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HS2 delivers £1.7bn boost to West Midlands businesses, report reveals
A new report released by HS2 Ltd outlines the economic benefits delivered by Britian's new high-speed rail project so far across the West Midlands.
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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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Historic MoU signed to advance U.S. high-speed rail
California and Southern Nevada Building Trades have committed to constructing America’s first true high-speed rail system connecting Las Vegas and Southern California, Brightline West.
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WATCH: History made as Brightline becomes fastest train in Florida
After reaching speeds of 130mph during testing, Brightline is now officially the fastest train in Florida and Southeastern United States. Watch the video here of this historic moment.
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UK Transport Secretary gives update on HS2 project delivery
Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, has revealed that the next two years will be used to rephase HS2 construction and optimise future delivery of Phase 2a between Birmingham and Crewe.
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Roundtable: U.S. High-Speed Rail Developments
Moderated by Chris Brady, Vice-Chair, American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Committee on High-Speed and Intercity Passenger Rail, participants share their views on some of the key/pressing questions that the industry needs to address and aspects to understand about the major benefits of developing true high-speed rail in the United States.
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Brightline West announce landmark agreement with High-Speed Rail Labor Coalition
Brightline West have signed an MOU with the High-Speed Rail Labor Coalition prioritising skilled labour for the high-speed rail system.
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Q&A with Eurostar’s Matthieu Quyollet: An exciting new chapter
Matthieu Quyollet, Chief Business Development and Integration Officer for Eurostar, talks to Global Railway Review about the next chapter for the Eurostar Group brand, and what this means for sustainable travel in Europe.
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CHSRA celebrates creating over 10,000 construction jobs
The California High-Speed Rail Authority have officially created more than 10,000 construction jobs since the start of high-speed rail construction.
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LE TRAIN and Talgo sign agreement to develop a fleet of high-speed trains
LE TRAIN have signed an agreement with Talgo for the development of a new fleet of high-speed trains based on the Talgo Avril train platform.
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Korea National Railway to sponsor UIC High-Speed Rail Congress 2023
Organisers of the UIC High-Speed Rail Congress 2023 have announced that their first platinum sponsor is Korea National Railway (KNR), the state-owned agency responsible for construction and management of national rail infrastructures.
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Eurostar Group reveals new brand to reaffirm ambition to double passengers by 2030
Eurostar Group has unveiled new branding which will support them in their ambition to carry 30 million passengers by 2030.
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A high-speed rail network in the EU is key to future sustainable mobility
A study has revealed that investing in a comprehensive European high-speed rail network will massively reduce the environmental footprint of European passenger transport.
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MoU signed to develop high-speed rail in North-East Europe
RB Rail AS has signed a tripartite MoU to lay out the next steps in strengthening cooperation for the development of high-speed rail in the region.
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Most read articles of 2022: Global Railway Review’s Top 10
Take a look at Global Railway Review’s most read articles of 2022, including the impact of open-access competition, Saudi Arabia Railway’s growth plans, digital twins at HS1, and Stockholm Central Stations masterplan.
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Global Railway Review Issue 6 2022
Packed full of exclusive content, including how networks prepare for harsh winter weather; projects to reduce noise and vibrations; digital twins for Canada's trains; and much more!
