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Britain’s rail strategy should focus on national productivity, report claims
A new report, ‘Beyond HS2’, offers a comprehensive view of what Britain’s railway should look like by the middle of the century…
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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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Europe’s top three high-speed and long-distance operators revealed in new report
A comparison report of Europe’s high-speed and long-distance train services has been published by Loco2, revealing that SBB, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB are the top three train operators for passengers belonging to 12 types of audiences, including foodies, business travellers, pet owners, backpackers, families with children and many more...
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Certification of 360km/h overhead catenary: The latest step in HS2
HS2 will become the first high-speed railway in Europe equipped with overhead lines powering trains to operate at 360km/h.
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Top 10 reasons to bring high-speed rail to America
According to the US High Speed Rail Association (USHSR), congestion relief, safety, economic development and an alternative to flying are just some of the top 10 reasons to bring high-speed rail to America...
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Downtown Bakersfield’s high-speed rail station has been approved
California High-Speed Rail Authority have worked with the City of Bakersfield to create a plan for the future, focused on improving the rail connections and developing Downtown Bakersfield…
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Texas Bullet Train will be connected with Amtrak’s routes
The Texas Bullet Train will now provide a direct connection between Amtrak routes serving the two commercial hubs, helping to facilitate interstate train travel and enhancing the value of the project to travellers nationwide…
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HS1 Ltd’s new Chairman Designate has been decided
Replacing Rob Holden, Keith Ludeman will become the Chairman of HS1 Ltd in September 2018 and responsible for the progression of High Speed 1…
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HS1 international expansion will see London-Bordeaux in under five hours
Railway operators are collaborating to determine a new international route, which could potentially be in operation within a few years…
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EU funding supports ERTMS Level 2 deployment on Paris-Lyon HSL
The Paris-Lyon high-speed line will soon benefit from more trains with improved regularity and performance following funding support from the European Union of approximately €117 million for the deployment of ERTMS Level 2 along Europe's most heavily trafficked line.
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20 Miles More: Campaigning to extend HS2 to include Liverpool
20 Miles More Ltd is an independent business-led organisation that is campaigning for a direct link from Liverpool to High Speed 2 (HS2) – the high-speed rail route linking London to the Midlands and North of England. Director Martin Sloman explains what the campaign is all about and what has…
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Turkish State Railways have purchased 10 Velaro high-speed trains
The global distribution of Siemens Velaro trains continues to expand, providing enhanced comfort and improved passenger experience…
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Construction begins on first full-scale Hyperloop system
The first full-scale Hyperloop system moves closer to reality with delivery scheduled for the first set of tubes and passenger capsules in Toulouse…
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HS4Air: The UK needs a strategic plan for its transport infrastructure
After revealing the innovative HS4Air proposal, Alistair Lenczner, Director of Expedition and Leader of the HS4Air proposal, spoke to Global Railway Review about the developmental proceedings behind the project and the future steps he hopes for…
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Elon Musk plans to reach half the speed of sound with Hyperloop test
The highest completed speed in Hyperloop tests is 240mph and Elon Musk is aiming to beat this by reaching 381mph in his next acceleration test.
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Ontario will see high-speed rail and two-way, all-day services by 2025
High-speed rail and two-way, all-day services will strengthen transit connections across Central and Southwestern Ontario; giving people a faster and greener way to get to work and enabling businesses to attract workers from a wider area...