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Portion Working
A dividing train is a passenger train that separates into two trains partway along its route, so as to serve two destinations. Inversely, two trains from different origins may be railway coupling, coupled together mid-route to reach a common endpoint. Trains on complex routes may divide or couple multiple times. The general Glossary of rail transport terms, term for coupling two or more trains along their shared route sections is portion working. For example, the westbound ''Empire Builder'' travels from Chicago Union Station to , Washington, where its cars are divided into two trains: one continues to Portland Union Station and one to King Street Station, Seattle. On the eastbound trip, trains from Portland and Seattle are coupled at Spokane before traveling as one train to Chicago. Dividing trains are useful where line capacity is limited, allowing multiple trains to use the same train path, path over a congested part of a network. The common sections will often be the busiest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coupling THA 9364 B M-Z, June 2014 (5)
A coupling is a device used to connect two shafts together at their ends for the purpose of transmitting power. The primary purpose of couplings is to join two pieces of rotating equipment while permitting some degree of misalignment or end movement or both. In a more general context, a coupling can also be a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent parts or objects. Couplings do not normally allow disconnection of shafts during operation, however there are torque limiter, torque-limiting couplings which can slip or disconnect when some torque limit is exceeded. Selection, installation and maintenance of couplings can lead to reduced maintenance time and maintenance cost. Uses Shaft couplings are used in machinery for several purposes. A primary function is to transfer power from one end to another end (ex: motor transfer power to pump through coupling). Other common uses: * To alter the vibration characteristics of rotating units * To connect the driving ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UK Railway Signalling
The railway signalling system used across the majority of the United Kingdom rail network uses lineside signals to control the movement and speed of trains. The modern-day system mostly uses two, three, and four aspect colour-light signals using track circuit – or axle counter – block signalling. It is a development of the original absolute block signalling that is still being used on many secondary lines. The use of lineside signals in Britain is restricted to railways with a maximum speed limit of up to . This is the maximum speed at which the train can travel safely using line-side signalling; if the train runs any faster, it will not be possible for the train driver to safely read colour-light signalling. Trains operating at speeds faster than 125 mph (for example on High Speed 1) use an in-cab signalling system that automatically determines and calculates speed restrictions. Early days In the days of the first British railways, "policemen" were employed by ev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lille Flandres
Lille-Flandres station (, ) is the main railway station of Lille, capital of French Flanders. It is a terminus for SNCF Intercity and regional trains. It opened in 1842 as the ''Gare de Lille'', but was renamed in 1993 when Lille Europe station opened. There is a walking distance between the two stations, which are also adjacent stops on one of the lines of the Lille Metro. Construction The station was built by Léonce Reynaud and Sydney Dunnett for the CF du Nord. Construction began in 1869 and ended in 1892. The station front is the old front from Paris' Gare du Nord and was dismantled then reassembled in Lille at the end of the 19th century; an extra storey, as well as a large clock, were added to the original design. Dunnett added the Hôtel des Voyageurs in 1887, and the rooftop in 1892. Services The station is served by the following services: *High speed services (''TGV'') Paris - Lille *High speed services (''TGV'') Paris - Lille - Tourcoing *Intercity services (N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SNCB Class 18 (Siemens)
The SNCB/NMBS HLE 18 (Siemens class ES60U3) are a series of four axle Bo′Bo′ multivoltage electric Siemens EuroSprinter locomotives ordered in two batches of sixty in 2006 and 2008. The locomotives were supplied for use by SNCB/NMBS (Belgian national railways) on passenger services. 96 of the class form the HLE 18 class, 24 units fitted with an automatic central coupler form the SNCB HLE 19 class. History An order for 60 units, value €211 million, was placed in December 2006 for delivery between January 2009 and June 2010. In December 2008, an option to order 60 more locomotives was exercised for an amount of € 222M, for delivery between June 2010 and April 2012. The locomotives were ordered to replace Belgian Railways Class 13, Class 21 and Class 27 locomotives on passenger intercity services. The Class 13 were mostly displaced on freight trains while the Class 21 and 27 took over slower passenger trains; this allowed the withdrawal of outdated Belgian Rai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SNCB Class AM96
The class 96 (''MS96'' in Dutch, ''AM96'' in French) is an electric multiple unit constructed in 1996 for the National Railway Company of Belgium. They incorporate features from the DSB IC3 da trainsets in order to enable passage from one set coach to another. When two or more units are coupled together in a single train, the entire front door folds away to give a wide passage, and the rubber diaphragms at the ends form a flush aerodynamic seal. The trainsets have air conditioning that can be controlled per coach , which makes them suitable for long distances.https://www.funet.fi/index/pics/railways/Belgium/electric/index.html As of summer 2022, these trainsets are used almost exclusively on IC connections: * IC-03: Blankenberge - Brussels - Sint-Truiden - Genk * IC-04: Antwerp Central - Kortrijk - Poperinge / Lille-Flandres (F) * IC-06: Tournai - Brussels - Brussels Airport * IC-06A: Mons - Brussels - Brussels Airport * IC-13 Kortrijk - Zottegem - Denderleeuw - Brussels - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brugge Railway Station
