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General
CTU Railway Page - This site contains a list of European railway resources, organized by country.
Czech Republic
Czech State Railways - (mostly Czech, some English) This site contains information about Czech State Railways management, offices, contact information, and a search engine.
Denmark
Traffic Research Group (Denmark) - The Traffic Research Group, formed by researchers at the Department of Development and Planning at Aalborg University in Denmark, performs research in infrastructures, transportation planning, and traffic. This site includes information about research and staff members.
Finland
Helsinki City Transport - This site contains information for public transit in Helsinki, Finland, including schedules, fares, and statistics.

VTT Communities and Infrastructures / Transport Research - Transport Research conducts traffic and transport research in the areas of freight transport and logistics, environmental impacts of traffic, traffic safety, and traffic engineering and modes. This site includes information about the research areas, abstracts, publications, sources, and links.

France
ENPC-Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees (France) - (French only) The school provides formation for future engineers in Mechanical and Civil engineering and other areas(Mathematics...) The site include numerous information on its students, its labs, the various programs offered, as well as search of their library and links to other national, European and US. sites (Universities and Institutes) related to transportation.

INRETS - Institut National de Recherche sur les transports et leur sécurité (France) - (French and English) The INRETS is a state-financed scientific and technological body under the dual administrative supervision of the Ministry of Research and the Ministry of Transport. Its tasks include: (1)To organize, execute and assess technological research and development concerned with the improvement of the means and systems of transport and of traffic from technical, economic and social viewpoints.(2)To carry out evaluative and advisory studies within these domains. (3) To promote the results of these research and study programme, to contribute to the dissemination of scientific knowledge, and participate in training by and for transport research both in France and abroad. The site provides a list of projects, library references, and other links.

Ministere de l'Equipement, du Logement, des Transports, et du Tourisme (France) - (mostly French, some information also in English). The site provides information on the structure of and missions of the ministry. As well as departments (road information for Paris area...), research, press and schools affiliated with the ministry.

Paris Metro Information - (English and French) This site includes maps and ticket information and history of the Paris Metro.

RATP (Paris) - (English and French) This site includes Paris transit information, current events, and future transit plans.

SNFC (France) - (English and French) The SNFC is a French state institution charged with industrial and commercial tasks. This site contains transit information (trains, TGV, motorail, bicycles), freight information, and rail pictures. Research activity information is currently only available in French.

Subway Navigator (France) - (English & French) Subway Navigator allows you to find routes in subway systems in various cities around the world. Information is provided by countries and cities. You will find maps, a list of stations, the estimated time for your route, and other information.

Germany
Lufthansa - The site includes fares, schedules (in German), specials and other information organized by regions (Asia, US/Canada, Central and South America).
Ireland
Aer Lingus - Ireland National Airline - Aer Lingus provides information on its services, timetables, history, airfleet, news, and travel information.

Iarnród Éireann - Ireland National Rail - Passenger services, including DART suburban rail.

Bus Éireann - National road passenger services outside Dublin City.

Dublin Bus - Road passenger services for the greater Dublin area.

Irish Ferries - Ireland - Road passenger services for the greater Dublin area.

Italy
InforMARE - InforMARE is an on-line newspaper devoted to transport. They also provide services and information, in five languages, regarding shipping, tourism, aviation and trucking.
Netherlands
Amsterdam Public Transport Information - (English and Dutch) This site includes extensive information about public transportation in Amsterdam, including maps, tickets, public transport companies, bus and ferry information, and tourism.

Cargoweb - Cargoweb provides both an overview of the international freight business and pointers to specific logistical solutions. The site includes News, Destination, Business Partner, Events and links.

Dutch Traffic Sign Server - (English and Dutch) This site includes interpretations of traffic signs in the Netherlands, in both English and Dutch.

Netherlands Research School for Transport, Infrastructure and Logistics (TRAIL) - TRAIL - located at the Delft University of Technology - provides postgraduate education in transportation, infrastructure, and logistics, and carries out scientific research commissioned by government and industry. This site includes information about the organization, its research (directed at upgrading the movement of people and goods by all forms of transport), education, and contact information.

