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March 23, 2023 | High-speed

Enhancing high-speed train aerodynamics

The aerodynamic forces generated by trains travelling at high speed can result in car body vibration, snow build-up on bogies and flying ballast, as well as pressure waves in tunnels. Sanetoshi Saito* describes recent research in this field at Japan’s Railway Technical Research Institute.

March 15, 2023 | High-speed

Europe needs a high-speed masterplan

A study commissioned by Europe’s Rail, CER, AllRail and Unife says a masterplan is needed for high-speed rail in the European Union if it is to achieve its potential to become the dominant mode of long-distance transport. Robert Preston reports.

November 16, 2022 | Infrastructure

Brightline West Las Vegas - LA high-speed line construction “to start in 2023”

Project aims to offer a journey time of to 2h 15min and reduce road traffic on Interstate 15.

November 15, 2022 | High-speed

DB to work with Siemens and Alstom on next generation of high-speed trains

Manufacturers will work independently to develop fleet for the 2030s.

November 10, 2022 | Infrastructure

Thai-Chinese high-speed railway construction “behind schedule”

Phase 1 is reported to be only 15% complete when the target for this stage is 37%.

March 13, 2022 | Employment

Renfe begins training first female Saudi high-speed train drivers

The 30 candidates were selected from more than 28,000 applicants.

March 9, 2022 | Infrastructure

New design revealed for HS2 Euston terminus

The new station will be built across three storeys.

March 1, 2022 | High-speed

CHSRA publishes final environmental impact statement for high-speed line

The preferred alignment could cost $US 19bn and would include upgrades for existing infrastructure.

February 23, 2022 | Financial

Third shareholder set to invest in Spanish high-speed operator Ilsa

Ilsa’s trains are due to begin operating in Spain under the Iryo brand later this year.

February 11, 2022 | Infrastructure

SŽ publishes details of high-speed line feasibility studies

Studies are published as Czech government drafts high-speed rail construction law.

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