Rail transport in New Ingrea
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| Rail transport in New Ingrea | |
|---|---|
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| Operation | |
| Owner/Operator | New Ingrean Railways |
| Statistics | |
| Passengers | 22.6 million (2010) |
| Freight | 72 million tons (2022/23) |
| System details | |
| Total track | 1,145 miles (1,843 km) |
| Gauge |
3 ft 6 in (1,067 mm) (Cape gauge) |
| Electrification | 25kV AC |
| Features | |
| Tunnels | 21 |
| Tunnel length | 10 miles (16 km) |
| Longest tunnel |
2.073 miles (3,336 m) Wolpers Spiral, FITZ |
| Bridges | 1,115 |
| Longest bridge |
2,372 feet (723 m) at Williamsdene, BEAU |
| Highest elevation |
4,494 feet (1,370 m) Beacon Pass, CENT |
| Map | |
| File:Map-railways.png | |
Rail transport in New Ingrea has established itself as an integral part of the national transport system.
History
Background and origins
Operations
Main article: New Ingrean Railways
The New Ingrean Railways or NIR is the state-owned body responsible for operation, management, and maintenance of the national railway system. The New Ingrean Railways was established in 1972 to replace the earlier Ministry of Public Works and Railways, and like it's predecessor, operates as a fully-integrated monopoly across all parts of the national rail network.