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USHSR publishes 5-Point High-Speed Rail Plan for Biden Administration

12 November 2020 | By Global Railway Review

USHSR's plan includes the creation of a new High-Speed Rail Development Authority and funding for top and second tier priority projects.

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A bright future for U.S. rail freight

11 November 2020 | By Ian Jefferies

Ian Jefferies, President and CEO of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), writes that there is an optimistic future for rail freight demand in the U.S., but investment in technology, streamlining operations and modernising services will be crucial for long-term success.

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Video: Virgin Hyperloop tests world-first human travel in hyperloop pod

9 November 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Marking transportation history, two Virgin Hyperloop colleagues have become the first humans to travel safely in a hyperloop pod during a test stage of the project.

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Reinventing the way the United States does transportation

4 November 2020 | By Rick Harnish

The High Speed Rail Alliance is driving the conversation for high-speed trains across North America. Executive Director, Rick Harnish, writes that now is the time to push forward a vision for – and to demand – high‑speed rail.

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Grant funding announced to upgrade rail network across nine U.S. states

28 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review

U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Elaine L. Chao, has announced $291 million in ‘State of Good Repair’ grants to improve the reliability and safety of America’s rail network.

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Plans revealed for Vegas-LA high-speed rail project

28 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The Brightline West project is expected to break ground on the first segment between Victor Valley and Las Vegas in late 2020 and commence revenue service in early 2024.

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FS Italian Railways joins U.S. High Speed Rail Association

20 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The USHSR has welcomed FS's expertise and participation in the U.S. high-speed rail market, particularly looking to the Californian high-speed programme.

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California High-Speed Rail Authority publishes 2020 Sustainability Report

19 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review

CEO of CHSRA, Brian Kelly, has highlighted that the findings of the report show that the high-speed project has removed more emissions than it has created.

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Rahul Jalali appointed Chief Information Officer of Union Pacific

16 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review

Union Pacific has announced that Rahul Jalali has been appointed as Chief Information Officer, effective from 2 November 2020.

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Virgin Hyperloop names West Virginia as home to Hyperloop Certification Center

13 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The development of the Hyperloop Certification Center in West Virginia will bring significant investment, jobs and economic growth to the region.

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‘Stop. Trains Can’t.’ public education campaign launched in U.S.

7 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The 'Stop. Trains Can’t.' campaign will work to educate drivers on the safe use of rail grade and high-risk highway-railway crossings across the U.S.

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FRA announces funding for rail improvements in Alaska and South Dakota

29 September 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced a huge funding package for rail infrastructure upgrades and enhanced rail safety measures for projects in Alaska and South Dakota.

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Improving rail crossing safety with artificial intelligence

25 September 2020 | By Karsten Oberle

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are increasingly being applied to some of the thorniest issues that rail operators confront, and one of the more promising ones is the monitoring of level crossings. Karsten Oberle, Head of Rail, Transportation Segment at Nokia Enterprise, explains more.

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$320.6 million announced for rail infrastructure and safety improvements across the U.S.

24 September 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The projects selected include a wide variety of railroad investments that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of freight and intercity passenger service.

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Progress made on Dallas to Houston high-speed line development

24 September 2020 | By Global Railway Review

The Texas high-speed line has received the Rule of Particular Applicability and the Record of Decision, moving it one step closer to the beginning of construction.

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