2000 in rail transport

This article lists events related to rail transport that occurred in 2000.

Events

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January events

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February events

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March events

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April events

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May events

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June events

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July events

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August events

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  • August 1 – In Seoul, South Korea, the central section of Line 7 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway is opened between Sinpung and Koknuk University (18.7 km (11.6 mi)), enabling services to operate fully between Jangam and Onsu.[11]
  • August 7 – In Seoul, South Korea, the first section of Line 6 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway is opened between Bonghwasan and Sangwolgok (4.2 km (2.6 mi)).[11]

October events

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September events

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December events

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  • December 11 – Amtrak's Acela Express makes its first run.[14]
  • December 12 – The final 25.7 km (16.0 mi) section of the Toei Oedo Line between Kokuritsu-Kyōgijō and Tochomae opens for service in Tokyo, Japan.[6]
  • December 15 – In Seoul, South Korea, Line 6 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway is extended from Sangwolgok to Eungam (30.9 km (19.2 mi)).[11]

Accidents

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Deaths

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Industry awards

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Japan

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Awards presented by Japan Railfan Club

North America

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2000 E. H. Harriman Awards
Group Gold medal Silver medal Bronze medal
A Norfolk Southern    
B Kansas City Southern Railway    
C Gateway Western Railway    
S&T   Belt Railway of Chicago  
Awards presented by Railway Age magazine

References

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  1. ^ "おかげさまで開業20周年。多摩モノレールは地域に愛されるブランドづくりを進めます。" [Tama Toshi Monorail Celebrates 20 Years of Operation] (PDF). tama-monorail.co.jp (in Japanese). September 10, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 22, 2022. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  2. ^ Cudahy, Brian J. (2003). A Century of Subways: Celebrating 100 Years of New York's Underground Railways. New York: Fordham University Press. ISBN 9780823222957.
  3. ^ "개요 및 연혁" [Overview and History]. seoulmetro.co.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Morris, J. D. (March 2, 2000). "New Way to the Wharf / Merchants hope F-Market line will draw locals to tourist attractions". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
  5. ^ Stephens, Bill (July 2000). "CSX still struggling; Snow re-assumes reins". Trains. 60 (7). Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Publishing: 16–18. ISSN 0041-0934.
  6. ^ a b "交通局のあゆみ" [History of the Toei Subway]. kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp (in Japanese). Archived from the original on January 4, 2023. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  7. ^ Croydon Tramlink opened for business The Railway Magazine issue 1191 July 2000 page 10
  8. ^ General Motors Electro-Motive Division (May 23, 2000). "General Motors' Electro Motive ships first five locomotives for huge Union Pacific order". Archived from the original on March 14, 2006. Retrieved April 13, 2005.
  9. ^ "Øresund Bridge". Archived from the original on June 29, 2007. Retrieved August 1, 2007.
  10. ^ Metrolink reaches Eccles Rail Business Intelligence issue 132 10 August 2000 page 2
  11. ^ a b c "개요 및 연혁" [Overview and History]. seoulmetro.co.kr (in Korean). Archived from the original on February 5, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  12. ^ "Significant dates in Ottawa railway history". Colin Churcher's Railway Pages. September 7, 2005. Archived from the original on October 4, 2005. Retrieved September 30, 2005.
  13. ^ a b "開業区間の運賃及び相互直通運転に伴う運行形態を決定". tokyometro.go.jp. August 30, 2000. Archived from the original on December 17, 2003. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  14. ^ Amtrak’s new Hit-Speed Service is Derailed by Mechanical Problem Los Angeles Times December 13, 2000
  15. ^ "History". tokyometro.jp. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  16. ^ Left, Sarah (January 15, 2002). "Key dates in Britain's railway history". The Guardian. Retrieved July 7, 2007.