All Railway Gazette International articles in July 2019 – Page 75
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Sidi Bel Abbès Tramway
Opened 2017, Algeria’s fourth tram system. Single line serving 25 stops. The line runs from Les Cascades to the east of the centre via the university to the new north station, from where it returns south via the city centre (crossing the line to Les Cascades) and continuing southwest to ...
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Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC), New Zealand
The Commission seeks to influence transport safety improvements through promoting the learning from its investigations and wider work, and by ensuring it keeps up to date with international research and best practice for accident investigation. AddressLevel 710 Brandon StreetPO Box 10-323Wellington 6140New ZealandPhone+64 4 473 3112Emailinquiries@taic.org.nzWebsitewww.taic.org.nz
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Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB)
Established by the Railways & Transport Safety Act 2003, RAIB is the independent railway accident investigation organisation for the UK. Its role is to contribute to safety and prevent future accidents by identifying the causes of accidents and other contributory factors. RAIB works with the Department for Transport. AddressThe WharfStores ...
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Pan American Railway Congress Association (ACPF)
The Association, founded in 1907, is a technical consultant body of the Organisation of American States and its members are the governments and railroads of the American continents. Its aim is to promote the development of rail transport and in this connection periodically holds congresses. The governments and associated railroads ...
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Zeleznicka Infrastruktura Crne Gore ad
First line in what is now Montenegro opened in 1908. Formerly part of Jugoslav Railways (JZ), a separate organisation was set up in 2003 to operate the railways in Montenegro, which comprise a main line from the border with Serbia at Vrbnica to Bar (167 km, opened 1976), a branch ...
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Makedonski Železnici Transport AD Skopje (MŽ-T)
MŽ-T has taken over running freight and passenger services from Makedonski Železnici (MŽ-I) which is now the infrastructure company. Address3 Makedonska brigada 661000 SkopjeNorth MacedoniaPhone+389 2 3248 701Fax+389 2 3248 719Emailmztransportad@mztransportad.com.mkWebsitewww.mztransportad.com.mk Traffic Passenger journeys0.8 millionPassenger-km80·1 millionFreight Tonnes2·4 millionTonne-km411 millionInformation year2014 Company size Employees1 181 ...
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Shanghai Railway Administration
Covers the east of China (Shandong, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi and Anhui provinces), responsible for Ji’nan, Shanghai, Nanchang Railway Bureau; delivering the responsibilities of the National Railway Administration at a regional level. Address80 Tianmu E RdZhabeiShanghaiChinaPhone+86 21 5123 7550Fax+86 21 5123 6680E-mailshanghaidiquju@nra.gov.cnWebsitewww.shrail.com
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Shenyang Railway Administration
Covers the northeast of China (Heilongjiang, Jilin and Liaoning provinces), responsible for the Shenyang, Harbin Railway Bureau; delivering the responsibilities of the National Railway Administration at a regional level. AddressS 3rd RdHeping110001 Shenyang, Liaoning ProvinceChinaPhone+86 24 6209 1900Fax+86 24 6209 1999Emailshenyangdiquju@nra.gov.cnWebsitewww.nra.gov.cn
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Wuhan Railway Administration
Covers the central part of China (Hunan, Hubei and Henan provinces), responsible for the Wuhan, Zhengzhou Railway Bureau; delivering the responsibilities of the National Railway Administration at a regional level. AddressWuhan, Hubei ProvinceChinaPhone+86 27 5115 2008Fax+86 27 5115 2009Emailwuhandiquju@nra.gov.cnWebsitewww.nra.gov.cn/dqjg/whj/zyzz
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Xi’an Railway Administration
Covers the centre-north of China (Shaanxi, Shanxi and Nei Mongol provinces), responsible for the Taiyuan, Hohhot, Xi’an Railway Bureau; delivering the responsibilities of the National Railway Administration at a regional level. AddressXi’an, Shaanxi ProvinceChinaPhone+86 29 8239 3259Fax+86 29 8239 3239Emailxiandiquju@nra.gov.cnWebsitewww.nra.gov.cn/dqjg/xaj/zyzz
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National Railway Administration, China
Established January 2014 as part of the reorganisation following abolition of the former Ministry of Railways. It monitors the safety, project quality and technical standards employed at China Railways Corp, and reports to the Ministry of Transportation. The NRA operates seven regional oversight bodies to provide sub-national co-ordination of railway ...
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Railway Administration Executive Agency (RAEA), Bulgaria
RAEA is the national authority for rail safety. Amongst other responsibilities, it is the regulator controlling access to railway infrastructure, monitors the railways’ public service obligations, and is responsible for interoperability as a part of the trans-European railway. Address5 Gen Iosif Gurko St1000 SofiaBulgariaPhone+359 2 9 409 428Fax+359 2 987 ...
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Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)
First metro line opened 1983, light rail opened 1992. Network comprises single metro route with 14 stations, and light rail line with 33 stations. See Baltimore network map. The metro line running northwest from the city centre is branded Metro SubwayLink. It opened to Reisterstown Plaza in November 1983, ...
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Ministry of Economic Affairs & Communications, Estonia
The Minister’s responsibilities extend to all forms of transport. The Railway Division of the Department of Road & Railways organises and co-ordinates legislation and development projects for the state railways, provides operating licences and prepares international agreements, and participates in decisions affecting finance, business activity, new construction, procurement of rolling ...
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Ministry of Rural Affairs & Infrastructure, Sweden
The ministry’s responsibilities relate to transport and infrastructure, rural areas, food and land- and water-based industries, regional development, housing, and community planning. For transport and infrastructure, policy objectives are focussed on ensuring the provision of economically efficient, sustainable transport services for the general public and businesses throughout Sweden. This area ...
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Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)
Set up by the National Department of Transport in March 2009, PRASA brings together ownership and management of commuter operation Metrorail, long-distance services operated under the name Shosholoza Meyl and the Premier Classe hotel trains, together with passenger road transport and property management. It was created by restructuring the former ...
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Railway Safety Regulator (RSR), South Africa
Created in 2002, the regulator oversees safety and promotes improved safety performance, develops regulations and ensures railways’ compliance with the National Railway Safety Regulator act. AddressBuilding 4, Waterfall Point Office ParkCorner Waterfall and Woodmead DriveWaterfall CityMidrand 1685South AfricaPhone+27 10 495 5391Emailinfo@rsr.org.zaWebsitewww.rsr.org.za
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Southern African Railways Association (SARA)
Formed in 1996, the association aims to improve the operational efficiency of the 15 railways in the Southern African Development Community. Its three main committees cover operational, safety and infrastructure matters; competition issues; and human resources development. Address67 Fife AvenueHarareZimbabwePhone+263 4 736777Fax+263 4 736813Emailsara@sararail.orgWebsitewww.sararail.org