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Train Travel
While most people use train as a means of transportation, train travel can be pleasurable and one of the vacation itinerary. Several breathtaking sceneries will be seen during the trip, which will make each passenger appreciate trains.
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Top ten biggest railway station in world?
By passengers, the Shinjuku station in Tokyo.
By floor area, Nagoya station in Japan. However, this is because most of the station building consists of two office towers.
By platforms, the Grand Central Terminal in New York which has 66, although it no longer needs as much as it did in its heyday
What is the fastest train in England?
The fastest train in England is the Eurostar from London to Paris. On the new High Speed Line (HS1) from London to Folkestone it reaches 300 Kph (185 Mph).
Many other routes go up to 200 Kph (125 Mph).
How long is the train ride from Paris to Toulouse?
There are three trains a day going from Paris to Toulouse (at 10.50, 12.41 and 12.50)
And they take 5h52, 7h30 or 6h57.
How long does it take to get from gloucester to newcastle on the train?
From Gloucester to London takes around 2h03 (average for all daytime connections on weekdays) -- about ten minutes less for direct trains (one every two hours).
What were some of the problems and hazards of early railroad travel?
Some of the problems that they faced were diseases... cattle... heavy food supply! haha I'm actually doing the same thing. These were solved by when they finally got to California and could mine and afford their housing and get a job.
How long it takes by train from London to Lucerne?
Approximately 8½ to 9 hours, made up as follows:
- London St. Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord: 2½ hours. 1 train per hour
- Cross Paris by Métro (including safety margin): 1 to 1½ hours
- Paris Gare du Nord to Basel SBB: 3 hours. One train ever 2 hours.
- Basel SBB to Luzern: 1 hour. Two trains per hour.
Luzern is the German name for Lucerne. That is the name you will see on the station when you get there.
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Can I take an Amtrak train from Providence RI to Boston Ma North station?
No, sadly. There is no rail link between North and South Stations in Boston, so all Amtrak and commuter rail trains from the south stop at South Station. In order to get to North Station you would need to take the train to South Station, then take the red line to Park St, then take the green line to North Station.
Can you list train schedule from Hartford Ct to Lake George NY?
There currently isn't a train that runs from Hartford, Connecticut directly to Lake George, New York. There are trains that go to locations somewhat nearby, however.
How long does it take to travel by train from cinque terre Italy to Rome Italy?
a lot! :). haha. this lil thing is no help!
What Country has the fastest train in the world?
yes the train will go 500 mph
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There is no conventional train capable of exceeding 310 miles per hour today for passenger service. Test runs have been made much higher, but no train has run even close to 500 mph, the technology simply does not yet support such high speeds.
Who invented the first diesel locomotive?
The first commercial diesel locomotive was built, by GE, in 1918 for the Jay Street Connecting Railroad in New York. Although not particularly successful, it sparked further interest that led to the construction of a diesel locomotive demonstrator in 1924.
How far is it from Phoenix AZ to surprise AZ?
The driving distance from Surprise, Arizona to Phoenix Arizona is 20 miles via per MapQuest. The driving time per MapQuest is 40 minutes.
How long does it take by Metro from Gare du Nord to TGV station at Montparnasse?
It's Metro line 4 and it takes 16 minutes. But add on about 5 minutes at each end for getting to and from the metro platform to the train and waiting. Add more if you are unfamiliar with the system and need time to get oriented.
Is there a train from Venice to rome?
Yes. There are up to 20 direct trains daily between Venice and Rome.
When was the bullet train's first journey?
The first Japanese Bullet Train was put into public service in 1964. It had top speeds of 200 kilometers per hour and was the first of its kind.
The Japanese had been working on the model for a long time, (since 1933) but all progress was put on hold due to the start of World War 2.
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How long does it take by train to reach Chicago from Minnesota?
The Empire Builder goes between Chicago and Winona, Red Wing, St. Paul/Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Staples, and Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The train also serves Fargo, North Dakota close to Moorhead, Minnesota. It takes about 5 1/2 hours to Winona, 8 1/4 hours to St. Paul and 13 1/2 hours to Fargo.
What makes the young woman in The Train from Rhodesia feel so much shame?
She realizes that she does not really love her husband. ~ k12 student
What subway gets you from Lafayette Street to Penn Station?
You can take the Uptown B-D-F-M (the orange line) from Broadway-Lafayette Street (at Houston Street) to West 4th Street.
Transfer at West 4th Street to the Uptown A-C-E (the blue line) to 34th Street-Penn Station.
Note that the Broadway-Lafayette Station is technically located at Houston Street between Broadway and Crosby Street, not Broadway and Lafayette Street. Crosby Street runs between Broadway and Lafayette Streets, but the station is called the Broadway-Lafayette Station because both Broadway and Lafayette are major streets, while Crosby is a minor street.
If you are coming from further south on Lafayette Street, then take the Uptown N, R or Q trains (of the N-R-Q-W, the yellow line) from the Canal Street Station (at Centre Street, which is one block east of Lafayette Street) to 42nd Street-Times Square.
Transfer at Times Square to the Downtown 1-2-3 (the red line) one stop to 34th Street-Penn Station.
How long is the train ride from Garda to Venice?
Gardaland is only 2 km far from Peschiera del Garda railway station, on the Milan-Venice line (there is a free bus every 30 minutes connecting the station and the park). It takes 1 hour 40 minutes to travel from Venice to Peschiera
How do you get to the Brooklyn Bridge from the Jamaica Station in Queens?
The Jamaica station on the LIRR is connected to the Sutphin Boulevard-Archer Avenue station on the New York City subway system.
Transfer to the subway, and take the Downtown J-Z (the brown line) from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Ave to Chambers Street in Manhattan. This station is connected to the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station on the 4-5-6 (the dark green line). The Chambers Street/Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall station is located at City Hall Park, at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge.
How much is for a path train ticket?
It's $1.75 for a single trip. However, if you are going to make multiple journeys, you can bring this down to $1.30 if you buy a 10 trip (or multiple of) Quick Card (and use all the trips).
What train takes you to 430 Broome Street in Manhattan?
The closest subway stop is the Spring Street Station, on the 6 train (of the 4-5-6, the dark green line). Take the 6 train to Spring Street. You will exit the subway at the intersection of Spring and Lafayette Streets. Actually, at Spring Street, Centre Street splits off of Lafayette Street, so you will be at the 3-way intersection of Spring, Lafayette and Centre Streets.
Walk two blocks south on Lafayette Street to Broome Street (Spring Street ---> Kenmare Street ---> Broome Street). Make a right onto Broome Street, and walk one block west to the corner of Broome and Crosby Streets, where 430 Broome Street is.
You could also take the N or Rtrains (of the N-R-Q, the yellow line) to Canal Street. You will exit the subway at the intersection of Canal Street and Broadway. Walk three blocks north on Broadway to Broome Street (Canal Street ---> Howard Street ---> Grand Street ---> Broome Street). Then make a right onto Broome, and walk one block east to the corner of Crosby and Broome Streets, where 430 Broome Street is.
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