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Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 16th September 2006, 05:00
Replies: 1
Views: 3,579
Posted By Soo6617
SBB Cargo in possible trouble?

Politicians in Switzerland are questioning SBB Cargo's decision to expand into Germany and Italy. Minister Leunenberger was quoted as saying SBB Cargo doesn't have the resources to stay the course....
Forum: Railway News from around the World 4th September 2006, 20:06
Replies: 6
Views: 3,004
Posted By Soo6617
Siemens had the advantage of having a suitable...

Siemens had the advantage of having a suitable new piece of track with no traffic yet. Also others may not have been motivated to try as the wheel propelled conventional trainset record is about 515...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 1st September 2006, 04:58
Replies: 0
Views: 3,173
Posted By Soo6617
Thumbs up Good 1st Half Figures for European Rwy.

Most of the European Freight Railways are reporting good traffic growth in the 1st Half of 2006 Here are the current standings

Name Tonne-km(in millions) Change

Railion ...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 22nd August 2006, 18:58
Replies: 1
Views: 3,754
Posted By Soo6617
Thumbs up Hupac reports excellent 1st half traffic

Hupac Ltd has reported strong growth in European Intermodal Transport for the first half of 2006


Type of Service 2005 2006 Change

Transalpine UCT 184,845...
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 31st January 2006, 23:40
Replies: 7
Views: 5,427
Posted By Soo6617
There have been some improvement in clearances on...

There have been some improvement in clearances on a few lines but just a few.
No dedicated freight lines are likely to be built in the UK. The Netherlands have the Beteuweroute opening next year....
Forum: Freight Operations and Observations 28th November 2005, 01:26
Replies: 3
Views: 4,411
Posted By Soo6617
Well the Finns manage to run doublestacked...

Well the Finns manage to run doublestacked containers under wires so there should be no problems in Europe. More likely are single level containers on flat wagons with changeable gauge wheelsets,...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 28th November 2005, 01:19
Replies: 0
Views: 2,203
Posted By Soo6617
Alstom Prima German problems

The Alstom Prima electric locomotive (SNCF 437000 series ) has failed to receive permanent certification to operate in Germany, excessive lateral track forces were cited, and SNCF did not choose to...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 16th November 2005, 05:16
Replies: 7
Views: 5,650
Posted By Soo6617
Thanks for the response. I was wondering what was...

Thanks for the response. I was wondering what was happening in France. I know that there are more important problems right now.
Forum: Say Hello 10th November 2005, 04:09
Replies: 3
Views: 2,869
Posted By Soo6617
Thanks for the warm welcome. This forum looks...

Thanks for the warm welcome. This forum looks like it has a lot of potential I hope a lot of people see that advertising and join.
Forum: Railway News from around the World 10th November 2005, 04:01
Replies: 7
Views: 5,650
Posted By Soo6617
Yes, I understood that RFF have asked for it,...

Yes, I understood that RFF have asked for it, what I was wondering is what was SNCF's reponse and what was the Unions response. I saw the reports of what happened when CFTA tried their test runs...
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 10th November 2005, 03:49
Replies: 0
Views: 3,430
Posted By Soo6617
Amtrak President fired

Today November 9th, Amtrak's Board of Director's fired Amtrak President David Gunn. It has to be presumed that this is because he refused to take measures that the Department of Transportation...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 8th November 2005, 05:36
Replies: 7
Views: 5,650
Posted By Soo6617
Are they using a SNCF Loco for Driver Training? I...

Are they using a SNCF Loco for Driver Training? I didn't think that SNCF would be very warm to that idea. I had heard that they were going to use Vossloh G1206 locos from Angel Train Cargo.
Forum: Say Hello 8th November 2005, 05:31
Replies: 3
Views: 2,869
Posted By Soo6617
Smile Hello From Wisconsin USA

I am a new member from the USA. I am interested in my local railway the Soo Line, and in Open Access freight in Europe.
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