1. Japan’s Shinkansen high-speed trains were nicknamed «bullet trains» for their

appearance and speed. (Past Indefinite Passive)

Японские высокоскоростные поезда Синкансэн были названы «поездами-пулями» за их внешний вид и скорость.

2. In Australia, freight traffic is handled (Present Indefinite Passive) by double-headed trains and each train consists of over 80 wagons.

В Австралии грузовые перевозки осуществляются поездами с двумя локомотивами в голове, и каждый поезд состоит более чем из 80 вагонов.

3. It has been calculated (Present Perfect Passive) that East Japan Railway Company sells 1,000 tons of

tickets annually. These tickets are now being collected and re-used (Present Continuous Passive) in the manufacture of cardboard and toilet paper.

Подсчитано, что Восточно-Японская железнодорожная компания продает 1000 тонн

билетов ежегодно. Эти билеты сейчас собираются и используются повторно для производства картона и туалетной бумаги.

4. After Oxford railway station had been refurbished (Past Perfect Passive), it was criticized (Past Indefinite Passive) for its lack of disabled facilities.

После того, как Оксфордский железнодорожный вокзал был реконструирован, он подвергся критике за отсутствие удобств для инвалидов.

1. In Canada and the United States, long freight trains (to haul — Present Simple Passive) by three, four, or even five locomotives.

1. In Canada and the United States, long freight trains are hauled by three, four, or even five locomotives.

В Канаде и Соединенных Штатах длинные грузовые поезда тянут три, четыре или даже пять локомотивов.

2. Liverpool’s main railway station (to close — Future Simple Passive) for two days while emergency repair work (to carry out — Present Continuous Passive).

2. Liverpool’s main railway station will be closed for two days while emergency repair work is being carried out.

Главный железнодорожный вокзал Ливерпуля будет закрыт два дня, пока будут проводиться аварийные ремонтные работы.

3. After a high-speed monorail (to build — Past Perfect Passive) in Tokyo, the problem of passenger transportation (to solve — Past Simple Passive).

3. After a high-speed monorail had been built in Tokyo, the

problem of passenger transportation was solved.

После того, как высокоскоростная монорельсовая дорога была построена в Токио, проблема пассажирских перевозок была решена.

4. The primitive railways called wagonways (to use — Past Continuous Passive) in

Germany as early as 1550.

4. The primitive railways called wagonways were being used in

Germany as early as 1550.

Примитивные железные дороги, называемые гужевыми дорогами, использовались в Германии еще в 1550 году.

5. The overhead contact lines damaged in the yesterday’s storm (to repair /already — Present Perfect Passive).

5. The overhead contact lines damaged in the yesterday’s storm have been already repaired.

Поврежденные вчерашним штормом контактные провода уже отремонтированы.

1. Most of us use public transport to get to work.

Public transport is used by most of us to get to work.

2. Within 5 years, the railway was carrying over 7 million passengers annually.

Over 7 million passengers were being annually carried by the railway within 5 years.

3. Engineers have greatly improved the safety of railroad cars over years.

The safety of railroad cars has been greatly improved by the engineers over years.

4. Werner von Siemens constructed the first electric locomotive.

The first electric locomotive was constructed by Werner von Siemens.

5. Railroads are increasingly adopting long welded rails.

Long welded rails are being increasingly adopted by railroads.

1. Nowadays, about 20,000 locomotives are being operated by the American railroad operators.

Nowadays, the American railroad operators operate about 20,000 locomotives.

2. The movement of trains over a definite section of track is controlled by a dispatcher.

A dispatcher controls the movement of trains over a definite section of track.

3. Major train delays have been caused by a power cut in Derby this morning.

A power cut in Derby this morning has caused major train delays.

4. A circular railway in London’s Torrington Square was built by Richard Trevithick in 1808.

Richard Trevithick built circular railway in London’s Torrington Square in 1808.

5. €180 million will be spent by Romanian Railways on the refurbishment of their cargo train fleet.

Romanian Railways will spend €180 million on the refurbishment of their cargo train fleet.

1. An electric motor doesn’t pollute environment with exhausted gases, does it? — Yes, it does.

2. In 1786, William Murdock constructed a working model of a small electric locomotive, didn’t he? — No, he didn’t.

3. This mechanism activates the emergency brake, doesn’t it? — Yes, it does.

4. This HS train will proceed to its final destination without stopping, won’t it? — No, it won’t.

5. Passengers aren’t allowed to smoke on the trains, are they? — Yes, they are.

6. Since 2017, railways have become the most important means of

transport in China, haven’t they? — No, they haven’t.

