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2016 in rail transport

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This article lists events related to rail transport that occurred in 2016.

Events

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January

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  • United States January 22–24 – In anticipation of heavy snowfall and preparation for the effects of winter storm Jonas, WMATA shuts down all services for the weekend. Metrorail services are suspended completely for two days and restored to normal service in phases up until January 29. During the shutdown, trains are stored in the system's subway tunnels to shelter them from the storm.[1][2]
  • United States January 23 – The First Hill Streetcar line opens in Seattle.[3]
  • Brazil January 31Baixada Santista Light Rail operations begin.[4]

February

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March

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April

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May

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June

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July

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September

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October

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November

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December

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References

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  1. ^ Halsey, Ashley III; Duggan, Paul (January 21, 2016). "D.C. region braces for epic blizzard; Metro to shut down subway, bus lines". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 23, 2016.
  2. ^ Lazo, Luz (January 28, 2016). "Metro says all its bus routes are up and running Thursday". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  3. ^ Lindblom, Mike (January 22, 2016). "Seattle's First Hill Streetcar to open Saturday with free rides". The Seattle Times. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  4. ^ "VLT terá 13 pontos de venda de cartões de embarque na Baixada Santista a partir de 31/01" (in Portuguese). Empresa Metropolitana de Transportes Urbanos. January 29, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  5. ^ Smale, Alison (April 13, 2016). "Dispatcher Playing With Cellphone Is Faulted in German Train Crash". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 16, 2016. Retrieved February 9, 2018.
  6. ^ Laris, Michael (February 27, 2016). "D.C. streetcar makes its first voyages on H Street. 'Is it really happening?'". The Washington Post. D.C. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  7. ^ Nelson, Laura J. (March 5, 2016). "Metro Gold Line extension tests San Gabriel Valley's support for transit". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  8. ^ Halsey III, Ashley; Laris, Michael; Shaver, Katherine (March 16, 2016). "Metro resumes rail service early Thursday". The Washington Post.
  9. ^ Goth, Brenna (December 10, 2015). "Northwest Phoenix light-rail extension to open in March". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved February 29, 2016.
  10. ^ Beekman, Daniel (March 19, 2016). "Capitol Hill, UW light-rail stations open to big crowds". The Seattle Times. Retrieved March 19, 2016.
  11. ^ "Hokkaido Shinkansen Line opens, cutting Tokyo-Hakodate travel time by 53 minutes". The Japan Times. March 26, 2016. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  12. ^ "Agra in 100 minutes from Delhi, courtesy Gatimaan Express, India's fastest train". IndiaToday. New Delhi. April 5, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
  13. ^ Whaley, Monte; Aguilar, John (April 22, 2016). "A-train to Denver airport opens to public, hundreds wait to ride". The Denver Post. Archived from the original on April 23, 2016. Retrieved April 23, 2016.
  14. ^ Nelson, Laura J. (May 20, 2016). "You can finally ride the Expo Line from L.A. to Santa Monica. Here's why the trip takes 50 minutes". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 20, 2016.
  15. ^ Oltermann, Philip (May 31, 2016). "World's longest rail tunnel to open in Switzerland under Alps". The Guardian. London. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  16. ^ Duggan, Paul; Aratani, Lori; McCartney, Robert (May 6, 2016). "Metro will shut down sections of lines for year-long subway repair work". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  17. ^ Sheridan, Tom (May 11, 2016). "Metrolink: Perris Valley Line set to open June 6 (Update)". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved May 12, 2016.
  18. ^ Sheridan, Tom (June 6, 2016). "Transportation: Perris Valley Line rolls out right on schedule". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
  19. ^ 485系国鉄特急色編成がラストラン [Final run of JNR-liveried 485 series]. Japan Railfan Magazine Online (in Japanese). Japan: Koyusha Co., Ltd. June 19, 2016. Archived from the original on June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  20. ^ "Leeds Kirkstall Forge railway station opens". BBC News. BBC. June 19, 2016. Retrieved June 19, 2016.
  21. ^ Devereux, N. (August 4, 2016). "Sweden disbands final strategic steam reserve locos". The Railway Magazine. UK. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
  22. ^ "LGV Est européenne". Retrieved January 2, 2013.
  23. ^ "LGV-Est: Mise en service du dernier tronçon prévue pour le 3 juillet". 20 minutes (in French). January 20, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2016.
  24. ^ "Italy train crash: 'Twenty-three killed' near Bari in collision". BBC. July 12, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  25. ^ Whaley, Monte (May 5, 2016). "RTD says B-Line from Union Station to Westminster will open in July". Denver Post. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  26. ^ "President inaugurates Abuja – Kaduna railway". Railway Gazette. July 26, 2016. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  27. ^ "Light rail service to Angle Lake starts Sept. 24" (Press release). Sound Transit. August 24, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2016.
  28. ^ "FITCHBURG LINE Schedule effective September 30, 2016" (PDF). Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. September 30, 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 26, 2016.
  29. ^ Dumcius, Gintautas (July 11, 2016). "Massachusetts spending more on Wachusett commuter rail project to cover delays and remain on-time". Mass Live. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  30. ^ Chiquillo, Julieta (October 24, 2016). "Students, workers try new commutes as DART takes rail line to UNT Dallas". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
  31. ^ Hawthorne, Christopher (November 9, 2016). "Bucking national trend, L.A. voters enthusiastically embrace a more urban future". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  32. ^ Stewart, Ashley (November 9, 2016). "Voters approve $54B Sound Transit 3 proposal; here's what's next". Puget Sound Business Journal. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  33. ^ Johnson, Leslie (November 15, 2016). "City projects will move forward thanks to TSPLOST, MARTA referenda". AJC. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
  34. ^ "India train crash: 100 killed in derailment near Kanpur". BBC News. November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2016.
  35. ^ NRK. "Åpnet 14 km jernbane til 6,6 milliarder". NRK. Retrieved November 28, 2016.
  36. ^ "Tłumy na otwarciu nowej Łodzi Fabrycznej [zdjęcia] [film]". www.rynek-kolejowy.pl (in Polish). Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  37. ^ Ruban, A. (December 16, 2016). "A quiet start to Malaysia's first MRT, but commuters happy". The Malay Mail Online. Retrieved December 18, 2016.