This article lists events related to rail transport that occurred in 1995. 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... This article will list events related to rail transport that occurred in 1994. ... This article will list events related to rail transport that occurred in 1996. ... Diesel and electric trains and locomotives replaced steam in many countries in the decades after World War II. Many countries since the 1960s have adopted High-speed railways. ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Events

January events

• January - David Gunn becomes commissioner of the Toronto Transit Commission.
• January - Burlington Northern Railroad tests new Trough Train articulated coal hopper cars.

January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... David Gunn was appointed as the head of Amtrak by President George W. Bush in April 2002. ... The Toronto Transit Commission, or TTC, is a public transport authority that operates buses, streetcars, and rapid transit lines in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... Categories: Rail stubs | Defunct railroad companies of the United States | California railroads | Colorado railroads | Idaho railroads | Illinois railroads | Iowa railroads | Kansas railroads | Kentucky railroads | Minnesota railroads | Missouri railroads | Montana railroads | Nebraska railroads | North Dakota railroads | Oregon railroads | South Dakota railroads | Washington railroads | Wisconsin railroads | Wyoming railroads ... Coal is a fossil fuel extracted from the ground either by underground mining, open-pit mining or strip mining. ... 2-bay hopper cars of the Reading Railroad. ...

February events

• February 1 - The last Algoma Central Railway train arrives at Steelton Yard in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, at 1:45 AM local time; Wisconsin Central takes ownership of the railway effective with the next train out of the yard at 2:45 AM.
• February 3 - Canadian National Railway sells the former Central Vermont Railway lines in New York and Vermont to RailTex, forming the basis for the New England Central Railway.
• February 7 - Robert Krebs announces that Santa Fe Railroad stockholders overwhelmingly approve the merger of the Santa Fe with the Burlington Northern Railroad.
• February 22 - Southern Pacific Railroad (SP) announces the appointment of former CSX Transportation Chief Operating Officer Jerry Davis to the position of CEO for SP.

February 1 is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... For other meanings of AC and ACIS, see AC and ACIS (disambiguation) The Algoma Central Railway (AAR reporting marks AC, ACIS) was a railway in Northern Ontario that ran between Sault Ste. ... // Sault Ste. ... There were two Wisconsin Central railroads that ran through Wisconsin and neighboring states. ... February 3 is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Missing image Canadian National Railways logo or herald (used pre-1960) Missing image Network Map of Canadian National Railway The Canadian National Railway (CN; AAR reporting marks CN, CNA, CNIS), known as Canadian National Railways (CNR) between 1918 and 1960, and Canadian National/Canadien National (CN) from 1960 to present... The Central Vermont Railway (AAR reporting mark: CV) was a railroad based in the US state of Vermont. ... State nickname: Empire State Other U.S. States Capital Albany Largest city New York Governor George Pataki Official languages None (English is de facto) Area 141,205 km² (27th)  - Land 122,409 km²  - Water 18,795 km² (13. ... State nickname: The Green Mountain State Other U.S. States Capital Montpelier Largest city Burlington Governor Jim Douglas Official languages None Area 24,923 km² (45th)  - Land 23,974 km²  - Water 949 km² (3. ... February 7 is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Robert D. Krebs has headed three major United States railroads in succession,leading the Southern Pacific when it was acquired by Santa Fe Industries, rising to lead the resulting Santa Fe Pacific Corporation, and finally being chosen to head the new Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) when Santa Fe Pacific... The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (AAR reporting mark ATSF), often abbreviated as Santa Fe, was one of the largest railroads in the United States. ... Categories: Rail stubs | Defunct railroad companies of the United States | California railroads | Colorado railroads | Idaho railroads | Illinois railroads | Iowa railroads | Kansas railroads | Kentucky railroads | Minnesota railroads | Missouri railroads | Montana railroads | Nebraska railroads | North Dakota railroads | Oregon railroads | South Dakota railroads | Washington railroads | Wisconsin railroads | Wyoming railroads ... February 22 is the 53rd day of every year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... The Southern Pacific Railroad (AAR reporting mark SP) was an American railroad. ... Categories: Companies traded on NYSE | Railway companies of the United States | Alabama railroads | Connecticut railroads | Delaware railroads | Florida current railroads | Georgia railroads | Illinois railroads | Indiana railroads | Kentucky railroads | Louisiana railroads | Maryland railroads | Massachusetts railroads | Michigan railroads | Mississippi railroads | New Jersey railroads | New York railroads | North Carolina railroads | Ohio railroads | Pennsylvania...

