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High-speed rail concepts
Holland's Fyra high-speed project has suffered a set back following an announcement that new trains will not start running until 2013.
Cycle through the gallery to see a few more high-speed projects currently in development.
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West Coast fiasco questions more than just the franchise system
Three suspended officials, a bill for around £40 million and an uncertain future for the West Coast Mainline has raised serious doubts about the UK's already highly-debated franchise system. But by admitting to "significant technical flaws" in handling bids...
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New Haven-Springfield line to receive $120m
The state of Connecticut is to receive $120 million to complete construction of the Hartford section of the New Haven to Springfield line.
U.S. Transportation Deputy Secretary John Porcari announced the funding as part of the High-Speed Intercity Passenger Rail...
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Tata Steel to supply 50,000 tonnes of rail for French line
Tata Steel is supplying 50,000 tonnes of rail for the new Brittany-Loire Valley line between Le Mans and Rennes.
The steel will be manufactured in Scunthorpe, UK, before being rolled into rail at Tata Steel’s mill in Hayange, north-east France,...
Electrification
Amtrak tests high-speed trains on Northeast Corridor
Amtrak is running test trains at 165mph/266kph along the U.S. Northeast Corridor to ready the line before the start of regular high-speed services.
The tests will measure the interaction between the train and the track, ride quality and other safety...
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Federal Railroad Association approves California High Speed Rail Merced to Fresno
Construction on California's high-speed rail project could start as early as 2013 after the federal government approved the Merced-to- Fresno route. The decision by the Federal Railroad Administration to sign off on the 60-mile route, as well as the...
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Bombardier picked to supply Saudi Arabian high-speed train components
Bombardier has signed contracts worth 281 million euros with Talgo SA to develop and supply components for 36 high-speed trains for Saudi Arabia.
Talgo, which is a member of the Al Shoula consortium, led by the Spanish railway operator RENFE...
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New Shinkansen high-speed train design unveiled
The design concept for the new Hokuriku to Kanazawa high-speed train has been revealed.
The new Hokuriku Shinkansen railcars, which are being developed jointly by JR East and JR West, will feature a 12-car configuration, with a maximum operating speed...
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Transport Secretary sounds warning to HS2 protesters
Newly-appointed Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin has said that ministerial changes will not alter the Government's future plans for Britain's transport network.
Speaking in front of the Transport Select Committee for the first time, McLoughlin pledged his support to HS2 and...
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EU pledges almost €200m to ‘key’ infrastructure projects
North West England electrification, rail freight upgrades between Southampton Port and the West Coast Mainline and removing a bottleneck between Coleraine and Derry are among a number of projects which have been highlighted by the EU for investment.
The European...
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ORR review leads to 50% reduction in maximum fees for ticket refunds
New rules will mean that from 2 April the maximum fee that train operators and ticket retailers can charge...