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Via Terra
Via Terra Group (formerly ''Via Terra Spedition'') is a private railway company in Romania. It began activity in 2001 with freight transport and expanded into passenger services in 2009. Passenger transport Passenger trains are run by Via Terra's branch Regional. Rolling stock is made up mostly of used SNCF Class X4500 Diesel multiple units. They operate several routes: *Bistrița – Bistrița Bârgăului *Bistrița – Cluj-Napoca *Oradea – Salonta – Vașcău *Oradea – Marghita – Sărmășag *Oradea Oradea (, , ; german: Großwardein ; hu, Nagyvárad ) is a city in Romania, located in Crișana, a sub-region of Transylvania. The seat of Bihor County, Oradea is one of the most important economic, social and cultural centers in the western par ... – Cheresig References External links *{{cite web, url=http://www.viaterraspedition.ro/ , title=Via Terra Group Railway companies of Romania Passenger rail transport in Romania ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
60-0506 RO-VTT Marghita
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Romania
Romania ( ; ro, România ) is a country located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. It borders Bulgaria to the south, Ukraine to the north, Hungary to the west, Serbia to the southwest, Moldova to the east, and the Black Sea to the southeast. It has a predominantly temperate- continental climate, and an area of , with a population of around 19 million. Romania is the twelfth-largest country in Europe and the sixth-most populous member state of the European Union. Its capital and largest city is Bucharest, followed by Iași, Cluj-Napoca, Timișoara, Constanța, Craiova, Brașov, and Galați. The Danube, Europe's second-longest river, rises in Germany's Black Forest and flows in a southeasterly direction for , before emptying into Romania's Danube Delta. The Carpathian Mountains, which cross Romania from the north to the southwest, include Moldoveanu Peak, at an altitude of . Settlement in what is now Romania began in the Lower Pale ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SNCF
The Société nationale des chemins de fer français (; abbreviated as SNCF ; French for "National society of French railroads") is France's national state-owned railway company. Founded in 1938, it operates the Rail transport in France, country's national rail traffic along with Monaco, including the TGV, on France's high-speed rail network. Its functions include operation of railway services for passengers and freight (through its subsidiaries SNCF Voyageurs and Rail Logistics Europe), as well as maintenance and signalling of rail infrastructure (SNCF Réseau). The railway network consists of about of route, of which are high-speed lines and electrified. About 14,000 trains are operated daily. In 2010 the SNCF was ranked 22nd in France and 214th globally on the Fortune Global 500 list. It is the main business of the SNCF Group, which in 2020 had €30 billion of sales in 120 countries. The SNCF Group employs more than 275,000 employees in France and around the world. Since ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SNCF Class X 4500
The SNCF Class X 4500 diesel multiple unit A diesel multiple unit or DMU is a multiple-unit train powered by on-board diesel engines. A DMU requires no separate locomotive, as the engines are incorporated into one or more of the carriages. Diesel-powered single-unit railcars are als ...s were built by ANF between 1963–1970. The X4500 class are one of four classes of similar design (X4300, X4500, X4630, X4750) known as "Caravelles". This name comes from when built the engine sound reminded railwaymen of the contemporary French SE210 'Caravelle' jet airliner. X4500 are identical to the earlier Class X4300 except for having a different engine. The motor cars operate with unpowered trailers from either class XR8300 or XR8500 depending on seating demand. The class has now been withdrawn, some being sold to other countries such as Romania (used by Regiotrans and Via Terra). The last examples in France (14 as at April 2009) worked around Burgundy (Nevers depot). Usage The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diesel Multiple Units
A diesel multiple unit or DMU is a multiple-unit train powered by on-board diesel engines. A DMU requires no separate locomotive, as the engines are incorporated into one or more of the carriages. Diesel-powered single-unit railcars are also generally classed as DMUs. Diesel-powered units may be further classified by their transmission type: diesel–mechanical DMMU, diesel–hydraulic DHMU, or diesel–electric DEMU. Design The diesel engine may be located above the frame in an engine bay or under the floor. Driving controls can be at both ends, on one end, or in a separate car. Types by transmission DMUs are usually classified by the method of transmitting motive power to their wheels. Diesel–mechanical In a diesel–mechanical multiple unit (DMMU), the rotating energy of the engine is transmitted via a gearbox and driveshaft directly to the wheels of the train, like a car. The transmissions can be shifted manually by the driver, as in the great majority of first-ge ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bistrița