March events

• March 1 - CP Rail announces that Robert J. Ritchie will succed I. Barry Scott as president and CEO of CP Rail.
• March 10 - Union Pacific Railroad announces its intent to purchase the Chicago and Northwestern Railway.
• March 27 - After a two-week strike by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees and the Canadian Auto Workers affecting Canadian National Railway, Canadian Pacific Railway and Via Rail, the Canadian Parliament steps in and sets up arbitration panels to resolve the disputes.

March 1 is the 60th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (61st in leap years). ... The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR; AAR reporting marks CP, CPAA, CPI), known as CP Rail between 1968 and 1996, is a Canadian Class I railway operated by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited. ... March 10 is the 69th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (70th in Leap years). ... The Union Pacific Railroad (NYSE: UNP) is the largest railroad in the United States. ... The Chicago and North Western Railway (AAR reporting marks: CNW, CNWS, CNWZ) was a Class 1 railroad in the United States. ... March 27 is the 86th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (87th in Leap years). ... Canadian Auto Workers Logo The Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) is one of Canadas largest and highest profile trade unions. ... Missing image Canadian National Railways logo or herald (used pre-1960) Missing image Network Map of Canadian National Railway The Canadian National Railway (CN; AAR reporting marks CN, CNA, CNIS), known as Canadian National Railways (CNR) between 1918 and 1960, and Canadian National/Canadien National (CN) from 1960 to present... The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR; AAR reporting marks CP, CPAA, CPI), known as CP Rail between 1968 and 1996, is a Canadian Class I railway operated by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited. ... VIA Rail Canada (also referred to as VIA Rail and VIA; pronounced vee-ah) is an independent Crown corporation offering intercity passenger rail services in Canada. ... The Parliament of Canada (French: Parlement du Canada) is Canadas legislative branch, seated at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario. ... Arbitration, in the context of law, is a form of alternative dispute resolution — specifically, a legal alternative to litigation whereby the parties to a dispute agree to submit their respective positions (through agreement or hearing) to a neutral third party (the arbitrator(s) or arbiter(s)) for resolution. ...

April events

• April 12 - The Chicago and Northwestern is merged into the Union Pacific Railroad.

April 12 is the 102nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (103rd in leap years). ... The Chicago and North Western Railway (AAR reporting marks: CNW, CNWS, CNWZ) was a Class 1 railroad in the United States. ... The Union Pacific Railroad (NYSE: UNP) is the largest railroad in the United States. ...

July events

• July 18 - Indian Railways orders its first WDG-2 locomotive.

July 18 is the 199th day (200th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 166 days remaining. ... Indian Railways (IR) is the state-owned railway company of India having a complete monopoly over the countrys rail transport. ... A locomotive is a railway vehicle that provides the motive power for a train, and has no payload capacity of its own; its sole purpose is to move the train along the tracks. ...

August events

• August 11 - The first fatal accident on Toronto's subway system, under the auspices of the Toronto Transit Commission, claims three lives.

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September events

• September 4 - The F Market heritage streetcar line in San Francisco opens using restored PCC streetcars.

September 4 is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years). ... F Market PCC cars at Jones Street terminal. ... The downtown San Francisco skyline, looking east from the central part of the city. ... A Twin Cities Rapid Transit PCC streetcar in museum operation. ...

