 18th century, iron rails began to be employed: British civil engineer William Jessop designed edge rails to be used with flanged wheels for use on a scheme in Loughborough, Leicestershire (in 1789 and subsequently opened an iron-works to produce more rails).
	www.camcity.co.uk /directory-articles/Railway (1152 words)

	Wikinfo \| Railroad
		As a result levels of rail transport have in some times and places been reduced in order to save money(see Beeching Axe).
		Like other forms of public transport, many railways are having to make considerable investment in order to meet new requirements for security in the face of recent terrorism incidents.
		Grade crossing collisions are relatively common in the United States where there are several thousand each year killing about 500 people.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Railroad (1674 words)

	Urban Transport Technology - Bristol Tramway Light Rail System - United Kingdom
		The Bristol Light Rail System has been projected by a public/private partnership between the local authorities of Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council (UK) together with the private sector, Citylink in association with Railtrack PLC.
		In the planner's opinion, the light rail system will also have the potential to enhance the economic competitiveness of the North Bristol corridor as well as introducing protected green areas and reducing pollution.
		The project is the result of a private/public funding scheme which saw the government cooperate with the private sector (Thameslink) to reach the original £105million envisaged for the construction (presently the overall cost is believed to be in the order of £120 million).
	www.urbantransport-technology.com /projects/bristol/index.html (650 words)

	Urban Transport Technology - Gatwick Express Airport Rail Link, London, United Kingdom
		On privatisation, bus and rail operator National Express was awarded a 15-year franchise for Gatwick Express from April 1996, on the condition that it invested in new trains.
		Gatwick Express was carrying 83% of all rail passengers to the airport by 1998, exploiting its advantage of offering the fastest journey time from the airport to central London.
		The leading vehicle of each unit is largely luggage space, which can be carried in standard airline containers, but also with racks for bicycles and skis.
	www.urbantransport-technology.com /projects/gatwick (667 words)

	Bladerunner dualmode concept from the United Kingdom features large truck that can operate on an existin railroad
		It is as applicable to freight as to passenger transport.
		The exclusive routeing, speed and fuel economy of rail is combined with the convenience and organisational economy of road.
		This is done by mounting the motive unit's cab, not on the chassis directly, but on a turntable frame that pins to the front of the trailer.
	faculty.washington.edu /jbs/itrans/bladerunnerupdate.htm (834 words)

	Rail transport - Gurupedia
		transport, designed to be used by trains, for transporting both passengers and freight.
		In the late 18th century, iron rails began to be employed: British civil engineer William Jessop designed edge rails to be used with flanged wheels for use on a scheme in
		Railways soon spread throughout Britain and through the world, and became the dominant means of land transport for nearly a century, until the invention of aircraft and
	www.gurupedia.com /r/ra/rail_transport.htm (1062 words)

	United Kingdom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		SAFETY AND SECURITY: The United Kingdom is stable and modern but shares with the rest of the world an increased threat of terrorist incidents of international origin, as well as violence related to the political situation in Northern Ireland (a part of the United Kingdom).
		Roads in the United Kingdom are generally excellent, but are narrow and often congested in urban areas.
		Air travelers to and from the United Kingdom should be aware that penalties against alcohol-related and other in-flight crimes (“air rage”) are stiff and are being enforced with prison sentences.
	www.globalcareernews.com /publish/article_2.shtml (2880 words)

	United Kingdom Logistics/Transport job search - GisaJob (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Director or Transport role will involve responsibility for a team of 50 across the UK, who are currently involved in the following areas of work:- major transport planning schemes, network managment, public transport and ITS work.
		Highway Engineers - Transportation We are currently representing a client who is seeking highly motivated highway engineers who wish to develop their careers in the project management design and procurement of major engineering projects.
		A principal transport planner to deliver projects in the fields of highways and transportation.You should have a degree in civil engineering and familiar with highway issues.
	www.gisajob.co.uk /Transportation_jobs.html (1467 words)

	United Kingdom travel guide - Wikitravel
		The capital city of the United Kingdom (and the largest city) is London.
		The United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy, with a queen (or king) as the head of state, and a prime minister as the democratically elected head of government.
		Most basic mapping in the United Kingdom is undertaken by the Ordnance Survey of Great Britain (in England, Scotland and Wales) and the Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.
	wikitravel.org /en/United_Kingdom (12668 words)

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		This can be done witha single track used by trains in both directions; on rail lines like these, "crossovers", "passing loops" or "passing sidings", which consist of short stretches of double track, are provided along the line to allow trains to pass each other, and travel in opposite directions.
		In Britain, vandalism is thought responsible for about half of rail accidents.Railroad lines are zoned or divided into blocks guarded by combinations of block signals, operating rules, and automatic-control devices so that at most one train may be in a block at any time.
		Annual death rates on roads are over 40,000 in the United States and about 3000 in Britain, compared with a thousand passenger fatalities on railways in the United States and under 20 in Britain.
	www.friendsoftiny.bravehost.com /page1.htm (1871 words)

