Sentences with phrase «of railway systems»

Some of the railway systems offer in - seat food and drink services, but these vary between countries, and the food and drink are an extra cost as well.

Inform policymakers and the general public on the environmental and economic advantages of railway systems and intermodal centers; and

Effectively market the advantages of railway systems and intermodal centers to encourage new and existing business opportunities.

In his 2015 leadership bid, Burnham pledged to commit Labour to «a policy of progressive renationalisation of the railway system».

It would mean a large number of electric vehicles on the roads and further electrification of the railway system.

The operators of the railway system must be attentive, alert and vigilant of any situation that may arise while operating the Amtrak train.

Not exact matches

Once a rail - based economy, most of Brazil's railway system is today slow, polluting, overcrowded and falling apart.

Based in Jacksonville, Florida East Coast Railway operates a 351 - mile (565 - km) freight rail system located along the east coast of Florida.

It was only with the construction of a national railway system in the middle decades of the 19th century, using coal rather than muscle as its source of mechanical energy, that transport could achieve advances to parallel those already long achieved in the branches of industry in which cheap and abundant heat energy was the key to rapid expansion.

Transport Minister Lisa Raitt said through a spokeswoman that the government took a series of measures, both before and after the accident, including investing $ 100 million in the railway safety system, increasing fines for companies that broke the rules, and bringing in new whistleblower protection.

Borsa Italiana — May 13, 2016 If there are any minority shareholders left at the Italian railway signalling and transportation systems company, Ansaldo STS, they may want to get some popcorn ready, as it should be an entertaining ride at an AGM that's full of mixed signals.

Bitcoins are indeed one of the technological revolutions, which has enabled countries to benefit from these technologies and also position themselves early on the progress, just like the US railway system in the 1800s.

Alongside Novak's picture of the abundance which capitalism produces there needs to be placed another equally significant image — that of decaying, broken - down bus and railway systems; underpaid teachers, policemen, firemen and social workers; overcrowded and understaffed public hospitals; jails and rehabilitation facilities extended far beyond their reasonable capacities.

Winter's longer - than - usual grip on Chicago this year will postpone the opening of the 606, the 2.7 - mile park and trail system that's being built atop an old elevated railway spur along Bloomingdale Avenue on the Northwest Side, until June 2015, officials will announce Friday.

Wooden trains are a classic toy, and Bigjigs Rail offers one of the most complete wooden railway systems available.

A recorder of modern British political life, his previous works have covered the privatisation of the railways (The Permanent Way), the Iraq war (Stuff Happens) and the legal system (Murmuring Judges).

Work commenced on the 85 km Akosombo - Tema railway line from the Tema Port to link the Volta Lake via the Akosombo Port, as part of a multi-modal transport system to facilitate the transfer of containerized cargo by rail to and from the Tema Port.

In February 2015, Labour pledged to reverse the privatisation of the railways by getting rid of the franchising system, after previously saying that they would allow the public sector to bid for franchises.

It showcases the need to revitalise Nigeria's railway system, and also discusses some of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN).

Transport and modes of transport in Ghana is accomplished by road transport (bus - based mass transit system), railway, air transport (civil aviation) and water transport (ferry).

He mentioned that the government had started constructing the railway line from Sekondi - Kojokrom - Takoradi as part of efforts to revive the railway system.

He noted that while the port was still active because of the injection of foreign investments, the railway system seemed to be collapsing partly due to the lack of capital injection in the sector.

In my second - term in office, the Port and Railways would emerge as it used to be during the regime of the first President of Ghana, Dr Kwame Nkrumah to help revive the railway system and create jobs, he indicated.

«However, under Mr. Amaechi, the quantum leap in the modernisation of the railway transportation system in Nigeria is unprecedented and its benefits to all Nigerians including Rivers people will be monumental.

«On infrastructure, a lot of beautiful work is going on, particularly on the railway system.

And we have asked My Noble Friend Lord West to oversee over this summer a further overview of how best we protect crowded places and our buildings and national infrastructure - roads, railways, tunnels, bridges, water systems and utilities.

You can not carry meaningful development on trucks on the highways... Development has to be carried on the back of a modern railway system and the president has made that a top priority and today we can say on the implementation platform is 5oookm of modern standard gauge railway that will cut across the length and breadth of this country.

There's a bit of confusion tonight surrounding the Transport Secretary Chris Grayling's (29 November 2017) announcement to set out a new vision for our railways, which includes plans to end the operational divide between track and train and an evolution of the franchising system.

