2006 in rail transport - Definition and Overview

This article will list events related to rail transport that are currently scheduled to occur in 2006. Please be aware that the actual dates that these events occur on may differ substantially from what is shown here.

Events

January

• January - David R. Goode, chairman of Norfolk Southern is expected to retire.

Unknown date events

• The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Greenbush Line, an expansion of the commuter rail system to serve Boston's South Shore, is expected to begin revenue service.
• The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority expects to switch from tokens to a farecard system that will be called "The Charlie Card" in honor of the unfortunate hero of "The MTA Song".
• The Osaka Outer Loop Line and the eighth line of the Osaka City Subway are scheduled to open in Osaka, Japan.
• GO Transit in Toronto, Ontario, plans to begin construction to add a third track on the Lakeshore West and Lakeshore East lines and a second track on the Georgetown line.