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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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Naples–Bari and Palermo–Catania–Messina high-speed/high-capacity lines

6 August 2015 | By Michele Mario Elia, CEO of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane (FS Italiane)

The Naples–Bari and Palermo–Catania–Messina high-speed/high-capacity (HS/HC) itineraries are among the main works included in the so-called ‘Unlock-Italy’ Law no. 164 of 11 November 2014. The Italian government aims to give the country a strong sign of recovery in both the economy and employment – commencing in the South – through…

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SNCF-DB rail alliance continues with new ICE 3

24 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The cross-border SNCF-DB rail alliance between France and Germany has been extended for 5 years following a new fleet of class 407 ICE 3 entering service between Frankfurt and Paris Gare de l’Est.

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Titagarh Wagons acquires Firema Trasporti

17 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Indian manufacturer Titagarh Wagons Limited has announced the acquisition of Italy-based rolling stock manufacturer Firema Trasporti.

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Network Rail Consulting joins US high-speed rail project

13 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

California High-Speed Rail Authority has selected Network Rail Consulting, as part of a consultant team led by Parsons Brinckerhoff, to provide integration, program delivery and management for the first US high-speed rail network.

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Dutch operator Syntus awarded Zwolle rail contract

22 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Syntus, the Dutch public transport operator, has been awarded the Zwolle-Enschede and Zwolle-Kampen rail franchise by the province of Overijssel.

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HS2 construction on track for 2017

17 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

High Speed 2 (HS2) has moved a step closer as Parliament announces debate on updated plans for construction.