«I acknowledge the vision of Lagos State to revamp the railway transport system.

Other promises include the creation of jobs, restoration of teacher and nurse trainee allowances, the establishment of a Zongo Development Fund, the affordable housing for all, and the development of intercontinental roads, railways, port and harbour systems.

However, once the proposed reforms are published, I hope to see further changes to ensure better public interest accountability and a visible improvement for all of us who wish to see a thriving 21st century railway system in our country.

And not just any warning: In addition to general broadcast alerts, a server system will beam the timing and expected strength of the coming quake directly into households as well as to railway operators, fire departments, and other key institutions.

For instance: as the common house mosquito adapted to the environment of the underground railway system in London, it established a subterranean population.

Railway systems are designed for a 50 - year lifespan, which is calculated on the integrity of the materials used, and most railways are built along one of two common track systems: rails set on railway ties (U.S.A.) or sleepers (UK), which are then «ballasted» into beds of rock or gravel; or rails that are set onto concreteRailway systems are designed for a 50 - year lifespan, which is calculated on the integrity of the materials used, and most railways are built along one of two common track systems: rails set on railway ties (U.S.A.) or sleepers (UK), which are then «ballasted» into beds of rock or gravel; or rails that are set onto concreterailway ties (U.S.A.) or sleepers (UK), which are then «ballasted» into beds of rock or gravel; or rails that are set onto concrete slabs.

Instead of ATP, Britain's railways rely largely on a technology called the automatic warning system to prevent trains passing red lights.

«All railway systems suffer rapid track deterioration at the transition zones requiring high maintenance costs,» said Sakdirat Kaewunruen, Ph.D., Department of Civil Engineering, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Railway surgeons had become so essential in America's health care system that by World War I, they accounted for 10 percent of the country's physicians and provided care for 2 million rail employees.

What's come out of railway surgery is our current employee - based occupational health system.»

The complete system, called Metro, will be an integrated network of underground and surface railways, shuttle buses and an improved freeway (motorway) system with new routes, high - technology aids to improve traffic flow, some toll roads, and «car pool» lanes reserved for vehicles carrying more than one person.

Every cell in our bodies contains a railway network, a system of tiny tracks called microtubules that run between important destinations inside the cell and allow cargo to be carried from one place to another, reports Professor Rob Cross, Professor of Mechanochemical Cell Biology at Warwick Medical School.

Professor Rob Cross, Professor of Mechanochemical Cell Biology at Warwick Medical School, said: «Every cell in our bodies contains a railway network, a system of tiny tracks called microtubules that run between important destinations inside the cell and allow cargo to be carried from one place to another.

But a seismologist in Southern California has set up a system that, within minutes of a tremor, provides organisations such as railway companies with estimates of the size, location and likely effects of the earthquake.

The information supplied to the Santa Fe Railway Company, one of CUBE's subscribers, enabled it to close down its system quickly and reopen earlier than otherwise.

Together with IMC, the national railway network operator and one of the largest employers in New Zealand's transportation industry developed a modern learning system.

Promote sustainable growth and operation of railways and intermodal centers, which contribute to more efficient and effective national freight transportation systems;

In addition to the various electrical breakthroughs already addressed, Tesla received US patents for: The electric meter An electric railway system A reciprocating engine A steam engine An ozone generating device The electric transformer Various means of transmitting electrical energy through natural media Radiant energy devices

Thanks to the leadership of Senators Boxer and Inhofe, working with their colleagues from the Banking, Commerce and Finance Committees, states are one step closer to putting Americans to work rebuilding our roads, bridges, transit systems and railways.

Back in February, Kathleen and I ran into each other at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where President Obama made the important business case for investing in America's roadways, railways, runways, and transit systems.

ASSOCIATE WEST COAST EDITOR BLAKE Z. RONG: I drove all $ 128,529 of the 2013 Lexus LS 600h L to Monterey, Calif., and San Francisco from Los Angeles, and boy, let me tell you: until California finally reigns in its budgetary problems — of which I am aiding through copious parking tickets — and finally builds the high - speed railway system it deserves and will never utilize, there's no finer way to wind up and down the Central Valley than in this.

Civil engineers are specialized construction engineers, municipal engineers, transport engineers, water supply distribution engineers, and they are accounted for design, construction, and management of harbors, railways, sewerage system, water supply, and gas.