...that the Bucharest Metro network and the national rail network of Romania share the same track gauge (1,435 mm / 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) and loading gauge, making it possible for new metro cars to be transported cross country as unpowered railway cars?
...that when Brightline opens in mid-2017, it will be the first time a privately owned company in the United States has developed and operated an express passenger rail system since 1983?
...that after Brunel's death, Robert Pearson Brereton took over his role as chief engineer for many railway companies, running his business from Brunel's old office in London, while Brunel's widow Mary continued to reside in the rooms above?
...that unlike many trolley poles used for current collection on trams, the bow collector developed by Siemens in the late 19th century did not normally have a revolving base but was rather fixed centrally to the tramcar roof?
...that after a bankruptcy filing in December 1970 and reorganization, Boston and Maine Corporation was nearly liquidated and was offered to merge its properties into the new Conrail but opted out?
...that the Blackpool Transporttram system opened in 1885 using a conduit system to convey electricity to the trams but was rebuilt in 1899 to use 550 V overhead lines?