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Superconducting Maglev: Speeding toward sustainability
In Global Railway Review Issue 4 2022, Wayne Rogers, Chairman and CEO of the Northeast Maglev, explains the importance of bringing high-speed travel to the United States through the SCMAGLEV train and explores the possibilities that this innovative technology offers passengers and the planet.
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Ultra-high-speed ‘FluxJet’ revealed to rival train and air travel
'FluxJet' - a fully electric vehicle that is a hybrid between an aircraft and a train - capable of speeds over 1,000km/h, has been unveiled by TransPod.
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New funding announced to modernise America’s rail network
The USDOT FRA has announced it is making $1.4 billion in funds available that will advance projects to improve America’s passenger and freight network, strengthen supply chains and lay the groundwork for future growth.
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Network Rail confirms major track improvements to the Chiltern main line
Passengers using the Chiltern main line to travel between Birmingham, Oxford and London will soon benefit from smoother, more reliable journeys.
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RIA responds to TfL’s longer-term funding settlement
RIA welcomes the 20-month funding settlement will enable TfL to complete a number of major projects, but urges that there still needs to be a multi-year deal.
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The EU’s plans for attractive, efficient, and competitive rail
Adina Vălean, the European Commissioner for Transport, explores the current plans in place for rail in Europe to attract passengers and reach sustainability targets, as well as what can be done for European rail to reveal it’s full potential.
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Rail Baltica chooses Shadow Operator services provider
The signing of the Shadow Operator agreement with globally renowned railway sector companies is an important milestone in the Rail Baltica project.
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Ridership on Amtrak’s Virginia routes hits all-time high
Ridership on Amtrak’s state-supported services hit an all-time high in July 2022, with more than 110,000 passengers choosing to travel by train.
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Progress made to East Coast Main Line and Northern City Line projects
Network Rail has released information about its continued work to deliver improvements for the East Coast Main Line and Northern City Line.
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A race against time to deliver change for rail in Germany
Volker Wissing, Germany’s Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, explains why German rail infrastructure needs an overhaul and details the plans in place for rail to reach its climate targets.
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Caltrain reaches major milestone in its electrification project
For the first time, power at the Caltrain Traction Power Substation in San Jose has been activated, allowing Caltrain to begin testing and commissioning of the overhead contact system and new EMU trains.
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Global Railway Review Issue 4 2022
Packed full of exclusive content, including our InnoTrans 2022 preview, plus features from: Germany’s Federal Minister for Digital and Transport; the European Commissioner for Transport; Canadian Pacific; Norfolk Southern; the Association of American Railroads; the ERTMS Users Group; and many more!
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 22-26 August 2022.
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The first ever Llandudno to Luton rail freight route opens
Thanks to a joint initiative between Network Rail, the Welsh Government and Breedon, Welsh slate aggregate is being transported from Llandudno to Luton via rail freight for the first time ever.
