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20+ years of Recruitment experience in Rail covering Civils, Safety Critical, Systems and Rolling Stock both temp and perm. Offices in the UK and the USA.

Joined March 2023
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Eco-Friendly Travel: Railways are one of the most eco-friendly modes of transport, especially in countries like Switzerland and France, where a significant percentage of rail lines are electrified. Trains produce much lower emissions per passenger compared to cars and airplanes.

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Engineering Marvel: The Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland is the longest and deepest railway tunnel in the world, stretching 57 kilometers (35 miles) through the Alps. It took 17 years to build and reaches a depth of 2,300 meters (7,500 feet) below the mountain surface.

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World’s Busiest Station: Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, Japan, holds the title for the busiest train station, handling around 3.6 million passengers daily. The station has over 200 exits and a complex layout to accommodate the high traffic.

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Railway Network Length: The United States has the longest railway network, with over 250,000 kilometers (155,000 miles) of track, used largely for freight. India and China follow with extensive networks that carry both freight and passengers.

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Fastest Commercial Train: The Shanghai Maglev in China is currently the fastest commercial train, reaching speeds of up to 431 km/h (267 mph) with magnetic levitation technology, making for a super-smooth, high-speed journey.

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Oldest Operational Railway: The Middleton Railway in Leeds, England, is the world’s oldest continuously operating railway, dating back to 1758. Originally used to transport coal, it still functions as a heritage railway today.

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Highest Railway: The Qinghai-Tibet Railway in China has the highest point of any railway in the world. At its highest, it reaches over 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) above sea level and traverses permafrost and remote areas.

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Longest Railway Line: The Trans-Siberian Railway in Russia is the longest railway line in the world, stretching over 9,200 kilometers (5,700 miles). It connects Moscow with Vladivostok and takes about a week to complete from end to end.

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