1992 in rail transport

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This article lists events related to rail transport that occurred in 1992.

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The Surf Line is a railroad line that runs from San Diego north to Orange County along California's Pacific Coast. It was so named because much of the line is near the Pacific Ocean, within less than 100 feet (30 m) in some places. The tracks are now owned by the Orange County Transportation Authority and the North County Transit District, and hosts Metrolink's Orange County Line and Inland Empire–Orange County Line, the San Diego Coaster, and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner passenger trains. The BNSF Railway operates freight over the line using trackage rights.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Penn's Landing</span> Neighborhood of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania, United States

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Van Nuys station</span> Railway station in Van Nuys, California

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot</span> Railway station in San Bernardino, California

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Eesti Raudtee or EVR is the national railway infrastructure company of Estonia. It owns a network of 691 kilometres (429 mi) of broad gauge railway throughout the country, including the 192 kilometres (119 mi) used by the Elron commuter trains around Tallinn. Its sole shareholder is the Government of Estonia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">California Trolley and Railroad Corporation</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">History of rail transport in Estonia</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Philadelphia Belt Line Railroad</span>

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<i>The New Electric Railway Journal</i>

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