(; german: link=no, Bistritz, archaic , Transylvanian Saxon: , hu, Beszterce) is the capital city of Bistrița-Năsăud County, in northern Transylvania, Romania. It is situated on the Bistrița River. The city has a population of approximately 70,000 inhabitants and administers six villages: (; ), (; ), (; ), (; ), (until 1950 ; ; ) and (; ). Etymology The town was named after the River, whose name comes from the Slavic word meaning 'fast-moving water'. History The earliest sign of settlement in the area of is in Neolithic remains. The Turkic Pechenegs settled the area in 12th century following attacks of the Cumans. Transylvanian Saxons settled the area in 1206 and called the region . A large part of settlers were fugitives, convicts, and poor people looking for lands and opportunities. The destruction of ("Market Nösen") under the Mongols of central Europe is described in a document from 1241. The city was then called . Situated on several trade routes, beca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bistrița Bârgăului
Bistrița Bârgăului ( hu, Borgóbeszterce) is a commune in Bistrița-Năsăud County, Transylvania, Romania. It is composed of two villages, Bistrița Bârgăului and Colibița (''Kolibica''). The commune is located in the eastern part of the county, on the border with Mureș and Suceava counties. It lies on the banks of the river Bistrița (sometimes referred to as ''Bistrița ardeleană'' or ''Bistricioara''), nestled between the Bârgău Mountains to the north and the Călimani Mountains to the south. National road (part of European route E58) connects Bistrița Bârgăului to the county seat, Bistrița, to the west, and to Vatra Dornei, to the east. There is also a train station, which serves the CFR Line 406, that runs to and on to the town of Luduș Luduș (; Hungarian: ''Marosludas'' or ''Ludas''; Hungarian pronunciation: , German: ''Ludasch'') is a town in Transylvania, Romania in Mureș County, 44 km south-west from the county's capital Târgu Mureș. Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cluj-Napoca
; hu, kincses város) , official_name=Cluj-Napoca , native_name= , image_skyline= , subdivision_type1 = County , subdivision_name1 = Cluj County , subdivision_type2 = Status , subdivision_name2 = County seat , settlement_type = City , leader_title = Mayor , leader_name = Emil Boc , leader_party = PNL , leader_title1 = Deputy Mayor , leader_name1 = Dan Tarcea (PNL) , leader_title2 = Deputy Mayor , leader_name2 = Emese Oláh ( UDMR) , leader_title3 = City Manager , leader_name3 = Gheorghe Șurubaru (PNL) , established_title= Founded , established_date = 1213 (first official record as ''Clus'') , area_total_km2 = 179.5 , area_total_sq_mi = 69.3 , area_metro_km2 = 1537.5 , elevation_m = 340 , population_as_of = 2011 , population_total = 324,576 , population_footnotes= , population_density_km2=1 808 , pop_est_as_of = 2016 , population_est = 321,687 , pop_est_footnotes= , population_metro=411,379 , co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oradea
Oradea (, , ; german: Großwardein ; hu, Nagyvárad ) is a city in Romania, located in Crișana, a sub-region of Transylvania. The seat of Bihor County, Oradea is one of the most important economic, social and cultural centers in the western part of Romania. The city is located in the north-west of the country, nestled between hills on the Crișana plain, on the banks of the river Crișul Repede, that divides the city into almost equal halves. Located about from Borș, one of the most important crossing points on Romania's border with Hungary, Oradea ranks tenth in size among Romanian cities. It covers an area of , in an area of contact between the extensions of the Apuseni Mountains and the Crișana-Banat extended plain. Oradea enjoys a high standard of living and ranks among the most livable cities in the country. The city is also a strong industrial center in the region, hosting some of Romania's largest companies. Besides its status as an economic hub, Oradea boasts a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salonta
Salonta (; hu, Nagyszalonta, italic=no, colloquially , ; ger, Grosssalontha, italic=no; tr, Salanta, italic=no) is a city in Bihor County, in the geographical region of Crișana, north-western Romania, near the Hungarian border. Population According to the Romanian census from 2011, the city has a population of 17,042, made up of Hungarians (58.1%), Romanians (38.83%), Romani (2.4%), Slovaks 0.4% and others (0.5%). In terms of religion, in year 2002, 51.12% were Reformed (Calvinist), 36.46% Romanian Orthodox, 6.56% Roman Catholic and 5.86% was split between Baptists, Romanian Greek-Catholic, Pentecostals and other faiths. History The city, a part of the Kingdom of Hungary, was first documented in 1214 under the name of ''Zolonta'' and in 1332 a Papal document used the name ''Zalanta''. The Hungarian spelling ''Szalonta'' was used since 1587. Etymologically, the name is probably related with those of other Romanian localities (slavic names) like Slatina, Zlatna or Slănic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vașcău
Vașcău () is a town in Bihor County, Crișana, Romania. It administers five villages: Câmp (''Vaskohmező''), Câmp-Moți, Colești (''Kolafalva''), Vărzarii de Jos (''Alsófüves'') and Vărzarii de Sus (''Felsőfüves''). Demographics According to the last census from 2011 there were 2,315 people living within the town. Of this population, 96.63% are ethnic Romanians and 1.8% others. See also *Tăul lui Ghib Tăul lui Ghib is a sinkhole lake, located in the karst area West of the town of Vașcău in Romania. The lake having a length of 60 m and a width of 20 m is a tourist attraction of the area. References Primăria Cărpinet Tăul lui Ghib Vașcău ... References Populated places in Bihor County Localities in Crișana Towns in Romania Monotowns in Romania {{Bihor-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
