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First two tunnel boring machines arrive in UK for HS2
The two 170m-long TBMs – the largest ever used on a UK rail project - will start to be assembled on site ready to begin digging the 10-mile-long Chiltern tunnels.
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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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Lift and escalator suppliers invited to tender for HS2’s four new stations
Around 160 lifts and 130 escalators will be installed across the project, helping hundreds of thousands of people access HS2 trains every day.
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Northern Powerhouse Rail recommendations given to UK government
The Northern Powerhouse Rail network spans from Liverpool to Hull, Sheffield and the North East, and would begin construction in 2024/25.
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HS2 invites British businesses to bid for £12 billion supply contracts
The new contract opportunities will provide thousands of businesses and their employees with guaranteed incomes, and help the country’s economic recovery, stated HS2 Ltd's CEO, Mark Thurston.
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DB joins U.S. association to support America’s high-speed rail development
The US High Speed Rail Association has announced that Deutsche Bahn (DB) has joined the Association as a Global VIP Member, in order to support bringing high-speed rail to America.
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Bombardier Transportation wins contract for Chinese high-speed train cars
CHINA RAILWAY awarded the $248 million contract to Bombardier Transportation for the delivery of 112 CR300AF high-speed train cars.
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Optimised Versatility: ADLINK PC/104 Product Brochure
This brief introduces ADLINK’s PC/104 product portfolio and how PC/104 continues its long history to enable various small form factor applications.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority relaunches educational initiative
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is working to inspire the next generation of high-speed rail innovators with the relaunch of 'I Will Ride'.
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HS2 becomes second global client to achieve PAS 2080 accreditation
The PAS 2080 accreditation recognises HS2's extensive carbon management programme, including its design innovations and carbon emission reduction initiatives.
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USHSR publishes 5-Point High-Speed Rail Plan for Biden Administration
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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Forward Into The Future: ADLINK Railway Solutions
This brochure introduces ADLINK’s rugged COTS rail solutions, and ODM/customisation services that enable safer, smarter and more reliable operations.
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UK-based technology firms set to join HS2 Innovation Accelerator initiative announced
The five will receive commercial and technical support as they develop their technology to help deliver Europe’s largest infrastructure project.
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High-speed rail in Turkey: Vision 2023
Despite underinvestment in Turkey’s rail development in the past, Kamuran Yazıcı, Director General and Chairman of the Board of TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş, explains that there is now a focus on transforming high-speed rail in the country, with the goal of constructing an additional 5,500km of high-speed and rapid rail lines…
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HS2 unveils innovative robot for use during tunnelling at Chiltern site
HS2's innovative onboard robot will boost safety and efficiency by removing the need for personnel to work in a potentially hazardous area.
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ADLINK PC/104 for Locomotive Streaming Event Recorders
This brief introduces how ADLINK PC/104 computer helped a leading rail system integrator successfully develop real-time streaming event recording systems.
