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Filial de danesa Maersk adquiere operación de ferrocarril de Panamá adyacente al canal marítimo

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 CIUDAD DE PANAMÁ (AP) — APM Terminals, una filial del conglomerado danés Maersk, informó el miércoles que adquirió la empresa que opera el Ferrocarril del Canal de Panamá, alguna vez en manos de Estados Unidos, que se dedica principalmente a la actividad de carga entre los océanos Pacífico y Atlántico.
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 La operadora portuaria anunció en un comunicado divulgado en su página de internet la transacción a la que llegó con la Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC) y Lanco Group/Mi‑Jack, operadores de la línea ferroviaria de 76 kilómetros adyacente al canal.
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 El gigante naviero Maersk es considerado uno de los principales usuarios del Canal de Panamá y del ferrocarril, el cual emergió con fuerza como una alternativa para el transporte de contenedores a raíz de la sequía que obligó a restringir el tránsito por la crucial vía marítima comercial en 2023 y 2024.
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 Los términos financieros del acuerdo no se divulgaron de inmediato. El gobierno de Panamá tampoco comentó sobre la transacción hasta el momento.
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 “Panama Canal Railway Company supone una atracción inversión en infraestructura que coincide con nuestra actividad central de transporte de contenedores”, expresó Keith Svendsen, director ejecutivo de APM Terminals, según el comunicado.
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 Mencionó que esta compra potenciará sus operaciones ferroviarias en Norteamérica mediante una extensa red que abarca tres naciones interconectadas: Canadá, Estados Unidos y México.
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 El tren se encarga del traslado de pasajeros, aunque sus operaciones son principalmente para el transporte de mercancías. APM Terminals informó que en 2024 obtuvo ingresos por la suma de 77 millones de dólares.
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 El ferrocarril, construido originalmente en 1855, estuvo por muchas décadas bajo el dominio estadounidense hasta que fue traspasado al control panameño en 1979. En torno a mitad del año 1998, el gobierno le otorgó una concesión a la rama panameña de CPKC —la empresa norteamericana Kansas City Southern— junto con la corporación internacional Lanco Group/Mi-Jack, encargándoles tanto su rehabilitación como su administración.
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 La operación del tren ocurre aproximadamente un mes después de este evento.
 un conglomerado basado en Hong Kong que administra las dos terminales portuarias del acceso al Canal de Panamá
 decidió vender sus participaciones en dichas empresas clave a un grupo formado por varias entidades, incluida la compañía estadounidense BlackRock Inc., como parte de una operación más extensa que todavía se encuentra en desarrollo.
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 Esto ocurrió luego de que el presidente Donald Trump afirmó que China estaba entrometiéndose en los procesos importantes del vital corredor naval marítimo.
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Filial de danesa Maersk adquiere operación de ferrocarril de Panamá adyacente al canal marítimo

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CIUDAD DE PANAMÁ (AP) — APM Terminals, una filial del conglomerado danés Maersk, informó el miércoles que adquirió la empresa que opera el Ferrocarril del Canal de Panamá, alguna vez en manos de Est…

Multibillion-Dollar Tunnel Project Could Link London and New York for $15 Trillion

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 Imagine being able to reach
 New York
 from
 London
 in just one hour.
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 That fever dream could one day be possible after a proposal to build a 3,000-mile
 trans-Atlantic train tunnel
 connecting the cities resurfaced online.
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 The proposal isn’t new, but it was once considered impossible due to the length and amount of money needed to construct it.
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<p>
 Elon Musk
 has also chimed in on the idea – writing on X that his company, The Boring Company, could complete a transatlantic tunnel for ‘1000 times less money’.
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 Recent developments in technology ranging from vacuum tube technologies and pressurised vehicles mean the journey could eventually become reality, albeit with a large price tag.
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 Estimates of the construction costs of a tunnel running through the Atlantic Ocean have topped £15 trillion.
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 If the ideas for the project eventually go forward, it could mean Londoners could hop on a train to New York and get across the pond in just one hour.
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 It could also be more environmentally friendly and cut down on heavy air pollution created by air travel.
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 The proposed trains would travel through pressurised tunnels where, with no wind resistance, they could reach speeds of 3,000mph.
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 The technology is similar to that of superloop trains, which
 Swiss
 engineers trialled and
 claimed could ‘change the future of travel.
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 Several different providers have tried – and failed – to develop hyperloop technology over the years.
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 Some of the obstacles include maintaining the vacuum system, capsule propulsion systems, scalability, safety and economic viability among others.
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 Despite its length being under 40 miles, it took six years to build.
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 A number of engineers have proposed constructing the planned Atlantic tunnel underneath the dense ocean bed, whereas others think that hanging it using cables or supports might be a better approach.
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 The Channel Tunnel extends merely 245 feet beneath the surface; however, the suggested trans-Atlantic railway might delve significantly further down.
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 Comparable concepts for submarine passages initially surfaced in the 19th century.
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 In 1802, the French mining engineer Albert Mathieu-Favier proposed
 suggested a concept for a tunnel linking France and England
 Illuminated by oil lamps and even referencing an artificial island between the waterways for 'changing horses.'
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 The Chunnel is not pressurized; in fact, it contradicts common belief because it lets water seep in first before pumping it out.
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Multibillion-Dollar Tunnel Project Could Link London and New York for $15 Trillion

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Imagine being able to reach New York from London in just one hour. That fever dream could one day be possible after a proposal to build a 3,000-mile trans-Atlantic train tunnel connecting the…

What My Euro Adventure by Train Revealed About the Past, Present, and Future of Rail Travel

