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1940 in rail transport

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This article lists events related to rail transport that occurred in 1940.

Events

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January events

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February events

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March events

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May events

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  • May 1 – The Østfold Line in Norway takes electric traction into use between Dilling and Fredrikstad.[1]
  • May 20 – Sixty-six railroads in the United States, in cooperation with the Travelers' Credit Corporation, begin selling railroad tickets, Pullman accommodations and all-expense tours on an installment basis, known as the Travel Credit Plan. Purchases over $50 can be charged.

June events

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July events

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August events

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September events

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October events

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November events

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December

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Deaths

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September deaths

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October deaths

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November deaths

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Unknown date deaths

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Accidents

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References

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  • Wayner, Robert J., ed. (1972). Car Names, Numbers and Consists. New York: Wayner Publications. OCLC 8848690.
  1. ^ a b c d "Railway Statistics 2008". Norwegian National Rail Administration. 2009. p. 34. Archived from the original (pdf) on 2 March 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
  2. ^ Johnson, Ron (1985). The Best of Maine Railroads. Portland Litho. p. 112.
  3. ^ "CIOB - Chemin de Fer Impérial Ottoman de Baghdad". Trains of Turkey. 2004-12-01. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  4. ^ "Flåmsbana Museet". Archived from the original on 2007-07-08. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
  5. ^ Trains News Wire (April 27, 2005), 'Miss Southern Belle' dies. Retrieved May 4, 2005.
  6. ^ "Newark Subway, PATH and Light Rail". UrbanRail.net. 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-11-18. Retrieved 2007-11-22.
  7. ^ "Hale Holden". Railway Age Gazette. 57 (10): 428. September 4, 1914. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
  8. ^ Ingham, John N. (1983). Biographical Dictionary of American Business Leaders. Vol. 2. Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press. pp. 594–5. ISBN 0-313-23908-8. Retrieved December 2, 2013.
  9. ^ "W. B. Storey Dies". New York Times. October 30, 1940. Archived from the original on November 14, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2005.