All Railway Gazette International articles in July 2019 – Page 28
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Black Mesa & Lake Powell Railroad (BLKM)
Opened in 1973, this isolated electrified line hauled coal from Peabody Coal’s Kayenta mine in the Four Corners area of northern Arizona to the Navajo power station at Page. Power generation ceased at the end of 2019 with the railway mothballed, albeit with electrrification dismantled. AddressPO Box 850Page, AZ 86040-0850USAPhone+1 ...
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Blacklands Railroad (BLR)
This short line founded in 1999 runs from a connection with UP and G&W’s Dallas Garland & Northeastern Railroad at Greenville, to the northeast of Dallas, running east to Commerce, Sulphur Springs and Mount Pleasant, where there is a further connection with UP. In 2010 it took over UP’s 22·4 ...
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Blackpool Transport Services Ltd (BTS)
First line opened 1885; three operating routes serving 39 stops. Mostly segregated alignment, but includes 1·7 km street running. Refurbishment of the route with introduction of low-floor cars was complete in April 2012; two additional LRVs entered service in March 2018. The north-south seafront route has now been joined by ...
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen (BLET)
Founded in 1863, BLET promotes and protects the rights, interests and safety of its 59 000 members. On January 1 2004 the BLE merged with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, becoming the BLET. Address7061 East Pleasant Valley RdIndependence, OH 44131USAPhone+1 216 241 2360Fax+1 216 241 6516Emailpresstaff@ble-t.orgWebsiteble-t.org
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Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr (BMDV, Germany)
Federal Ministry for Digital & Transport, Germany
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BNSF Railway Co
BNSF extends across 28 US states west of the Mississippi, and short sections of route into three Canadian provinces. See USA & Canada network map. Its principal commodities are coal, grain, intermodal containers, chemicals, metals and minerals. It operates 25 intermodal hubs across the network, with principal operating sectors earning ...
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Indian Railway Board (IRB – India)
First line opened 1853, first electrification 1925. The Railway Board functions reports to the Ministry of Railways, and exercises all the powers of central government in respect of railway regulation, construction, maintenance and operation. Major projects cover gauge conversion to India’s national 1 676 mm gauge, dedicated freight lines and ...
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Bodensee-Oberschwaben-Bahn & Co KG (BOB)
Created in 1993, runs local service on the Friedrichshafen–Aulendorf line for DBAG; operational assistance is provided by Hohenzollerische Landesbahn AG (HzL). AddressPO Box 238088013 FriedrichshafenGermanyPhone+49 7541 5050Fax+49 7541 505221Emailinfo@bob-fn.deWebsitewww.bob-fn.de Traffic Passenger journeys1·2 millionPassenger-km14 millionInformation year2006 Company size Employees100 Network data Gauge1435 mmLength42 kmRolling stock7 ...
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Empresa Metro Bogotá
A heavy rail metro line is planned for Colombia’s capital. On August 6 2018 prequalifying of bidders to build a metro line began, with the APCA Transmimetro selected in October 2019. Running eastward from Carrera 96 and Portal Américas on the west side of the city, the line is to ...
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Border Pacific Railroad (BOP)
This short line links UP at Mission with Rio Grande City, Texas. It is owned by Starr Camargo Bridge Co. AddressPO Box 156Rio Grande City, TX 78582-0156USAPhone+1 956 487 5606Fax+1 956 487 4678Emailsfvale@aol.comWebsitewww.starrbridge.com Network data Gauge1435 mmLength50·9 kmRolling stock1 Diesel locomotives
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Transports Bordeaux Métropole (TBM)
Opened 2003; six-line light rail/tram network serving 135 stops. See Bordeaux network map. The first section of Line A opened on December 21 2003. City centre segments are equipped with APS ground-level power supply. Keolis Bordeaux took over as franchised operator in May 2009. Initial sections of Lines B and ...
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Eltrans Botosani
First line opened 1991; network comprised 2 routes. On July 31 2020 tram services were suspended and replaced by bus operations, with permanent end of tram service confirmed in 2022. The related infrastructure is to be removed. AddressCalea Nationala 2710010 BotosaniRomaniaPhone+40 231 518671Fax+40 231 511373Emailoffice@eltransbt.roWebsitewww.eltransbt.ro Network data Gauge1435 ...
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Conseil Régional de Bourgogne - Franche-Comté
Regional councils are responsible for subsidising and specifying service levels for local railways, receiving a grant from central government towards the subsidy. They also finance purchase of new trains. The 2014 French regions reform resulted in merger of Bourgogne and Franche-Comté on January 1 2016. Address17 boulevard TrémouilleCS 2350221035 Dijon ...
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Brandon Corporation Railroad (BRAN)
Serves local industries connected to the former South Omaha Terminal Railway route through south Omaha, Nebraska. It was taken over by Brandon Corp in 1978. The railway interchanges with BNSF and UP. Address4901 South 28th StreetOmaha, NE 68107USAPhone+1 402 731 5660 Network data Gauge1435 mmLength27·7 kmRolling stock2 Diesel ...
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Cia Brasileira de Trens Urbanos (CBTU)
CBTU is responsible for construction, maintenance and operation of the Federal suburban passenger services. It also administers the metro-type systems in Recife and Belo Horizonte, and suburban lines in Natal, João Pessoa and Maceió. AddressEstrada Velha da Tijuca 77-UsinaCEP 20531-080 Rio de JaneiroBrazilPhone+55 21 2575 3399Fax+55 21 2570 7343Emailimprensa@cbtu.gov.brWebsitewww.cbtu.gov.br ...