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Tubular Rail and the saga of Ohio and Sir Branson
Columbus, Ohio: The future belongs to those who see it now and act on it. Tubular Rail, a futuristic train technology that operates without conventional rail tracks or bridges, was among the top 50 new, bright ideas selected last week by a group of accredited investors and...Police: 5 dead in car-train crash near Detroit
A car crossed in front of an Amtrak passenger train in Detroit Michigan this morning, killing five people in the car. Canton Township police say the victims included a 14-year-old female from Wayne and four young...
created by albertacowpoke | 19 wks ago | updated 19 wks ago
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Oshawa freight train derailment triggers Evacuation
A freight train derailment on Friday afternoon, in Oshawa, Ontario, just East of Toronto has triggered an evacuation. The train, belonging to Canadian Pacific Railways, triggered a voluntary evacuation of...
created by albertacowpoke | 24 wks ago | updated 24 wks ago
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863 views | 2 recommendations | 3 comments
French Trains – Classy Comfort, Chic and Smart, Speed and Space.
You have to hand it to them. When the French decide to ally elegance and ergonomics the results are often impressive to say the least. First, here are a couple of figures. The rail network in France is extremely... The Swiss Alps, Graubünden-Words are not enough!
Graubünden has its own unique character. It is the largest Canton in Switzerland with Chur as its capital. Austria and Liechtenstein are on its North and Italy to the south. Like all regions in Switzerland, the...
created by Patricia Turo | 39 wks ago | updated 5 wks ago
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835 views | 44 recommendations | 13 comments
UK set for more heavy snow, businesses count the cost
More snow is due to hit parts of the UK, prompting further fears of disruption after the heaviest snowfall in 18 years. Transport in the south-east of England was severely disrupted on Monday, with some airports...
created by Rachel Nixon | 42 wks ago | updated 41 wks ago
1073 views | 14 recommendations | 4 comments
1073 views | 14 recommendations | 4 comments
Science and Fiction at the Franklin Institute
PHILADELPHIA, PA - One of the oldest science and learning centers in the United States is still one of the best places for a field trip, with school or family. The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
created by Jennings David L | 42 wks ago | updated 33 wks ago
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1144 views | 55 recommendations | 6 comments
100,000 caught in UK rail fiasco
The busiest railway in the UK is in complete meltdown today, with London's Euston railway station being virtually shut down. The disruption was caused when power lines came crashing down when an express train... Japanese bullet trains to run in UK ‘within 20 years’
With the UK train network increasingly under fire news comes that the British government are looking to introduce Japanese style bullet trains to improve the UK transport system. The UK is similar to Japan in that... Paulson the Cause to World Recession..
The International Institute of Nonviolence News&Opinion By: Rev. Jermano The 700 billion USD bank rescue was about passing legislation to help TARP: Troubled Asset Recovery Program. Since... Smoking ban: The economics behind it, and more!
"India has imposed a new ban on smoking in public places from October 2, 2008, the 139th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Four years ago too, one such 'ban' was 'imposed.' However, it was royally ignored and people continued to puff away in restaurants, clubs, bars, you...Boy's Dream Won't Be Derailed
" Twelve-year-old John Thomas Robertson has always had an affinity for trains. "I've been into trains probably from the day I was born," said John, who's nicknamed JT. "When I was very little my grandpa got me...Network Rail Proposals Are Next Step Forward in Station Renewal, Says MP
10 September 2008Rob Wilson, Member of Parliament for Reading East, has today welcomed Network Rail’s proposals for Reading Station. Rob said, “This is another small but important step in delivering a very important and strategic project which is important to Reading,...No More Fear of Flying with 'NoFlights' (Traveling without Flying)
Not everyone relishes getting aboard a plane when traveling, some even get panic attacks.On short trips it is more pleasant and might even take less time to hop on the train.Best part is you can actually enjoy...Dogs bust inmates using cell phones to carry out crimes
"HAGERSTOWN, Maryland (CNN) -- Chante Wright was set to testify against a career criminal when she was gunned down on the streets of Philadelphia in January. Investigators believe it was a hit ordered from prison, by an inmate using a cell phone. ...
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