All Railway Gazette International articles in July 2019 – Page 80
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Railway Association of Canada (RAC)
The Railway Association of Canada represents almost 60 freight, tourist, commuter and intercity rail businesses in Canada, their more than 35000 employees, and has over 45 associate suppliers and partners. RAC acts to inform officials, develop programmes, policies and resources and respectfully communicate with the public and media to strengthen ...
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Railway Civil Engineers’ Association (RCEA)
Originally founded in 1921, the RCEA was reconstituted as an Associated Society of the Institution of Civil Engineers in 1997 as a Specialist Knowledge Society for those engaged in the provision and maintenance of railway infrastructure. It fosters continuing professional development and exchange of knowledge and experience, and works closely ...
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Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA)
REMSA provides business development opportunities to members; transfers knowledge about markets, products and the industry to members and their customers; and supports government initiatives that advance the North American railway industry. Address80 M Street SE, Suite 100Washington, DC 20003USAPhone+1 202 844 6026Fax+1 202 204 5753Emailinfo@remsa.orgWebsitewww.remsa.org
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Railway Industry Association (RIA)
RIA is the trade association for UK-based companies in the railway supply industry. It works to promote, support and assist its membership and the wider UK rail industry. The RIA now has over 300 members drawn from across the rail industry and including manufacturers, contractors, maintainers, consultants, leasing companies and ...
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Railway Tie Association (RTA)
Created in 1919, RTA promotes the use of timber sleepers, is involved in research into sleeper design, and covers forest management, timber preservation techniques and industry safety. Address131 Woodstone DriveVicksburg, MS 39183USAPhone+1 770 460 5553Fax+1 770 460 5573Emailties@rta.orgWebsitewww.rta.org
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Union of European Railway Engineer Associations (UEEIV)
Union Europäischer Eisenbahn-Ingenieur-VerbändeUnion des Associations Européennes d’Ingenieurs Ferroviaries
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Astana Light Metro
Work began on the 1520 mm gauge north-south route on July 4 2011 (41·8 km, 27 stops), but was cancelled in 2014. In 2015 an agreement was signed with Chinese contractors, with construction restarting in 2017 but stopping again in 2019 with the city authority again putting the project on ...
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Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA)
First line opened 1979; network comprises two main routes serving six branches with 38 stations. See Atlanta network map. The original line designations (on compass point directions) were replaced by line colours in October 2009. Atlanta Metro LineDirectionkmstaopenedlast extendedfromto Red north-south 14·7 5 1981-12-04 2000-12-16 North ...
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Old Augusta Railroad Co (OAR)
This short line was built in 1983 to serve a cellulose wood pulp mill at New Augusta (MS). It runs north from Canadian National’s Beaumont Subdivsion (Hattiesburg – Mobile). In 2017 OAR purchased the mill’s stake in the railway. AddressPO Box 329New Augusta, MS 39462USAPhone+1 601 964 7140Fax+1 601 964 ...
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Railway Technical Society of Australasia (RTSA)
RTSA promotes the science and practice of railway engineering and related technology, and seeks the advancement of the rail industry through excellence in engineering and technology. It represents the interests of rail professionals in Australia and New Zealand. Address11 National CircuitBarton, ACT 2600AustraliaPhone+61 2 6270 6555Emailadmin@rtsa.com.auWebsitewww.rtsa.com.au
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Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR), Australia
Established in 2013 by National Rail Safety reform legislation, the ONRSR has established a single rail safety regulator and unified set of national regulations. ONRSR has responsibility for regulatory oversight of rail safety in every Australian state and territory, to promote and improve national rail safety and ensure the safety ...
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TX Logistik Austria GmbH
Open-access freight operator, subsidiary of German TX Logistik GmbH; five locos of TX Logistik AG are permitted to run in Austria. AddressAm Concorde Park E2/132320 SchwechatAustriaPhone+43 1 707 2325Fax+43 1 707 2397Emailinfo@txlogistik.euWebsitewww.txlogistik.eu Company size Employees20
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Ministry of Climate Change, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation & Technology (BMK), Austria
Bundesministerin für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie
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Roads & Transport Authority (Dubai)
RTA is responsible for planning and implementation of Dubai’s transport infrastructure projects, including the Dubai metro and Al Sufouh Tram. AddressPO Box 118899Marrakesh RoadDubaiUnited Arab EmiratesPhone+971 4 284 4444Fax+971 4 206 5555Emailinfo@rta.aeWebsitewww.rta.ae
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South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA)
Amongst its other public transport activities, SYMCA stipulates, subsidises, develops and monitors local rail services in South Yorkshire, extending to 256 km serving 27 stations. It is also responsible for development of the Sheffield Supertram network. The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) transport committee is made up of nominated ...