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Category: Frequently Asked Questions

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How Fast Do Trains Go?

Trains have been around since the beginning of the 19th century, and are responsible for most of the economic growth in countries throughout the world. Since their beginning, technology has evolved...

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Why Do Trains Blow Their Horns?

When a train rolls through a grade crossing, you may recognize the various horn blasts as it makes its presence known. Many may wonder why trains blow their horn in the same sequence when they are...

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Do Train Cars Have Brakes?

Oftentimes, trains can stretch for miles and haul well over one-hundred cars. Many might wonder if every car on the train has brakes, and how something that heavy can come to a stop. So, do train...

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Are Trains Safe In Lightning?

When traveling on a train in a storm, one may wonder if it is safe to be inside a passenger car with steel wheels, riding on steel rails. Therefore, this is understandably an area of great...

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How Do Railroads Deal With Thermal Expansion?

With the advancement of modern continuous welded rail (CWR), rail networks worldwide have had to cope with thermal expansion, or rail stressing. In short, rails contract at low temperatures and...

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Are Trains Safe?

With many individuals on the go daily, the rails are a viable entity to move large masses of people efficiently and safely, however, like any mode of transport, travelers wonder if safety is the...

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