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Do they have trains of shopping carts, yet?

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Do they have trains of shopping carts, yet?

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To keep trains running in the cold; Amtark is setting their tracks on fire --- isn't that dangerous?

couldn't the train catch on fire??...
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Homemade rail cars/trolley?

I want to know where people who build rail cars to ride on abandoned rail tracks get the wheels for their homemade rail trolleys?...
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Trains from Indianapolis to O'Hare Airport?

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Cheap German bus ticket?

I'm currently in germany and someone was telling me something about being able to buy bus tickets in packs from train stations and that they were cheaper than just buying a ticket ...
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Do engineers of smaller companies work as much as CSX engineers work?

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Why are CSX trains putting an engine in the middle of their trains now?

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Why do I see trains with other freight companies on rail lines that aren’t owned by them?

I live near the Canadian Pacific line that runs from Milwaukee all the way to La Crosse, WI and beyond. As far as I’m aware, that line is owned strictly by CP and no trackage rig...
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If London Underground 'tube drivers' earn so much money, WHY DO THEY ALWAYS LOOK POOR ?

Almost all the tube drivers I see look like they just walked out of the Benefits office. ie: Shabby, Badly groomed, Beards not tidy, etc etc. I know they cant wear a suit. They...
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What are the amtrak superliner roomettes like?

I've ridden 3 times half way across the USA but, don't wanna pay for one. Prefer coach class. I want to hear someone who's ridden it's story about it....
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After an emergency stop, when someone has run over the tracks, does the train driver have to go off shift?

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Can you, please, explain the difference between the car and the coach if we talk about trains?

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Questions about railroad crossing bells?

1) Should they ring from the time the gates go down until they go back up, or should they only ring when the gates are going down and coming back up? 2) Is it better if they ring ...
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How soon until china will build usa rail system up to world's high speed rail standards?

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Are diesel locomotives kind of bland/boring compared to steam locomotives?

That might be why, even though diesels have long replaced steams, the latter are still what everyone thinks of as a train. I guess diesels just aren't as unique and don't have the ...
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Just got the job as a conductor trainee for KCsouthern railroad. After reading the reviews, my excitement had gone down. Any workers on here?

Any workers on here who can let me know if it’s really THAT bad of a place to work at?...
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For CSX engineers, do you get any time off? How much if any?

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Purchasing MTA railroad tickets. Newyork.?

We are planning a trip to newyork. I like to reserve things ahead of time. Ive found a MTA app that lets you purchase train tickets ahead of time. However , you can't reserve for a...
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Help me please?

A train with a mass of 2.10 x 10^5 is moving at 12.0 m/s when the engineer applies the brakes. If the braking force is constant at 3.70 x 10^4 N, a) How long does it take the train...
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Is the old NWP line to Willits ever going to be rebuilt and reactivated?

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When traveling, are you able to start a trip at a transfer?

I'm traveling via train and the initial train is actually taking me backwards to the station of a close town, where I will board another train to my actual destination. Would there...
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Why are steam locomotives what everyone thinks of when they think of a train, even long after being replaced with diesels and electrics?

Especially among children, steam locomotives seem to be the most popular. I mean, you don't see everyone with pictures of antique cars. I knew steam locomotives were long defunct, ...
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If elon musk's hyperloop underground tunnel for cars become available to public in December will light rail bus project be cancelled?

Will it mean the end of public transportation Will buses trains no longer be available Will hyperloop compete with airlines and Amtrak other public transportation...
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Just got a job offer as conductor trainee. The 6 week program Kansas City southern railroad. What’s the schedule like for a conductor?

What days off do we get and I heard we can only work 8 hours a day, is that true? Give me everything you know as a conductor. Also, I’m only 20 but it said you had to be 18 years...
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Why doesn't Amtrak go through Phoenix anymore?

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Can You Buy A Train?

My Idea is that can you buy a train car and have a train company rent it and you get the earnings from that train car? If not ill start a business based off that idea. Can you buy ...
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