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Amtrak improve speed of Acela trains through infrastructure investments
Amtrak’s recent infrastructure improvements along a 16-mile segment of track between New Brunswick and South Brunswick has improved the speed of Acela trains.
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High-Speed Rail
High-speed railways provide an efficient mode of transport, but they are highly complex systems and must combine various elements if they are to operate successfully.
Our high-speed rail content explores projects currently under construction, projects at planning stages and how their vision is taking shape, the funding and financial issues around building new high-speed lines, the importance of understanding what passengers want from high-speed rail services, and how established high-speed lines can help boost economies.
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Pilot project for autonomous trains in Germany enters the next phase
Alstom is developing a project that will explore the possibilities of train automation for rail passenger transport in Germany.
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Innovative digital twin project underway at Reading station
Network Rail are developing a digital twin of Reading station to improve its carbon emissions and energy performance by around 20 per cent.
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NSW Government’s rail funding commitment welcomed by ARA
The ARA have welcomed NSW Government’s $500 million commitment to support the delivery of faster rail from Sydney to the Central Coast.
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Final environmental report released for San Francisco to San Jose project section
If the report is approved by the Board of Directors, the San Francisco project section will complete full environmental clearance for high-speed rail in California.
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ADB approve project financing for South Commuter Railway Project
ADB have approved the project financing for the South Commuter Railway to help ease road traffic congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Birmingham New Street station signalling system overhaul hits milestone
The signalling system at Birmingham New Street has been brought up to 21st century standards thanks to a digital overhaul.
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FRA announce over $368 million in grants to improve rail infrastructure
The FRA grant funds are for 46 projects in 32 states and will be vital in modernising rail infrastructure and strengthening supply chains.
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Caltrain board approve operating and capital budgets for FY2023
Caltrain’s Board of Directors have approved a $179.2 million operating budget and a $90.9 million capital budget for FY2023.
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The variable gauge system for freight trains in Spain
José Conrado Martínez, Deputy Director of Strategic Innovation (CTO) of Adif, explains the difficulties caused by the gauge in Spain, as well as the rest of Europe, and how Adif are contributing to making railroad’s safer with a freight gauge changeover project.
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Testing begins on new digital signalling for Northern City Line
The testing of new digital signalling on the Northern City Line will reduce delays and enable a more reliable service for passengers.
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Central Florida to receive grant for Brightline intercity passenger rail project
The United States Department of Transportation have awarded Central Florida a grant of up to $15,875,000 for the project.
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Work to electrify Fife Circle Line begins
Network Rail will begin to lay foundations that will pave the way for the electrification of the Fife Circle by December 2024.
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ARA welcome the new Labor Federal Cabinet
The Australasian Railway Association are looking forward to working alongside new Minister Catherine King to support the rail industry.
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HS2 announce the start of construction on UK’s longest railway bridge
HS2 have reached a major milestone as they begin work on the UK’s longest railway viaduct on the outskirts of London.