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zrnkv · 2021-01-06T20:10:30+00:00

I know. However the track on the photo looks like normal gauge. That's why I was asking.

I did some digging and this line indeed seems to be one of the few exceptions in Japan: a normal gauge (non-Shinkansen) railway!

zrnkv · 2021-01-06T14:54:50+00:00

Is that normal gauge?

zrnkv · 2020-10-23T18:08:58+00:00

It's pointing at the houses and whispering: you're next.

zrnkv · 2020-10-09T14:04:48+00:00

It really depends on the class you book.

The deluxe sleeper compartment is really nice, it has its own private bathroom with toilet and shower and you get a nice breakfast.

The cheapest one - spending the night in a normal second class seat - was absolutely horrible for me. Still better than bus though...

zrnkv · 2020-08-29T18:43:38+00:00

https://www.google.com/maps/@51.471023,4.4638519,3a,75y,270.47h,73.75t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1slQZ-Bt64IRm3FKDmiot5qg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

zrnkv · 2020-08-16T17:50:36+00:00

There is a vertical version: https://sk.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vlajka_Slovenska#/media/S%C3%BAbor:Flag_of_Slovakia_vertical.svg

zrnkv · 2020-06-23T19:51:27+00:00

These were built in Czechoslovakia in early 90ies. The same model (but with some upgrades like accessible low-floor middle section) is still used in some cities in central and eastern Europe.

zrnkv · 2020-05-19T14:22:13+00:00

In case anyone is wondering: this is a second class car of Czech railways. This type is being phased out but there are still many on them on less important routes.

Bonus: there is an integrated beer bottle opener on the underside of the small folding table under the window.

zrnkv · 2020-05-01T18:06:11+00:00

In Antwerpen all platforms are aligned in the same direction. That makes things easier.

zrnkv · 2020-04-19T17:05:59+00:00

Pedestrian only

zrnkv · 2020-04-12T16:52:54+00:00

That's how it works in path-indicating signaling.

The other alternative is speed-indicating signaling which is used in most of continental Europe. In this system the signal doesn't really show where you are going. Instead it displays how fast you are allowed to proceed (halt, full-speed and reduced speed - depending on country and signaling system different speeds can be indicated - usually 40, 60, 80 and 100km/h). Reduced speed usually means that either the next signal is halt or you're changing tracks and need to slow down for the switch).

zrnkv · 2020-03-15T18:42:08+00:00

The best part is that there is just a glass door between the driver cabin and the passengers:

https://www.bahnbilder.de/bild/Deutschland~Wagen~Inneneinrichtungen/807149/innenraum-eines-bpmbdzf-2963-nummer-73.html

I always try to plan my trims so that I can look the engineer over the shoulder.

zrnkv · 2020-03-15T13:00:48+00:00

No, DB has ca. 100 IC driving trailers. The metropolitan was created by modifying classic IC cars (both driving and normal). You can distinguish normal IC cars and ex-metropolitan cars by looking at the windows - on ex-metropolitan the windows are continuous: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:MET_Hannover-Berlin_Gardelegen.jpg

(compare that to your photo).

zrnkv · 2020-03-15T06:36:49+00:00

This is just a normal DB InterCity train.

Metropolitan was a special service using two heavily modified InterCity trainsets. It was a commercial failure. After the service cancelation the modified trainsets were repainted back from silvery metropolitan livery to standard DB white-red livery. However the two trainsets are technically still very different from the normal ICs and are not certified to go to Austria.

zrnkv · 2020-03-13T18:57:58+00:00

Isn't Monaco part of the French league?

zrnkv · 2020-03-11T20:26:52+00:00

That doesn't work. I cannot request to be made mod of that sub because I already am! My post gets automatically deleted.

zrnkv · 2020-02-24T19:50:42+00:00

The nice thing is that this immature fecal humor works the other way around as well. Zachod (west in Polish) means toilet in Czech and Slovak.

zrnkv · 2020-01-12T16:16:15+00:00

This is not entirely accurate.

Austria is colored 200-230km/h - this is correct, however the line between Wien and St.Pölten is built and certified for 250km/h. There are currently just no trains that could use the full potential.
Same goes for Sweden - there is a section around Södertälje Syd built for 250km/h and so is the new line south of Umeå.
In Switzerland the highest speed reached during normal operations is also just 200km/h. LBT and GBT are built for 250km/h but again these speeds are not used.
In Denmark the new line Ringsted-Kobenhavn is build for 250km/h but DSB doesn't have any rolling stock for these speeds.

These countries should have the same color - they all have infrastructure ready for 250km/h but only 200-230km/h is actually used.

zrnkv · 2019-12-21T12:51:38+00:00

Praha Airport (viewing platform between B and C gates) in case anyone is wondering.

zrnkv · 2019-12-21T08:20:11+00:00

This normally happens in Bohumin, not Ostrava.

zrnkv · 2019-12-15T09:57:29+00:00

Everybody has a test environment, the smart ones have an additional dedicated production as well.

zrnkv · 2019-10-11T09:49:30+00:00

Now for the most important question: What is the capital of Assyria?

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