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Shkodër–Vorë Railway
The Shkodër–Vorë railway was a railway between Shkodër and Vorë in Albania. The line connected to the Podgorica–Shkodër railway in Shkodër, the uncompleted Milot–Klos railway in Milot and the Durrës–Tiranë railway in Vorë. Overview The Shkodër–Vorë railway is a 103.6 kilometre-long standard gauge railway. Like other railways throughout Albania, the railway is not electrified. There is a projected railway that is slated to operate from Vorë to the Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza. However, the project has yet to commence construction. History The 28 kilometre rail line between Vorë and Laç was completed between 1962 and 1963 with the help of volunteers. Raw materials were imported from Morocco, which were then hauled by locomotives from Durrës to Laç. The line officially opened on 7 May 1963. The 20 kilometre rail line between Laç and Lezhë Lezhë (, sq-definite, Lezha) is a city in the Republic of Albania and seat of Lezhë ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rail Transport
Rail transport (also known as train transport) is a means of transport that transfers passengers and goods on wheeled vehicles running on rails, which are incorporated in tracks. In contrast to road transport, where the vehicles run on a prepared flat surface, rail vehicles ( rolling stock) are directionally guided by the tracks on which they run. Tracks usually consist of steel rails, installed on sleepers (ties) set in ballast, on which the rolling stock, usually fitted with metal wheels, moves. Other variations are also possible, such as "slab track", in which the rails are fastened to a concrete foundation resting on a prepared subsurface. Rolling stock in a rail transport system generally encounters lower frictional resistance than rubber-tyred road vehicles, so passenger and freight cars (carriages and wagons) can be coupled into longer trains. The operation is carried out by a railway company, providing transport between train stations or freight customer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vorë Railway Station
Vorë railway station was a train station in Vorë, Albania. The station was connected to Durrës and the capital Tirana and was once an important interchange, being the junction for services from Durrës and Tirana, now closed, as well as those from Shkodër Shkodër ( , ; sq-definite, Shkodra) is the fifth-most-populous city of the Republic of Albania and the seat of Shkodër County and Shkodër Municipality. The city sprawls across the Plain of Mbishkodra between the southern part of Lake Shkod ... in the north, also closed except between Shkodër and Lac. After many years of neglect, the station was demolished and all tracks were removed. Gallery File:Vora station.jpg, The station in 1995 File:Vore train station bldg.JPG, 2014 File:Vora (Albanien) Bahnhof.jpg, Refurbished station in 2016 See also * Durrës–Tiranë railway References Buildings and structures in Vorë Railway stations in Albania Railway stations opened in 1949 {{Europe-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fushë-Krujë
Fushë-Krujë is a city in Durrës County, Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Krujë. The population at the 2011 census was 18,477.2011 census results The city has gained wider fame due to President 's visit on Sunday, 10 June 2007. A statue was erected in his honor in 2011. Fushë-Krujë was also the site of one of 's famous battles. , Albania's Kosovar heroine, died there in 192 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ishëm
Ishëm is a former municipality in the Durrës County, northwestern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Durrës. The population at the 2011 census was 5,001. Ishëm Castle is located in the municipal unit. Famous peoples *Gallery [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mamurras
Mamuras ( sq-definite, Mamurasi) is a town and a former municipality in Lezhë County, northwestern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Kurbin. The population at the 2011 census was 15,284.2011 census results The town lies from the Mediterranean Sea. References External links ALBoZONE: Cities of Albania Former municipalities in Lezhë County Administrative units of Kurbin Towns in Albania {{Lezhë-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laç Railway Station
Laç (; sq-definite, Laçi) is a town and a former municipality in Lezhë County, northwestern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision and the seat of the municipality Kurbin. It was the administrative center of the former Kurbin District. The population at the 2011 census was 17,086.2011 census results Its associated club is . Laç is served by . Name Laà ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Klos, Elbasan
Klos is a village and a former municipality in Elbasan County, central Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Cërrik Cërrik (; sq-definite, Cërriku ) is a municipality in Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the administrative units of Gostimë, Klos, Mollas, Shalës with Cërrik constituting its seat. As of the Institute of Stat .... The population at the 2011 census was 3,262. The municipality consists of the villages Klos, Selvias, Qyrkan, Lumas, Qafë, Floq, Trunç and Banjë. References Administrative units of Cërrik Former municipalities in Elbasan County Villages in Elbasan County {{Elbasan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rrëshen
Rrëshen ( sq-definite, Rrësheni) is a small town and a former municipality in Lezhë County, in northern Albania. History At the 2015 local government reform, Rrëshen became a subdivision and the seat of the municipality Mirditë. It was the administrative seat of the former Mirditë District. The population at the 2011 census was 8,803.2011 census results The City As an administrative seat, the town has schools and a hospital. After the Communist era, new facilities such as a , a restaurant, and a cultural centre appeared in ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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