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Railway Quotes

Trains, stations, and the cities built around them

These railway quotes cover the social benefits of rail systems and how a single station can generate an entire city. For related transit themes, see Airport quotes.

An active and vibrant railway system confers many benefits on the society.

Quotes by Yemi Osinbajo

The first significant work I did was a railway station in Zurich called Stadelhofen.

Quotes by Santiago Calatrava

A railway station is something that can generate a city.

Quotes by Santiago Calatrava

My first career ambitions involved turning into a boy; I intended to be either a railway guard or a knight errant.

Quotes by Hilary Mantel

Active Quotes

The Ethiopian government's use of the railway from Djibouti to Addis Ababa was, in practice, a hazardous regards transport of arms intended for the Ethiopian forces.

Quotes by Haile Selassie

I am glad to learn that the Parliament Bill has been passed for the Darlington Railway.

Quotes by George Stephenson

The corsets I wore in The Railway Children are still in my undies drawer, a prized relic of my favourite film.

Quotes by Dinah Sheridan

We're building the infrastructure we need, whether it be the Melbourne Rail Link, the airport rail link which Melburnians have so wanted for over 40 years, upgrading the Pakenham-Cranbourne railway line, or building the East-West Link.

Quotes by Denis Napthine

We have got into Indian railways and are trying to get into the railway locomotive business in Europe and the United States.

Quotes by Baba Kalyani

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do these railway quotes focus on?
They cover the societal benefits of railway systems, the influence of stations on cities, and personal memories tied to trains.
Can a railway station really shape a city?
According to one quote, yes, a railway station is described as something capable of generating a city around it.
Is a specific railway station mentioned by name?
Yes, one quote references a significant early career project, a railway station in Zurich called Stadelhofen.
Do any quotes mention childhood dreams involving railways?
Yes, one speaker recalls wanting to become either a railway guard or a knight errant as a child.
Where can I read more about transit and travel themes?
For related themes, see Airport quotes, which covers another form of travel infrastructure.

One playful line recalls a childhood dream of becoming a railway guard or a knight. Readers curious about early ambitions may also enjoy Boy quotes.