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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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California’s high-speed rail project creates 2,000 construction jobs
Not only has the project created jobs, but each design-builder is implementing the project’s Targeted Worker Program. Thirty per cent of all project work hours are performed by National Targeted Workers…
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International Rail Development speaker interview: Bassam Mansour
Global Railway Review speaks to Bassam Mansour, International Rail Industry Advisor, to find out his views on competition within the rail sector, new digitalisation initiatives and what he believes are some of the biggest challenges facing the rail sector…
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Issue #3 2018 – Digital version
In this issue: Infrabel’s commitment to delivering a smarter and safer railway, VIA Rail Canada’s fleet renewal programme and modernisation strategy, and a UK debate from industry experts.
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Britain’s rail strategy should focus on national productivity, report claims
A new report, ‘Beyond HS2’, offers a comprehensive view of what Britain’s railway should look like by the middle of the century…
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Europe’s top three high-speed and long-distance operators revealed in new report
A comparison report of Europe’s high-speed and long-distance train services has been published by Loco2, revealing that SBB, Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB are the top three train operators for passengers belonging to 12 types of audiences, including foodies, business travellers, pet owners, backpackers, families with children and many more...
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Certification of 360km/h overhead catenary: The latest step in HS2
HS2 will become the first high-speed railway in Europe equipped with overhead lines powering trains to operate at 360km/h.
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Top 10 reasons to bring high-speed rail to America
According to the US High Speed Rail Association (USHSR), congestion relief, safety, economic development and an alternative to flying are just some of the top 10 reasons to bring high-speed rail to America...
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Downtown Bakersfield’s high-speed rail station has been approved
California High-Speed Rail Authority have worked with the City of Bakersfield to create a plan for the future, focused on improving the rail connections and developing Downtown Bakersfield…
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Texas Bullet Train will be connected with Amtrak’s routes
The Texas Bullet Train will now provide a direct connection between Amtrak routes serving the two commercial hubs, helping to facilitate interstate train travel and enhancing the value of the project to travellers nationwide…
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HS1 Ltd’s new Chairman Designate has been decided
Replacing Rob Holden, Keith Ludeman will become the Chairman of HS1 Ltd in September 2018 and responsible for the progression of High Speed 1…
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HS1 international expansion will see London-Bordeaux in under five hours
Railway operators are collaborating to determine a new international route, which could potentially be in operation within a few years…
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EU funding supports ERTMS Level 2 deployment on Paris-Lyon HSL
The Paris-Lyon high-speed line will soon benefit from more trains with improved regularity and performance following funding support from the European Union of approximately €117 million for the deployment of ERTMS Level 2 along Europe's most heavily trafficked line.
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20 Miles More: Campaigning to extend HS2 to include Liverpool
20 Miles More Ltd is an independent business-led organisation that is campaigning for a direct link from Liverpool to High Speed 2 (HS2) – the high-speed rail route linking London to the Midlands and North of England. Director Martin Sloman explains what the campaign is all about and what has…
