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Tracks in time: 200 years of locomotive technology
WEBMay 19, 2015 · 1812-1848: moving steam forward. From the humble beginnings of Trevithick’s Penydarren locomotive, steam-powered rail transport gradually built momentum in Britain through the first half of the 19th century, with subsequent innovators building on the foundation he set. Matthew Murray proved the …
iLint: the world’s first hydrogen-powered train
WEBJan 22, 2018 · Alstom is making progress on its Coradia iLint train, the world’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train, expected to launch in Germany this year. The train, which emits no carbon and is capable of operating in near-silence, could be set to revolutionise the future of rolling stock while improving air quality. Coradia iLint is …
Top ten fastest trains in the world - Railway Technology
WEBAug 28, 2013 · Europeans and Asians currently operate the fastest high speed trains in the world, regularly commuting on trains such as the Shanghai Maglev and Harmony CRH 380A. While these two currently hold all the records, other fast trains, such as the HEMU-400X, Zefiro 380 and Talgo Avril, are close contenders for the crown of …
TGV France High Speed Railways operated by SNCF
WEBNov 3, 1998 · The TGV/LGV system evolved from several projects aimed at cutting rail journey times, with hover and magnetic levitation systems and gas turbine propulsion being discarded along the way. “The majority of TGV operate at a maximum service speed of 300km/h (186mph) or 320km/h (199mph).”. Assuming the …
Unveiling the World's Oldest Metro Systems - Railway Technology
WEBLine M3 was opened in 1976, which marked the start of the three lines being colour-coded yellow for M1, red for M2 and blue for M3. The system features the first automated metro route in Eastern Europe on the M4 line which opened in March 2014.It was estimated that the line would save passengers 14 million hours of travel time each year, as well as lowering the amount of road traffic.
The world’s busiest train stations - Railway Technology
WEBAug 8, 2012 · Serving 250,000 passengers each day, Union Sation is the busiest train station in Canada. Located in Toronto, Union has more than 2,000 rights of way, making it one of the most complex stations in the world. Inter-city trains at Union Station are operated by Via Rail, and Ontario Northland, while commuter rail …
Timeline: 165 years of history on Indian Railways - Railway …
WEBJun 12, 2018 · In April, Indian Railways celebrated 165 years since its first passenger trains went into service in the country. This feature takes a deeper look at the long and complex history of one of the world’s largest rail employers, from the British Raj to the modern rail operations of a developing superpower. Joe Baker June 12, 2018.
Overhead lines vs third rail: how does rail electrification work?
WEBSep 13, 2023 · The third rail electrification system, also known as the contact rail system, provides power to trains through a conductor rail placed alongside, or between, running rails. Trains have metal contact blocks, or ‘contact shoes’, which make contact with the conductor rail. Conductor rails are mostly steel (a specially conductive type).
The world’s worst train disasters - Railway Technology
WEBJan 1, 2014 · The Awash rail accident caused approximately 400 deaths and remains the worst train disaster ever in Africa. The accident occurred in January 1985 near the town of Awash in Ethiopia due to the derailment of an express train. The train derailed and crashed on a curve while crossing a bridge between Arba and …
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