Norway
WWW Railway Page for Norway - This site includes extensive information about Norway's railways: time tables, the railway network, railway rolling stock, Norwegian Railway Club, museum railways and railway history, tramways and motorways, and model railroads.
Portugal
Portuguese Railways - (English and Portuguese) This site includes timetables, routes, services, and news for Portuguese Railways.
Russia
Aeroflot - The site includes lots of information on the company, from schedules to recent restructure of capital, as well as fleet and market position.
Scotland
ScotRail - ScotRail provides train services for Scotland. This site includes information about train lines, news, links, and product information.
Spain
Renfe - Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Españoles (Spain) - (Spanish only) Renfe provides information for people planning trips, or transportation of goods. The site has complete information on their various services, lines, fares, and schedules for every train station they deserve. It also includes pictures and information on trains in use. A complete list of links to other railroad related sites in the world is also included.

Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) - (English, Spanish, and Catalan) TMB - the transit agency for Barcelona, Spain - is composed of two companies, Ferrocarril Metropolità de Barcelona and Transports de Barcelona. This site includes information about tickets and fares, subways, buses, and other transport systems.

Sweden
Chalmers University of Technology Department of Transportation and Logistics - The Department of Transportation and Logistics performs research in materials administration/logistics, distribution, materials handling, mass transit, and maritime transport. This site includes publications, research and educational program information, and external resources.

Swedish Road and Transport Research Institute, VTI - The Swedish Road and Transport Institute conducts research in the areas of roads and road transport (transportation engineering, highway engineering, and vehicle and road users), rail transport, and transport systems. The site includes information on research activities, as well as background information and extensive staff contact information.

Switzerland
DFTCE - Departement Federal des Transports, des Communications et de l'Energie (Switzerland) - (French, German, Italian) The site provides a description of its affiliated departments (surface transportation, maritime, aviation...) and their duties.

Institute of Transportation, Highway, and Railway-Engineering (Switzerland) - (English and German) The Institute, a division of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, is divided into three groups: individual traffic, public transport, and rural and environmental planning. The site contains detailed information about the research activities of the group. Also included at the site is information about publications and teaching activities, which is currently available only in German.

United Kingdom
Alphaline Rail Service - Alphaline serves Wales and Southern and Western England. This site includes schedule and fare information, free competitions, and a "mystery tour" feature.

Aston University Department of Civil Engineering (U.K.) - Aston University's Civil Engineering Dept. offers a transportation management program and conducts research in the applications of virtual reality to transportation management, planning, light rail transit, and motorway development. This site includes information about educational programs, research, publications, and conferences.

BritRail - This site includes rail maps and information about passes and tickets for travel in Great Britain. Price information is available in pounds sterling and U.S. dollars.

Brit Valley Railway - The Brit Valley Railway is a proposed 2-foot narrow-gauge railway, principally steam hauled, between Bridport and West Bay on the West Dorset Coast. This site includes background information, specifications, maps, funding and support, and news about the railway. The heavy graphics may be slow to load.

Cranfield School of Management, Centre for Logistics and Transportation - The Cranfield Centre for Logistics and Transportation was established to provide an international focal point for advanced teaching and research in the field of logistics and transportation. This site contains information about the program and its research projects.

London Bus Page - This site includes a plethora of information about buses in London: history, routes, graphics, news, and much more.

Middlesex University Road Traffic Research Centre (U.K.) - The Road Traffic Research Centre focuses on road accident statistics, innovative traffic management techniques, and parking control. This site includes information about research activities, group members, and education programs.

National Rail - "The gateway to Britain's National Rail network: 26 train companies, one network."

University of Leeds (U.K.) Institute for Transport Studies - The Institute for Transport Studies at Leeds University is responsible for the planning, design, operation and use of land transport facilities in Europe and in developing countries. This site contains information about the institute's programs and research activities.

Wessex Trains - Wessex Trains is one of the 25 privatised rail companies that provide scheduled passenger services on Britain's railway.

York Traffic Web - The York Traffic Web is the Web site for the York Network Control Group, which designs and assesses new ways of reducing urban traffic congestion. The site includes key research areas, programs for traffic control simulation, projects, papers, and information about the STEER traffic simulator.


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