7. At the first railways, sleepers were laid down along the railway track, weren’t they? — Yes, they were.

8. Box cars carry perishable goods, don’t they? — No, they don’t.

9. Competition between different modes of transport is intensifying now, isn’t it? — Yes, it is.

10. The first section of the Moscow Metro had been built by the middle of 1935, hadn’t it? — Yes, it had.

1. Different types of goods that must be protected from the weather, pilferage and

mechanical damage are carried in boxcars.

Различные виды грузов, которые должны быть защищены от непогоды, хищений и механических повреждений, перевозятся в крытых товарных вагонах.

2. No current British HS trains are allowed to run in service above 125 mph.

Современным британским высокоскоростным поездам не разрешается движение со скоростью свыше 125 миль в час.

3. German Rail had to withdraw passenger services on about 30 secondary lines

in East Germany because of the poor state of the infrastructure.

Германской железной дороге пришлось отменить пассажирские перевозки примерно на 30 второстепенных линиях в Восточной Германии из-за плохого состояния инфраструктуры.

4. To get to Moscow from St. Petersburg, passengers are able to choose either the

day- or night-time train.

Чтобы попасть в Москву из Санкт-Петербурга, пассажиры могут выбрать либо дневной, либо ночной поезд.

5. A common carrier may remove a passenger from its service for the refusal to

pay the fare.

В общественном транспорте пассажира могут высадить за отказ оплатить проезд.

1. Nowadays, maglev trains are able to reach a speed of 500 kmh, but some engineers think that speeds of over 1,000 kmh are possible.

В настоящее время поезда на магнитной подушке могут развивать скорость до 500 км/ч, но некоторые инженеры считают, что возможны скорости свыше 1000 км/ч.

2. The inside body of the passenger car should be finished with materials that

are easily washed.

Внутреннее пространство пассажирского вагона следует отделывать материалами, которые легко моются.

3. Both suburban and metro cars are to have wide sliding doors to speed up the exit and entrance of passengers.

Как вагоны пригородных поездов, так и вагоны метро должны иметь широкие раздвижные двери для ускорения выхода и входа пассажиров.

4. To lay down the track in the permafrost zone, workers had to use new

equipment.

Чтобы проложить пути в зоне вечной мерзлоты, рабочим пришлось использовать новое оборудование.

5. Until 1870, any railway company in the US that had the capital was allowed to build a railway wherever it saw fit.

До 1870 года любая железнодорожная компания в США, которая имела капитал, могла построить железную дорогу в любом месте по своему усмотрению.

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1. считается одним из самых роскошных поездов в мире

including a sightseeing stop

2. включая экскурсионную остановку

average operating speed

3. средняя техническая скорость

a regular service train

4. поезд регулярного обращения

Luxury Suite and De Luxe carriages

5. вагоны с купе категории “люкс” и “делюкс”

there is also a special Conference Car on the Train

6. в состав поезда также входит специальный вагон-зал для деловых встреч

the 42-seat dining car

7. вагон-ресторан, рассчитанный на 42 посадочных места

In the Lounge Car, high tea is served each afternoon at 5 o’clock.

8. каждый день в 5 часов в вагоне-салоне подают чай

The Club Car is the only area on the train where smoking is permitted.

9. вагон-салон с баром — это единственное место в поезде, где разрешено

курить

a sophisticated air suspension system, which ensures a smooth ride of rolling stock

10. современная система рессорного подвешивания, которая обеспечивает

плавный ход подвижного состава

1. How many years ago was the Blue Train put into service?

The Blue Train was put into service more than 80 years ago.

2. Where does the train derive its name from?

The train derives its name from its blue-painted locomotive and cars.

3. Does the Blue train cover the distance between Cape Town and Johannesburg in 27 hours?

No, in doesn’t.

4. How many sightseeing stops does the Blue Train make en route?

It makes one sightseeing stop.

5. What is the difference between Train Set 1 and Train Set 2?

A 14-car Train Set 1 can accommodate a maximum of 54 passengers and is available for use during charters. The Train Set 2 is a regular service train running

weekly. It includes 19 cars and accommodates a maximum of 82 guests.

6. How many passengers can two train sets accommodate altogether?

Two train sets can accommodate about 136 passengers altogether.

7. How many cars do the Blue trains consist of?

The Train Set 1 consists of 14 cars, and the Train Set 2 consists of 19 cars.

8. Is there a Conference Car on the Train Set 1?

No, it isn’t.

9. How many suites are there in Luxury carriages?

There are 3 suites n Luxury carriages.

10. Is there a dress code? Are passengers asked to dress up for high tea or for evening dining?

Yes, there is. The passengers are asked to dress up for evening dining.