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Etihad Rail sign agreement for railway passenger transport services
Etihad Rail have signed an agreement to finance railway passenger transport services with First Abu Dhabi Bank, aiming to connect cities of the UAE.
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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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ÖBB awards Stadler contract for 186 KISS-type double-decker trains
Following court proceedings, ÖBB have once again chosen Stadler to supply them with 186 Kiss-type double-decker trains.
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Polls show cuts to HS2 have led Yorkshire to lose faith in the Government
Polling shows that the county is strongly opposed to the decision to cancel HS2’s Eastern Leg, with many losing faith in the Government as a result.
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Investments in high-speed rail continue to lift California’s economy
The CHSRA’s annually updated Economic Analysis Report has illustrated the positive impact that investment in clean, electrified high-speed rail generates.
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Indian Railways: A sustainable development for the future
Rajesh Kumar Sinha, rail industry writer and serving Librarian with Indian Railways (IR), shares the operators’ long-term vision, and details the projects and successes that are driving forward the modernisation of its railway network.
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Global Railway Review Issue 1 2022
Packed full of exclusive content, including: the importance of digital automatic coupling; Brazilian rail freight developments; designing train interiors to meet the needs of tomorrow’s passengers; and much more!
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Brightline welcomes first Bright Blue 2 train in Orlando
The Bright Blue 2 has arrived in Orlando, the train represents Brightline’s commitment to creating the country’s first and only private high-speed rail network.
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Women in Transportation Seminar recognise CHSRA for diversity achievements
The California High-Speed Rail Authority have received an award in recognition of their contributions to the advancement of women in transportation.
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Deutsche Bahn orders 43 new ICE trains from Siemens
Deutsche Bahn has completed an additional order of 43 new ICE 3neo type trains that promise enhanced comfort for passengers.
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HS2 stations could be powered by carbon-free energy
HS2 will trial a new building method that could harness enough carbon-free energy to supply 80 per cent of heating and hot water in the stations on Britain’s new high-speed rail network.
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HS2 shows support towards rail sector to build back better
To support the UK’s transport industry to build back better, HS2 has established new measures to enhance the visibility of supply chain opportunities for its rail systems contracts.
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Bill for next phase of Britain’s HS2 handed to Parliament
Passengers across the North West of England are one step closer to faster, greener and more reliable train services as the Bill for the next phase of HS2 is handed to Parliament.
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Burbank to L.A. high-speed rail section one step closer to construction
Approval has been given on the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the Burbank to Los Angeles high-speed rail project section.
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New analysis shows that HS2 is the key to achieving net zero in the UK
A new report has highlighted that modal shift matters to transport decarbonisation, with HS2 at the very core of the UK being able to achieve net zero by 2050.
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Low-cost, Madrid-Valencia Avlo high-speed service to start in February
From 21 February 2022, Spanish train operator, Renfe, is to begin operating low-cost, high-speed Avlo services between Madrid and Valencia.
