Magnetic levitation is widely used for frictionless sliding in toys, appliances, fittings and even trains (maglevs). But all this works from external power sources and sometimes very powerful ones, if we are talking about superconducting magnets for levitating trains. With permanent magnets it is a little easier, but there are limitations. Scientists from Japan tried … Read more
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), Alexander Syrsky, warned Russia against a new attempt to capture Kharkov, warning that this would have fatal consequences for the Russians. “Kharkov will become a fatal city for them,” he said, commenting on reports of possible preparations for an offensive by Russian troops on Kharkov. “We … Read more
After more than four months of disputes and six strikes by the train drivers’ union, Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the GDL union reached an agreement in their wage dispute on Monday, March 25, dpa reported. Both sides intend to announce the details of the agreement at separate press conferences in Berlin on the morning of … Read more
11-M was just the beginning | Spain | THE COUNTRY _ _ _ The terrorists had plans and explosives for the campaign of attacks of about two months that they had prepared with targets in several Spanish provinces, which thwarted the suicide of the commando in Leganés The videos of vindication of 11-M n “}},”video_agency”:false,”alt_image”:”The … Read more
2023-12-19 10:16:25 Train traffic is interrupted in both directions between Louvain and Ottignies, due to a collision near Limal (Wavre), network manager Infrabel said on Tuesday morning. The incident took place around 10:20 a.m., involving a train traveling between Charleroi and Louvain. Train traffic is heavily impacted for an indefinite period and a replacement bus … Read more
2023-12-01 07:00:00 DIANE DRINKS 25 Years Ago – 1998 Mandan’s girls swimming and diving team, coached by Ralph Manley, clinched second place with 313.5 points at the State Tournament held in Minot. Minot repeated as state champions posting 441 points; Jamestown was a distant third with 260. Six Mandan athletes were named to All-State Honors. … Read more
2023-11-27 14:06:00 The train had traveled 14 kilometers and crossed 5 level crossings before mowing down the four workers. ©AVPRESS Six years later, the manager of the Belgian railway network, Infrabel, unveiled two innovations intended to make railway construction sites safer. And prevent such a tragedy with multiple causes from recurring. Drama on the rail … Read more
2023-11-14 12:14:00 Travelers who bought a train ticket to join their family at the end of December may be concerned. Sud Rail threatens a social movement at the end of the year. In a letter sent on November 9 to the three other unions (CGT Cheminots, Unsa Ferroviaire, CFDT Cheminots), the organization calls for “building … Read more