Limited express train between Tokyo and Narita Airport operated by Keisei Electric Railway. Runs between Ueno and Terminal 1, with stops at Nippori and Terminal 2·3. One-way journey to Terminal 2·3 takes 36 minutes, costs ¥2,520. Main competitor is JR East's Narita Express
Daily overnight train between Istanbul and Ankara, operating by TCDD Taşımacılık. Journey takes about 8.5 hours, covering 610.3 km. First service began in 1975, discontinued in 2014 with high-speed railway. Reactivated in 2019, departing from Halkalı station
Luxury Panorama Express train between Montreux and Interlaken in Switzerland. Operated jointly by MOB and BLS AG using 1,000mm gauge between Montreux and Zweisimmen. First automatic gauge changeover in world implemented on December 11, 2022
Railroad ties are rectangular supports for rails in tracks. Traditional ties are made of wood, now commonly concrete and steel. Concrete ties are cheaper and better handle higher loads. Steel ties are lighter and more economical for secondary lines. Plastic composite ties offer longer life but are less common
Direct trains take 45 minutes between Brussels and Antwerp. Approximately 50 daily connections available. First train departs at 06:18 AM, last at 09:56 PM. Cheapest ticket price is approximately €11
Tehran-Tabriz train operates 14 times annually. Service runs from September 14th to 14th, 2023. Total 18-20 train days per year. 4 train days for 4-hour shifts