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<p>
 Embarking on my grand Interrail journey across Europe with three young children in tow provided a stark realization of the basic amenities offered within train carriages.
</p>
<p>
 From the luxurious wide-seats and expansive glass panels of the Glacier Express to the graffiti-adorned wagons jolting along a side track where finding even a slightly comfortable spot was rare, we encountered every extreme.
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 Due to the significant differences in railway vehicles among various operators and nations, travelers can be uncertain about their experience when boarding a train in contemporary Europe.
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 Watching my whooping toddler whizz down a slide at an onboard playground inside a Swiss train got me thinking about just how much the passenger experience has changed over the 200 years since
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 of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in northern England. This historic event was the first time hundreds of passengers had been transported by rail.
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 Looking back, it's hard to imagine just how exciting those first train experiences must have been - and how uncomfortable they were for some.
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 For the first few years of the railways, third-class passengers weren't even afforded the luxury of a roof over their heads. Instead, they were left at the mercy of the elements and smoke from the engine.
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 These ‘cattle class’ carriages were phased out across Europe by the 1950s, replaced by a two-tier system of standard and first class that still survives today.
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 Over the years, sleeper cars and onboard eating options have been introduced, meaning passengers can get fed and find a bed while they travel.
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 If you are looking to get a taste of just how much passenger rail travel has changed since its inception, many lines still run
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 with authentic carriages and engines.
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 My family loves a heritage train ride and we're lucky to live on the doorstep of the line that launched the very first package holiday in 1841, when Thomas Cook offered a day trip from Leicester to Loughborough.
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 Railway buffs can recreate that trip on the Great Central Railway, which runs steam and diesel trains throughout the year.
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 It's a little glimpse into trains and times gone by, with seating in compartments, and waiting rooms, including one for ladies only, with open fires in the grate in the winter. Passengers even have to open the doors by leaning out of the window to use the outside handle.
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 Another place which really highlights just how much train travel has changed over the years is
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 . Here, the Schwebebahn, the world's oldest electric suspension railway, still runs the length of the town, following the line of the river below.
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<p>
 Stepping off a wooden platform into a carriage dangling below a single rail is quite the experience. It just goes to show that train travel hasn't always been carriages being pulled along tracks on the ground - innovators have experimented with different systems along the way.
</p>
<p>
 While historic experiences are interesting for a one-off trip, we now expect far more from our everyday rail journeys. The realities of modern train travel, however, can vary wildly depending on when and where you go.
</p>
<h2>
 What can passengers expect inside a modern train carriage?
</h2>
<p>
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 and the
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 in Switzerland, and it certainly seemed like we were getting what we paid for, with cleanliness, comfortable seats and attentive carriage attendants all enhancing our experience.
</p>
<p>
 Across various countries, the quality of train travel under our pass fluctuated significantly. In terms of passenger care, I found the Netherlands nearly ideal, especially regarding families with children boarding the trains. However, Germany presented a contrasting scenario, characterized notably by extensive graffiti within stations and carriages.
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 and on the trains themselves.
</p>
<p>
 Some of the carriages we found ourselves in were rundown and we even missed a train at one point as it set off from one end of a platform while we were waiting at the other, unaware that we couldn't board there.
</p>
<p>
 Access to charging points and WiFi is still pretty hit-and-miss across the network, especially on smaller local trains.
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 But there are lots of modern-day innovations that make passengers’ journeys more comfortable.
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 We loved travelling in double-decker trains in France and the Netherlands, which accommodate more passengers without the need for extra carriages.
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<p>
 Certainly! The family areas within Swiss Intercity trains became incredibly popular. Can you imagine how excited children get about finding play spaces right inside their train carriages, making the trip seem much shorter? Older kids enjoyed themselves with board games embedded in the table surfaces designed specifically for their entertainment.
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 We noticed areas designated for
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   transporting bikes
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 Safely and securely, with passengers required to reserve and pay for a spot for their bicycle onboard. However, not all trains offer this service, so you should verify what's permitted before going to the station with your bike.
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 How might travelers' experiences change during journeys in the coming years?
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<p>
 As there is a revived enthusiasm for sleeper trains throughout Europe, it is logical that railway businesses are seeking to invest in novel methods to enhance the overnight travel experience for customers.
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 I must admit our overnight journey from the Netherlands to Innsbruck wasn’t very relaxing. The passengers and their baggage were squeezed into tiny compartments where the seats also served as beds. Thus, anything that led
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 Entering into the 21st century would be welcomed!
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 In the previous fall, the Austrian branch of the Skoda Group presented their Sleep in Motion concepts for sleeping compartments within double-decker trains. These compartments would be arranged along either side of a central aisle. Meanwhile, Alstom from the United Kingdom displayed their DreamSuite proposals, featuring seating areas capable of transforming into flat beds, complete with individual privacy screens.
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 Another passenger priority is
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 From our experience, we discovered that European trains require a more structured system with integrated safety features. For instance, Japanese bullet trains offer lockable compartments for passengers' use.
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 For those who appreciate leisurely and eco-friendly travel, improving the traveler’s experience on board is just as important as adopting cleaner train technologies such as hydrogen fuel or boosting service speeds and punctuality. While environmentally friendly trains are beneficial, they won’t succeed unless passengers choose to use them, making rail a practical option only when ridership increases.
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 Norske tog's Project Manager, Sille Svenkerud Førner, captured it perfectly during Norway’s announcement of an investment in 17 new long-distance FLIRT NEX trains. These models boast reclining seats, adaptable sleeping quarters, a café area, family-friendly configurations, and generous storage for belongings.
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Filial de danesa Maersk adquiere operación de ferrocarril de Panamá adyacente al canal marítimo

Multibillion-Dollar Tunnel Project Could Link London and New York for $15 Trillion

What My Euro Adventure by Train Revealed About the Past, Present, and Future of Rail Travel

台湾新幹線に日本製「新型車両」2027年に運行へ 日立・東芝連合と追加契約締結

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