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Pyongyang Metro

The Pyongyang Metro has two rapid transit lines: the Chŏllima Line and the Hyŏksin Line.

Quintinshill Rail Disaster

The Quintinshill rail disaster of May 22, 1915, is the worst in British history, resulting in over 227 fatalities.

The R211 subway cars were ordered as part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s ongoing modernization efforts, and cars were initially planned for the A and C lines and the Staten Island Railway.

Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970

The Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970, signed into law by President Richard Nixon, created the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak).

Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008

Congress passed the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 to improve railroad safety. President George W. Bush signed the measure into law.

Railroad Commission of Georgia

In 1879, the Georgia General Assembly established the Railroad Commission of Georgia to regulate railroad passenger and freight rates, services and operations.

Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act

The Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976, commonly known as the 4R Act, was enacted on February 5, 1976.

Railroad Safety Appliance Act

Congress passed the Railroad Safety Appliance Act in 1893 following decades of rail building across the United States. It provided uniformity to railroad safety standards.

Railway Labor Act

The Railway Labor Act was enacted in 1926 as the joint work product of rail labor and management.

Railway Post Office

At least three decades before the Pony Express galloped into postal history, the “iron horser” made a formal appearance.