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MTR teams up with the operator of Europe’s largest high-speed rail network
After seeking up-to-date high-speed rail expertise, MTR selects Renfe as its partner for the West Coast Partnership bid.
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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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Allan Cook is appointed as new Chair of HS2 Ltd
West Midlands Combined Authority welcomes the new appointment and looks forward to working with Allan on the HS2 project in the future.
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Interview Spotlight: Maurice Verheijen, Head of Sales and Operations at Schweerbau GmbH
Maurice Verheijen, Head of Sales and Operations at Schweerbau GmbH, discusses the recent introduction of the first ever high-speed rail milling train to operate on Network Rail’s infrastructure.
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Next generation of spares services by a new online marketplace and advanced 3D parts
18 December 2018 | By Siemens Mobility GmbH
IN THIS WEBINAR: When spare part requirements are identified for a vehicle or infrastructure, things must move fast. Identification of spare parts in 10 seconds, ordering in 3 minutes, delivery in 24 hours – a seamless digital chain in material supply. But how can this promise be fulfiled? Automatic spare…
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BST wins second contract to build cars for China’s high-speed rail network
The pace of development in the Chinese high-speed rail market is demonstrated with this contract being the second in three months.
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Amazon parcels could be delivered directly to passengers on HS2
Train manufacturer, Bombardier Transportation, has recently claimed that passengers who travel on the UK’s HS2 service may be able to have their Amazon parcels and orders delivered directly to their seats during longer train journeys. Rail Industry Writer, Natalie Wilson, explores further.
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2018: A year of progress and change for California’s high-speed rail project
As construction continues at pace on California’s high-speed rail system, Chief Engineer at the California High-Speed Rail Authority, Scott Jarvis, shares the progress made to date on one of the most complex and far-reaching, public infrastructure projects in the United States – one that will not only transform rail travel…
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Final technical design tender announced for the Rail Baltica line in Estonia
This marks the beginning of the design procurement for the final section of the high-speed, double-track, electrified railway in Estonia.
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ARA welcomes investigation of high-speed rail options
High-speed rail has the potential to link regional centres across Australia, whilst reducing travel times, road congestion and pollution.
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Bombardier and Hitachi Rail to work with the National College for High Speed Rail
The companies will expand their graduate and apprentice schemes, with a particular focus on diversity and inclusion, and aim to attract and develop the best talent to work within HS2 project delivery teams.
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Västtrafik orders additional new high-speed trains
Following an initial order of 40 ZEFIRO Express trains in April 2018, Västtrafik have now triggered an option to purchase an additional five trains to operate in Sweden’s Västra Götaland region.
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HS2 begins search for Birmingham Curzon Street construction teams
Bidders are expected to be shortlisted in the spring, with contracts awarded in 2020 and separate contracts for Birmingham Interchange following in 2019.
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HS2 10 years on: is it any more popular?
As the client behind the £55.7 billion line quickly approaches its 10th birthday, there are some major pressure points that they have had to face on the journey to construction. As Rail Industry Writer, Natalie Wilson explores, with public demonstrations, ballooning costs and procurement scandals, the High Speed Two (HS2)…
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For the first time, high-speed rail arrives in Africa
Morocco’s main economic regions will be connected with quicker journey times and improved passenger comfort thanks to the new high-speed rail line.
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Site of Longannet power station in Fife is chosen by Talgo for new factory location
More than 1,000 jobs are to be created at a new train manufacturing plant in Scotland by a Spanish company bidding to win HS2 rolling stock contracts.