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Nicknamed “the Commodore,” he moved from steamships to rail in 1863, taking over New York’s Harlem and Hudson River railroads.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
Fortescue—the world’s fourth-largest producer of iron ore—operates roughly 470 miles of rail in remote northwest Australia, with a fleet of 70 locomotives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
The train service is also part of a broader push to expand passenger and freight rail in southern Mexico and stimulate economic development in the region.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025
“The future for high-speed rail in the Southwest is bright. It’s happening, and we are proud to be at the forefront of this transformation in transportation,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2025
With it safely in place she clung to the rail in her oilskins and sou’wester as the stinging spray broke over the bows and surged along the deck.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
