User:JohnnyDoobydoo/IRR Western Line

The IRR Western Line, alternatively Baghdad-Qaim-Akashat Railway is a railway line of the Iraqi Republic Railways that connects Akashat and Qaim with Baghdad via Ramadi and Falluja. It is a single-track line that is not electrified. The line is about 520 km (320 mi) long and has a maximum speed of 100 km/h (62 mph). The line is one of two Iraqi railways not fully out of service. There is a commuter rail service between Baghdad and Falluja. Due to the destroyed bridge over the Euphrates services have to end in Falluja.

Technical Specifications

Signalling and Communications

The Railway Line had a fully automatic relay system since 1986. The Railway Line possessed a network of sound cables that provided connections between the station and the locomotives as well as to other stations. As of October 2018, the signalling and communication systems are both out of service.

Maintenance

The Line has five light maintenance workshops at Baghdad, Falluja, Ramadi, Haqlaniya and Akashat and one heavy maintenance factory at Qaim.

Other Information

The track gauge is 1435 millimetres (standard-gauge). The rails have a UIC 60 profile and consist of welded joints. The axel load is 25 tons.

History

External links

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