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cirdan
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12 September 2003 ICE 275 // Freiburg (DE) - Basel SBB 11.02 (+15) - 11.47 (+8) Basel SBB - Bern TBD The saying goes that if you want...
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12 September 2023 ICE 275 // Freiburg - Basel SBB 11.02 - 11.47 SBB IC61 dba ICE 30575 // Basel SBB - Bern 11.56 - 12.56 The morning...
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The title will become a little more apparent later. For now, let me tell you a story about how Swiss punctuality and efficiency can be a...
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Honestly ! It's people like you, driving around in traffic, you should be setting an example by riding the trains... (just my little...
Friday at 10:44 AM
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In view of saving the planet, it is really important to get as many people out of cars as possible and that means a good many of them...
Friday at 8:52 AM
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We have to keep in mind who makes Youtube videos. This channel seems to "love construction", so maybe not totally unbiased? It is good...
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I think it's not just about journey times but also capacity. The WCML is pretty much close to capacity on its southern portion, and the...
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This video gives a good overview of the project plus a discussion of the various controversies over its construction, the cost overruns...
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I have seen Monkeys walk across the entire right of way with four tracks, on one of the catenary gantries across the track. Dogs of...
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Actually the new Generator Cars with MTU diesel engines are capable of powering a full 26 car train. India uses IIRC 1.5kV 3 Phase 50Hz...
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In two of the three German experiences I've had with service disruptions, I've been able to help Chinese travelers whose English was...
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That's true, especially for onboard staff. Most of the time in Europe they're good enough at English, as long as they aren't rushed or...
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Yup. TriRail Northeast Corridor between Miami Central and Fort Lauderdale is still in the works. If Palm Beach county steps into the mix...
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IIRC, there were plans for Tri-Rail to run some local service along the FEC. If so, Brightline could arrange interline ticketing with...
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sounds like a dairy thing to do.
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