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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.
The electric high-speed trains ordered by Västtrafik, Sweden are prepared for the harsh Nordic weather, offer comfortable journeys and will meet the growing demand for rail travel…
Rail Baltica – a new, fast, conventional, European gauge, mixed traffic, ERTMS-equipped railway line with design speeds of 240km/h – is not only the Baltic region’s project of the century. As Kaspars Briškens, Head of Business Development at Rail Baltica explains, it is also one that exemplifies the priority pillars…
The recent multi-million pound works at Ashford International station included state-of the-art signalling equipment and will provide economic and social benefits to the area…
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Scandinavia’s rail network is already one of the world’s most advanced, and one that continues to benefit from investment and support. This regional debate involving some key industry leaders explores the driving forces behind the region’s rail success and provides a platform for discussion on the future of rail in…
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. This In-Depth Focus looks at a project in its infancy and how their vision is taking shape, the importance of understanding what passengers want, and…
MTR Corporation, the operator of the future Elizabeth Line, has moved one step closer to completing work on a nine-year, high-speed rail project in Hong Kong…
Discover how intelligent predictive maintenance techniques and innovative ways of analysing data are key in assisting railways to reduce costs and perform more reliably
The California High-Speed Rail Authority and California Rail Builders are working with local union halls to utilise the workforce in Central Valley for Construction Package 4…
Senior industry figures including senior politicians in Greater Manchester were joined by Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry MP to learn the extent of plans for high-speed rail (HS2) and its role in regenerating the region.
The potential hub would put the West Midlands at the heart of the HS2 network, not only boosting rail capacity and improving journeys, but also providing thousands of new jobs and homes in the surrounding area …
The build of a new community woodland hub has been confirmed for Buckinghamshire with the contribution from HS2 government funding…
A new railway route has been proposed by London firm Expedition, creating a high-speed railway version of the M25, connecting both Gatwick and Heathrow airports…
A new fleet is being prepared for the rail network connecting Scotland and England, bringing more reliable services, enjoyable amenities and faster acceleration for reduced journey times…
In 2017 the high-speed passenger rail service had an increase in travellers and business traffic and on 4 April 2018 a new route will be launched…
The two companies have signed an official public private partnership agreement, received bipartisan congressional support and revealed the growing Great Lakes Hyperloop consortium…