Unknown date events

• The Burlington Northern Railroad and the Santa Fe Railroad merge to form the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway.
• The Interstate Commerce Commission in the United States is dissolved; many of the railroad duties performed by the ICC are transferred to the newly formed Surface Transportation Board.
• The Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad expands through the purchase of former Chicago and Northwestern Railway branch lines from Rapid City, South Dakota, to Colony, Wyoming, and Crawford, Nebraska.
• Michael R. Haverty leaves the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway presidency to become president of the Kansas City Southern Railway.
• General Motors Electro-Motive Division introduces the EMD SD90MAC
• Canadian National Railway opens the tunnel under the St. Clair River, connecting Sarnia, Ontario, and Port Huron, Michigan.

Categories: Rail stubs | Defunct railroad companies of the United States | California railroads | Colorado railroads | Idaho railroads | Illinois railroads | Iowa railroads | Kansas railroads | Kentucky railroads | Minnesota railroads | Missouri railroads | Montana railroads | Nebraska railroads | North Dakota railroads | Oregon railroads | South Dakota railroads | Washington railroads | Wisconsin railroads | Wyoming railroads ... The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (AAR reporting mark ATSF), often abbreviated as Santa Fe, was one of the largest railroads in the United States. ... An eastbound BNSF Railway train passes some maintenance of way equipment in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, August 8, 2004. ... The United States Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, signed into law by President Grover Cleveland, created the Interstate Commerce Commission. ... The Surface Transportation Board (STB) was created by the Interstate Commerce Commission Termination Act of 1995 at the same time the Interstate Commerce Commission was destroyed. ... The Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad (DM&E, AAR reporting mark DME) is a Class 2 railroad operating across South Dakota and southern Minnesota in the northern plains of the United States. ... The Chicago and North Western Railway (AAR reporting marks: CNW, CNWS, CNWZ) was a Class 1 railroad in the United States. ... A branch line is a relatively minor railway line which branches off a more important through route. ... Rapid City is a city located in Pennington County, South Dakota. ... Crawford is a city located in Dawes County, Nebraska. ... Michael R. Haverty (also known as Mike Haverty; born June 11, 1944) is the CEO of the Kansas City Southern Railway (KCS). ... The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway (AAR reporting mark ATSF), often abbreviated as Santa Fe, was one of the largest railroads in the United States. ... The Kansas City Southern Railway (AAR reporting mark KCS) is a United States-based Class I railroad operating over 3,130 track miles in 10 central and southeastern states. ... General Motors Electro-Motive Division (normally shortened to GM EMD or just EMD) is the worlds largest builder of railroad locomotives. ... The EMD SD90MAC is a 6000 horsepower C-C diesel-electric locomotive produced by General Motors Electro-Motive Division. ... Missing image Canadian National Railways logo or herald (used pre-1960) Missing image Network Map of Canadian National Railway The Canadian National Railway (CN; AAR reporting marks CN, CNA, CNIS), known as Canadian National Railways (CNR) between 1918 and 1960, and Canadian National/Canadien National (CN) from 1960 to present... The St. ... Sarnia is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada (population 70,876 in 2001). ... Port Huron is a city located in St. ...

Deaths

References

• (June 1995), "Arrivals & Departures", Trains Magazine, p. 18.
• Blaszak, Michael W. (June 1995), "Chicago & North Western: A survivor no more", Trains Magazine, p. 17-20.
• Gilchinski, Steve (May 1995), "New owners for the black bear", Trains Magazine, p. 17-18.
• Indian Railways Fan Club (2005), IR History: Part VI (1995-present). Retrieved July 18, 2005.
• Keefe, Kevin P. (May 1995), "Wil Rob Krebs win in the West?", Trains Magazine, p. 14-15.
• Lustig, David (May 1995), "Davis moves from CSX to lead SP", Trains Magazine, p. 15-17.
• (May 1995), "Scanner - Heir, apparently", Trains Magazine, p. 21.
• (May 1995), "So long CV, Hello NECR", Trains Magazine, p. 23.
• (July 2005), "Trains Timeline", Trains Magazine, p. 22.
• (May 2005), "Trough trial", Trains Magazine, p. 26.
• Vantuono, William C. (January 2001), Mike Haverty, Railroader of the Year. Retrieved March 25, 2005.