Monthly Archives: November 2017

Inspecting the overhead wires on the Ukrainian Railways

As I travelled across Ukraine by train I noticed a few complicated looking contraptions parked in sidings along the way. With a small platform at the end of a scissor lift, these railcars are used to inspect and repair the overhead wires that power electric trains.

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Animal themed trains of Europe

Trains named for cute animals – during my time in Europe, I found two rail operators who did just that.


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