Brugge railway station (; ) is the main railway station in Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium. The station opened on 12 August 1838 on railway lines 50A, 51 and 66. The current building has been in use since 1939. The station is one of the busiest in Belgium. The train services are operated by the National Railway Company of Belgium (NMBS/SNCB). History The railway arrived in Bruges in 1838 when the Ghent to Bruges railway was opened, with King Leopold I and Queen Louise-Marie. The line was closer to the city centre than it is today, passing through the large square 't Zand within the medieval walls. A couple of weeks later the Bruges to Ostend railway was opened. In the first 6 years of its existence there was no station building, this opened on 't Zand in 1844, designed by Auguste Payen. The railway to Kortrijk opened in 1846–1857 and lines to Eeklo and Blankenberge in 1863. The result of the success of the railways was that the station was too small. In 1879 the buildi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blankenberge Railway Station
Blankenberge railway station (; ) is a railway station in Blankenberge, West Flanders, Belgium. The station opened on 16 August 1863 on railway line 51. It is run by the National Railway Company of Belgium (NMBS/SNCB) as a terminal station located on the railway line from Brugge and has services to Brussels-South and beyond to Leuven. History The railway from Bruges to Blankenberge was first used on Sunday 26 July 1863. The construction of the line took less than a year and the materials for the construction were delivered by ship to Bruges along the Oostendse Vaart canal. At 12 o'clock on that day the first train, formed of 3 or 4 carriages left for Blankenberge, arriving there about 45 minutes later. From the 16 August the railway opened to passenger service. On 12 July 1868 the extension to Heist was put into use. This decreased the travel time slightly, as it was estimated to be approximately 30 minutes in 1869. Since 1890 the Kusttram has served the station and conn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knokke Railway Station
Knokke railway station (; ) is a railway station serving Knokke-Heist and Knokke, in West Flanders, Belgium. The station was built in 1920. It is run by the National Railway Company of Belgium (NMBS/SNCB) as a terminal station located on the railway line 51B from Brugge and has services to Brussels-South and beyond to Tongeren. The Kusttram terminus is located outside the station with trams to Oostende and beyond. Train services The station is served by the following services: *Intercity services (IC-03) Knokke - Bruges - Ghent - Brussels - Leuven - Genk Gallery File:Station Knokke 3.jpg, Entrance File:Station Knokke 2.jpg, View of the platforms and tracks See also * List of railway stations in Belgium Belgium has an extensive passenger railway network managed by the National Railway Company of Belgium. List of stations A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z References {{Railwa ... * Rail transport i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Genk Railway Station
Genk railway station (; ) is a railway station in Genk, Limburg, Belgium. The station opened on 3 March 1874 and is located on railway line 21D. The station was closed on 6 October 1941 and reopened on 26 May 1979. The train services are operated by the National Railway Company of Belgium (NMBS/SNCB). Train services The station is served by the following services: *Intercity services (IC-03) Blankeberge/Knokke - Bruges - Ghent - Brussels - Leuven - Hasselt - Genk * These are complemented by a few peak-hour trains to Hasselt, and beyond to Brussels, departing in the early morning and returning in late afternoon. Gallery File:Station Genk Hal.jpg, Entrance File:Station Genk Perron.jpg, View of the platforms File:Station Genk Naam.jpg, Place name sign on a platform File:Station Genk Sporen.jpg, View of the platforms and tracks See also * List of railway stations in Belgium * Rail transport in Belgium Rail transport in Belgium benefits from an extensive rail network. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northern Tablelands Xplorer
Northern may refer to the following: Geography * North, a point in direction * Northern Europe, the northern part or region of Europe * Northern Highland, a region of Wisconsin, United States * Northern Province, Sri Lanka * Northern Range, a range of hills in Trinidad * Northern State (Sudan), one of the 18 wilayat (states) of Sudan Schools * Northern Collegiate Institute and Vocational School (NCIVS), a school in Sarnia, Canada * Northern Secondary School, Toronto, Canada * Northern Secondary School (Sturgeon Falls), Ontario, Canada * Northern University (other), various institutions * Northern Guilford High School, a public high school in Greensboro, North Carolina Companies * Arriva Rail North, a former train operating company in northern England * Chemins de fer du Nord (Northern Railway Company), a former rail transport company in northern France * Nord-Aviation (Northern Aviation), a former state-owned French aircraft manufacturer. * Compañía de los Caminos d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NSW TrainLink
NSW TrainLink is a regional train and coach operator in Australia, providing services throughout New South Wales and into Australian Capital Territory, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria (state), Victoria, Queensland and South Australia. Its primary services are spread across five major rail lines, operating out of Central railway station, Sydney, Sydney. NSW TrainLink was formed on 1 July 2013 when RailCorp was restructured and CountryLink was merged with the intercity services of CityRail. Announced in May 2025, following extensive negotiations, it has been agreed that Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink will become one entity during the life of the new three-year enterprise agreement pending membership approval. History In May 2012, the Minister for Transport (New South Wales), Minister for Transport, Gladys Berejiklian announced a restructure of RailCorp. On 1 July 2013, NSW TrainLink took over the operation of regional rail and coach services previously operated by Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
