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Shinkansen: half a century of speed - International Railway Journal
WEBMay 10, 2024 · This month JR Central will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Tokaido Shinkansen, the world's first purpose-built high-speed railway. David Briginshaw explains the significance of this event and …
Traction choices: overhead ac vs third rail dc
WEBJan 13, 2024 · With third rail dc and overhead ac traction offering numerous advantages and disadvantages, prospective rapid transit operators should carefully consider the type of traction system they adopt, argues Anil Yadav, general manager, electrical, at Rites, India, who is currently providing consultancy services to Bangalore Metro.
Iconic project makes progress despite growing costs
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Despite stiff opposition, funding disputes, and delays, German Rail’s controversial and ambitious Stuttgart 21 project is now making steady progress.
How China builds high-speed rail for less
WEBOct 9, 2014 · China has built the world's largest high-speed rail network in less than a decade and construction costs for high-speed lines are now as much as a third lower than in other countries. Gerald Ollivier, Jitendra Sondhri and Nanyan Zhou from the World Bank's Beijing office explain how China continues to develop a world-class system with world-beating unit costs.
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Siemens to build 73 trains for Amtrak including first battery-hybrid ...
WEBJul 8, 2021 · The latest news and analysis of the global railway industry from the world's leading international publication.
Network Rail completes Great Western electrification
WEBJun 5, 2020 · BRITISH infrastructure manager Network Rail (NR) has successfully electrified the Severn Tunnel, completing the truncated Great Western electrification programme and enabling direct London Paddington - Cardiff Central electric services to operate for the first time. Electrification of the 134-year ...
Making rail construction sustainable from conception to completion
WEBJun 20, 2024 · The city itself was largely built around the railway, and the new station is being designed as the centrepiece of a large commuter rail network, with capacity to accommodate up to 30,000 passengers per hour at peak times.