Midterm Topic #4 - Rail Transportation (1) PDF

Presented by: KC Quintinita GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025 Identify and comprehend various rail services that attract tourists from around the world Understand the concept of rail tourism GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  The transport of pas...

Presented by: KC Quintinita GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025 Identify and comprehend various rail services that attract tourists from around the world Understand the concept of rail tourism GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  The transport of passengers and goods by means of vehicles designed to run along railroads or railways. The railway is the most economical, convenient, and popular mode of travel especially for long distance travel all over the world. GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  A comprehensive concept which consists of rail travel for visiting places and the experience gained through special services in unique trains and routes and by visiting rail-related heritage sites GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025 GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025 GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  Commuter Train High-Speed Train Luxury Train GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  This type of rail travel caters passengers commuting either short or long-distance travels. Encompasses rail transport services within city or metropolitan areas, connecting commuters from towns and suburbs to cities. Also referred to as Local Train GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  A passenger rail transport that operates significantly faster than the normal speed of rail traffic. According to European Union, high-speed trains generally travels at least 200 km/h (120 mph) for upgraded track and 250 km/h (160 mph) or faster for new track. GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  A premium passenger rail service which aims to provide a unique experience to tourists marked by unparalleled comfort, exquisite cuisine, and impeccable service. Common features: ✓ Vintage carriages ✓ Historically significant engines ✓ Nostalgic interior designs GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025 GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  With an average speed of 300km/h that travels approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes from London to Paris. A high-speed rail service connecting Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  With an average speed of 300km/h that can carry 457 passengers. The Frecciarossa, also known as the red arrow. GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  With an average speed of 305km/h that can carry 363 passengers Named after the indigenous flying fish cherry salmon - sancheoneo. GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  With an average speed of 310km/h that can carry 404 passengers Achieved a record top speed of 403.7km/h in 2006. GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  With an average speed of 320km/h that can carry 533 passengers. Fastest train in African continent in 2017 with 357km/h top speed. GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  With an average speed of 320km/h that can carry 1,300 passengers. The first high-speed railway network in the world. GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  With an average speed of 320km/h that can carry 740 passengers. The pioneer of high-speed rail in Europe GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  With an average speed of 350km/h that can carry 450 passengers. Also known as the White Worms. GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  With an average speed of 350km/h that can carry 1000 passengers. Fuxing models are the first completely domestically produced high- speed models in China GTRANMGT 1 TERM AY2024-2025 ST  With an average speed of 350km/h that can carry more than 500 passengers. With a record test speed of 483km/h. GTRANMGT 1 TERM AY2024-2025 ST  With an average speed of 460kph, completing a 30-km journey in just seven and a half minutes. World’s fastest magnetically levitated train. GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  RAILJET (230km/h) ALFA PENDULAR (220km/h) SJ - Statens Järnvägar (200km/h) ALTARIA (200km/h) EUROMED (220km/h) GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025 GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  Uses carriages from the 1920s-1930s and features elegant cabins and suites with lively entertainment and gastronomic cuisine. Linking major European cities - London, Paris, Venice, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, and Istanbul. GTRANMGT 1 TERM AY2024-2025 ST  A luxury tourist train that operates in South Africa with a flagship route between the two country’s capital for approximately 27-hour journey. GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  Offering trips from either Edinburgh or London for one to seven days. Stops along the way will highlight the very best of Scottish culture and history, including whisky tasting and castle visits. GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  India’s famous and latest luxury train with four distinct itineraries spread across northwest and central India. World’s Leading Luxury Train for seven consecutive years from 2012 to 2018 GTRANMGT 1 TERM AY2024-2025 ST  The first luxury train in India (1982) offering week-long package tours on a vintage train. GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  Japan’s luxury train around Kyushu Island - one of Japan’s most picturesque islands, boasting active hot springs, dramatic volcanoes and a beautiful coastline. Locally known as Nanatsuboshi. GTRANMGT 1 TERM AY2024-2025 ST GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  EURAIL PASS BRITRAIL PASS GERMAN RAIL PASS SWISS TRAVEL PASS GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  A single train ticket to access multiple trains in 33 European countries. Three Types: ✓ Global Pass - five or more countries ✓ Select Pass - two to four countries ✓ One Country Pass GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025 GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  This enables the passenger to travel extensively across the entire National Rail network of Great Britain. GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025  Offers unlimited travel across Germany  Takes international guests to the most beautiful places in the country on flexible and affordable public transport. Three types: ✓ Swiss Travel Pass - consecutive days of travel ✓ Swiss Travel Pass Flex - selectable days of travel ✓ Swiss Family Card - under 16 years old Advantages: ✓ Unlimited travel by train, bus and boat in more than 90 towns ✓ Free admission to more than 500 museums ✓ Mountain excursions included: Rigi, Stanserhorn, and Stoos ✓ Discount of up to 50% mountain excursions and leisure travel GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025 GTRANMGT 1ST TERM AY2024-2025