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This article lists events related to rail transport that occurred in February 2011.
Events
- February 19
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– The first trains on the restored Welsh Highland Railway operate over the full length between Caernarfon and Porthmadog Harbour, Wales. The completion of this line's restoration makes the Welsh Highland Railway the longest heritage railway in the United Kingdom. Regular service over the fully restored line will begin in April.[1][2][3]
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- February 22
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– Construction begins on the Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project, a rapid transit system for the city of Honolulu.[4]
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- February 27 – February 28
- – The Great Western Society's Great Western Railway railmotor No. 93 makes its first test runs restored to steam at Llangollen.[5]
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- February 28
- – Wabtec announces that it has acquired Brush Traction, the English-based locomotive builder and maintainer, for US$31 million.[6]
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References
- ↑ "Return journey sets off to the age of steam". The Independent. February 18, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
- ↑ "In praise of … the Welsh Highland Railway". The Guardian. February 14, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
- ↑ "The Welsh Highland Railway". BBC. February 27, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
- ↑ Park, Gene (February 23, 2011). "It's a go!". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. 130 (23). p. A1. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
- ↑ "Latest News". GWR Steam Railmotor and Trailer Project. 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-31.
- ↑ "Wabtec buys Brush Traction". Railway Gazette International. 28 February 2011. Archived from the original on 28 February 2011. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
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