1995_in_rail_transport

1995 in rail transport

This article lists events related to rail transport that occurred in 1995.

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.^[2]
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 Railroad.^[3]

February 7 - Robert Krebs announces that Santa Fe Railroad stockholders overwhelmingly approve the merger of the Santa Fe with the Burlington Northern Railroad.^[4]
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.^[5]

August 11 - The first fatal accident on Toronto's subway system under the auspices of the Toronto Transit Commission, the Russell Hill subway accident, claims three lives.
August 14 - Malaysia's first electric commuter train service, the KTM Komuter, begins with 18 EMUs from Jenbacher Transport serving the Kuala Lumpur - Rawang sector.

September 4 - The F Market heritage streetcar line in San Francisco opens using restored PCC streetcars.
September 10 - Amtrak's City of New Orleans passenger train is permanently rerouted between Memphis and Jackson due to the Illinois Central Railroad's desire to abandon the original route (the Grenada District) in favor of the newer and flatter Yazoo District.
September 22 - The holding companies of the Burlington Northern Railroad and Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, Burlington Northern, Inc. and Santa Fe Pacific Corp., merge.

October 25 - A school bus driver misjudges the space available between a grade crossing and a traffic signal, leaving the rear of the bus over the track; the bus is hit by Metra train 624, killing seven of the students aboard the bus and injuring 21 others. The Fox River Grove level crossing accident is the deadliest Metra accident to date.
October 26 - Canadian National Railway reopens commuter service between Montreal's Gare Centrale and Deux-Montagnes using new electric multiple unit rolling stock.^[8]

December 9 - British mail and parcels carrier Rail express systems Ltd is acquired by North & South Railways Ltd, an affiliate of Wisconsin Central Ltd, as part of the privatisation of British Rail, the first operating company to be sold.
December 31 - The Interstate Commerce Commission in the United States is dissolved effective today; many of the railroad duties performed by the ICC are transferred to the newly formed Surface Transportation Board.

^ "Trough trial" (May 2005). Trains Magazine: p. 26.
^ Gilchinski, Steve (May 1995). "New owners for the black bear". Trains Magazine: p. 17–18.
^ "So long CV, Hello NECR" (May 1995)). Trains Magazine: p. 23.
^ Keefe, Kevin P. (May 1995). "Will 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.
^ Blaszak, Michael W. (June 1995). "Chicago & North Western: a survivor no more". Trains Magazine: p. 17–20.
^ Indian Railways Fan Club (2005). "IR History: Part VI (1995-present)". Retrieved on 2005-07-18.
^ "Significant dates in Canadian railway history". Colin Churcher's Railway Pages (2006-09-15). Retrieved on 2006-10-26.
^ Vantuono, William C. (January 2001). "Mike Haverty, Railroader of the Year". Retrieved on 2005-03-25.