The North American Railway Network refers to the extensive, interconnected system of standard-gauge rail lines spanning the United States, Canada, and Mexico, connecting major and minor cities featured in Train Sim World.
Here’s a more detailed explanation:
- Extensive and Interconnected: The network is vast, with rail lines extending from Hay River in Canada to Tapachula in Mexico, and on Vancouver Island.
- Standard Gauge: The network primarily uses standard gauge tracks, which is the standard width between the rails.
- Key Players: The United States, Canada, and Mexico all contribute to this interconnected system in North America.
- Examples of Interconnectedness: Canadian National and Canadian Pacific acquired lines in the United States, enabling better connections with the Chicago hub as well as with New Orleans when CN purchased the Illinois Central Railroad in 1998.
- Freight and Passenger: The network serves both freight and passenger transportation, with a significant portion dedicated to moving goods across the continent.
- Examples of Freight: The largest commodities carried include coal, chemicals, farm products, nonmetallic minerals and intermodal.
- Examples of Passenger: Amtrak travels to over 500 destinations in 46 states, giving you the best views North America has to offer.
- Private Ownership: Unlike many other countries in the World, the U.S. freight rail network is largely privately owned and operated.
- Importance: The network is vital for moving goods, supporting Global economic activity, and connecting communities across the continent.
North American Rail Networks
