Sentences with phrase «as rail bridges»

As rail bridges, the structures have the capacity to support tremendous structural loads.

Not exact matches

Companies in this industry lease out equipment for activities related to air, sea, and rail transport, as well as construction of highways, roads, tunnels, bridges, and oil drilling.

Sagamore's plans call for the eventual construction of a light rail spur into the development, as well as water taxi access and connections via a pedestrian bridge.

In particular, the Board of Trade would like to see focus expanded to include other projects necessary to the growth of our region, such as the replacement of the George Massey Tunnel, improved port and rail capacity across the region, and a six - lane replacement for the aging Pattullo Bridge in cooperation with TransLink.

Third, why does the Finance Minister want to create an independent CIDB that will focus only on «National Economic Development projects such as toll highways and bridges, high - speed rail, port and airport expansions, smart city infrastructure, national broadband infrastructure, power transmission and natural resource infrastructure?

Surely, this bridge is solid And will get us to the other side Not for a moment would I wish To cause one to doubt or slide I've looked over the rail And its a long way down I did have a little sister who danced on the rails in her gown And just as she did her dismount Lets just say — I still have a little sister.

This draft will present an analysis of potential impacts of replacing the bridge with a new 8 - lane crossing that will also have separate lanes for bus rapid transit, lanes for pedestrians and bicyclists as well as the capacity to add commuter rail.

His plans call for improvements at the MTA, an overhaul of Pennsylvania Station, a new LaGuardia Airport, a third track on the Long Island Rail Road, an expansion of the Jacob Javits Center, major upgrades to John F. Kennedy Airport as well as to air terminals in Long Island and the Hudson Valley — all on top of new roads and bridges across upstate «like we've never built before.»

A man, who claimed to be a driver of commercial bus in Lagos, popularly known as Danfo driver, Ademola Ibrahim has met his waterloo having been arrested by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Nigeria Police Command for illegally removing the rails both under and above the Eko Bridge.

Overall, the study finds that elastic rail pads, soft baseplates, and UBMS are most suitable for short - span bridges, relying on a range of materials such as elastic materials, chloroprene rubber, or polymeric compounds to provide reduce railway stiffness.

In either case, the engineering feat that must be solved is that as the train crosses the transition between ground and bridge, the relative stiffness of the bedrock, concrete, vs. metal bridge can impart intense vibrations that drastically impact the train rails and even make the ride uncomfortable to commuters.

Train operator CSX issued a statement: «CSX is deeply saddened by a tragedy that occurred late today on a CSX rail bridge in Doctortown, Ga., and is cooperating fully with authorities as they investigate.

In addition to flooding infrastructure due to sea level rise, coastal cities are vulnerable to damage from storm surge, wave action, and / or inundation of their transportation infrastructure such as roadways, ports, bridges, rail, tunnels, shipyards, and navigational aids.

Eligible projects for TIFIA assistance include any projects eligible under title 23 (highway and transit capital projects) as well as international bridges and tunnels, inter-city passenger bus and rail facilities and vehicles (including Amtrak and magnetic levitation systems), and publicly - owned intermodal freight facilities.

I'd been kicked in the guts by my young cousin, as I hauled him back from trying to jump over the bridge's railings into the cold green water rushing out to sea.

Government capital projects refer to creating public infrastructure such as public schools, roads, transportation infrastructure such as rail, bridges and ports, public buildings, etc..

Chase defines «travel» as airfare, lodging (hotels, motels, inns), car / truck / RV rentals, taxis / cabs / limos, trains (including commuter rails and subways), tolls roads / bridges, parking lots / meters / garages, timeshares, buses, and travel agencies.

This rail car tour is considered to be one of the top scenic rail tours in the world and travels through an impressive 86 tunnels and over 38 bridges as it winds through the untamed Copper Canyon of Mexico's Sierra Madre Mountains.

Of course our Australasian rail holidays also take in the main cities, such as Auckland in New Zealand or Sydney in Australia, where you can admire the iconic Opera House and the graceful Harbour Bridge.

After years of disuse, it was recently opened as a pedestrian bridge connecting rail trail networks on both sides.

As Sam shimmies across a bridge railing where a guard is posted, Sam grabs the guard from behind, tossing him off the bridge where the man then falls into a dumpster, which then slams shut.

He later inspected the steel bridges across the Ohio River, worked on rail lines throughout the Midwest, and served as Chief Engineer of the Poughkeepsie Bridge, one of the biggest bridges of its day.

Rail: The exhibition serves as a bridge between your personal roots and your professional work here in the United States.

The bridge continued its role as an important commercial rail link for nearly a century until a fire in 1974 abruptly terminated its use by the railroad industry.

The bridge was hailed as the «Great Connector» because it provided the first efficient rail link between rich Western coal and wheat supplies and East Coast markets springing up at the height of the Industrial Revolution.

A few employers will post an advertisement for, say, «a civil engineering internship» and you could be placed in a number of divisions; others will advertise specific internships for certain divisions such as «bridge engineering intern», «rail engineering placement student» or «structural engineer placement — buildings».

Construction managers will be in high demand throughout the HS2 project, so it's likely that skilled engineering professionals from other sectors, such as building services, oil & gas, nuclear, and highways, will be making a transfer to rail to bridge the skills gap as employers become more open to hiring people from other sectors.