	National Rail information information - Search.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The brand and company are jointly owned by the privatised passenger rail companies of Great Britain, which were formed out of British Rail, the now-defunct state-owned rail operator.
		The term is usually used to distinguish these services from rail passenger services in the United Kingdom that do not have a British Rail background.
		Some scheduled passenger services running on Network Rail lines, for example Eurostar, Heathrow Express, the Tyne and Wear Metro and the London Underground, are not part of the National Rail network.
	c10-ss-1-lb.cnet.com /reference/National_Rail (651 words)

	Overview - FirstGroup plc
		FirstGroup plc is a leading provider of bus and rail transport in the United Kingdom ("U.K.") and North America.
		Similar to the United States ("U.S.") during Reagan's presidency in the 1980's, the Thatcher government in the U.K. deregulated its transportation industry, resulting in cost savings, efficiency and value to the taxpayer, and commercial opportunity to private contractors.
		In the early 1980s, led by Moir Lockhead, current Chief Executive Officer of FirstGroup plc, a group of local managers risked their personal fortunes on a great commercial endeavor when they purchased the Aberdeen, Scotland transit operation from the government.
	www.firsttransit.com /overview_firstplc.php (329 words)

	Department for Transport
		Please use the links on the right hand side to Transport Direct and DirectGov for journey planners and further motoring information.
		The Department for Transport has announced new aviation security arrangements which came into effect on Friday 22 September 2006.
		Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander announced programme entry approval to extend the Nottingham Express Transit.
	www.dft.gov.uk (76 words)

	Achilles - United Kingdom/Transport/UK Rail Supplier Qualification Scheme
		Link-up is the UK rail industry supplier qualification scheme, providing a single common registration, qualification and audit process for suppliers that is shared by the UK rail industry.
		Network Rail has received many exemption applications from a large cross-section of the industry.Â Much has been learned from the applications received, as you might appreciate, but the initial evaluation process will be completed shortly.
		All applicants will be advised of the outcome of this process in writing by Network Rail - in line with the published Proof Audit Exemption Policy.
	www.rail.achilles.com (493 words)

	European Commission - Rail Transport and Interoperability - Information by country - United Kingdom
		The Network Statement is published by Network Rail, the Infrastructure manager in Great Britain.
		Directive 2001/14/EC of 26 February 2001 on the allocation of capacity and the levying of charges for the use of railway infrastructure and safety certification, OJ L 75, 15 March 2001 (Implementation by 15 March 2003):
		The Railways Act 1993, as amended by the Transport Act 2000.
	ec.europa.eu /transport/rail/countries/uk/mne_en.htm (645 words)

	UK Passenger Rail Transport 2003: Industry Research Report
		Snapshots’ UK Passenger Rail Transport 2003 report provides 2002 year-end market data, with 2003 estimates and five-year forecasts.
		The report gives an instant overview of the UK passenger rail transport market and covers passenger railway services.
		The data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis.
	www.mindbranch.com /products/R512-1764.html (183 words)

	Railways
		DfT's Rail Group was set up in summer 2005 following the Railways Act 2005 which gained Royal Assent on 7 April 2005.
		Overview of departmental rail policies, plans and activities with supporting facts and other information.
		This section includes information on community rail, high level output statements and other strategies including cycling.
	www.railways.dft.gov.uk (248 words)

	Transport Rail United Kingdom Business Directory UK Business Advertising England, Scotland, Wales and N. Ireland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Transport Rail United Kingdom Business Directory UK Business Advertising England, Scotland, Wales and N. Ireland
		Transport Rail United Kingdom Business Directory UK United Kingdom: Transport: Rail:
		The Ugandan dictator Idi Amin was a fan of Hitler, a murderer of 300,000 and perhaps even a cannibal.
	business-directory-advertising.co.uk /o-uk/Transport/Rail (479 words)

	jobsin - UK jobs, vacancies and careers - United Kingdom Logistics/Transport Rail jobs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to carry out circuit design and wiring, PLC Programming as well as taking on active role in the sourcing of parts and components used in the assembly and commissioning of the electrical elements of a replica train cab for a simulator used in the training of drivers.
		The main emphasis of the role will be to assist in the integration of Rolling Stock with the various engineering and systems engineering disciplines necessary, to achieve the overall performance requirements of a transit system.
		Experience within the rail industry is preferred but applicants from an automotive or aerospace background will also be considered.
	www.jobsin.co.uk /Rail_jobs.html (1275 words)

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