2008 in rail transport

Years in rail transport
Timeline of railway history

This article lists events related to rail transport that occurred in 2008.

Events

By month

February events

March events

April events

June events

July events

August events

Tornado, August 2008

November events

December events

By season

Summer events

  • China – The project to rebuild and upgrade Guiyang Southern Station to more than double its capacity is expected to be completed.

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  • IndiaIndian Railways expects to complete the conversion of its electrified section in Mumbai from a 1,500 volt DC system to 25,000 volts AC; this will make the Mumbai section's electrification consistent with the rest of Indian Railways' network.
  • VietnamVietnam expects to complete construction on the HanoiLào Cai railway line upgrade.
  • Russia – The city of Saint Petersburg, Russia, will begin construction of a new intercity light railway beginning with a 26.5 km (16.5 mi) section between Baltiyskaya Zhemchuzhina and the Obukhovo[ambiguous] metro station.

Accidents

Deaths

March deaths

Industry awards

Japan

Awards presented by the Japan Railfan Club

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