Rail News
one year ago
Glass-bottomed panda train debuts in China
CNN
6th July 2021 (China)
(CNN) — Chengdu is famous for being the home of China's panda breeding program, so it seems only fitting that the southwestern city should have a panda train to welcome international tourists when they return.
On June 26, the capital of Sichuan province debuted the Zhongtang Air Railway, a sky train with a "glass" bottom riders can see through. It has 270-degree visibility as the top is not transparent. Travelers who look at the train head-on will notice that it is painted to resemble a panda.
The Dayi Air Rail Project is the world's first new energy tourism air rail test line (translation: an aerial suspended rail train using lithium battery power packs as traction power), and is about 11.5 kilometers (about 7 miles) in length.
A maximum of 120 people can fit in each car. Because the glass can reflect the heat, the trains are air-conditioned to balance it out. It is made of lightweight carbon fiber materials.
The train can travel about the same speed as a subway, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) per hour.
Source:
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/glass-bottom-panda-train-chengdu-china-intl-hnk/index.html
Recommended for you
The UAE-Oman Railway Link (Hafeet Rail) signaling contract is won by Siemens Mobility and Hassan Allam Construction
24 April 2024 (UAE) The 303-kilometer project is the first cross-country undertaking in the Middle East and Arab World, linking the capital city of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with Sohar, Sultanate of Oman. The network's Oman segment is the Sultanate of Oman's first-ever railway system delivery. Over the 303-kilometer Abu Dhabi – Sohar railway link, Siemens Mobility and Hassan Allam Construction will provide the design, construction, and integration of the ETCS Level 2 signaling, telecom, and power supply systems. Source https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/siemens-mobility-together-hassan-allam-construction-wins-signaling-contract-uae-oman
yesterday
Read MoreIn order to modernize the Portuguese railway infrastructure, Thales secures three major contracts
18 April 2024 (Portugal) Together with partners SISINT and CONECTICABO, Thales has successfully negotiated three large contracts worth over 10 million euros to upgrade the mainline railway in Portugal. The Portuguese mainline railway infrastructure's quality, safety, and operation will all be considerably raised by these projects. With many successful signaling system renewal contracts under its belt, Thales is well-positioned to be a major player in the overall modernization of the telecom network. Source https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worldwide/transport/press_release/thales-secures-three-major-contracts-modernize-portuguese-railway
yesterday
Read MoreThe first anniversary of the China-Laos international passenger train's inaugural operation
15 April 2024 (China) The first anniversary of the China-Laos international passenger train's operation was celebrated on April 13. All told, the train has carried 700,000 passengers, 180,000 of whom were cross-border travelers from 87 different nations and regions. The operation is secure, steady, and well-organized, with a 100% departure and 99% arrival on-time percentage, respectively. Source https://www.crrcgc.cc/en/g7389/s10408/t347740.aspx Picture Courtesy http://english.scio.gov.cn/beltandroad/2023-04/13/content_85226948.htm
2 days ago
Read More