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Safety on high-speed rail: preventing disaster at hundreds of miles per hour

By Adele Berti

Accidents on high-speed lines are much rarer compared to traditional networks, though two...

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Gadelius Rail Suspension and Anti-Vibration Products

CommScope Railway Network Communications Solutions for Increased Connectivity

Malux Finland GSM-R Equipment for Reliable Railway Communication

Aldridge Railway Signals Railway Signals and Equipment

OTN Systems Multiservice Communication Networks for Railways and Metros

Aquafrisch Train Wash Plants, Control Emission Toilet Systems and Other Depot Equipment

KZV Track Geometry Measuring Devices

Railmeasurement Rail Corrugation and Acoustic Roughness Measurement Equipment

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Brightline High-Speed Rail Project, Florida

Brightline is a high-speed inter-city railway line under construction between Miami and Orlando, Florida, US. Estimated to cost $3bn, the project is being implemented by All Aboard Florida (AAF), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Florida East Coast Industries.

Shinkansen, Japan

Japan is where regular, high-speed railways were born. The country’s Shinkansen ‘Bullet Train’ network has been developed over more than 50 years and covers all main trunk routes.

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Old Oak Common station receives approval from OPDC

Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) has approved HS2’s planning application for the Old Oak Common station in West London, UK.

Analysis

Expanding rail freight in Europe: Future Rail Issue 84 is out now

In this issue: the key to expanding rail freight in Europe, how HS2 is being affected by coronavirus, improving cybersecurity on metro networks, and more.

Analysis

Safety on high-speed rail: preventing disaster at hundreds of miles per hour

Accidents on high-speed lines are much rarer compared to traditional networks, though two recent derailments in Europe show they’re not infallible. What can be learned from these derailments and how are global operators working to always be ahead of the curve when it comes to safety?

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Bombardier secures ETR500 logistics services contract from Trenitalia

Bombardier Transportation has secured a contract to provide logistics services for Italian train operator Trenitalia’s ETR500 very high-speed train fleet.

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HS2 to procure lift and escalators for four new stations

The UK's High Speed 2 (HS2) has launched a search for a contractor to design, deliver and maintain around 300 lifts and escalators for four new stations.

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Saipem-led consortium to advance with high-speed rail project in Italy

The Saipem-led Cepav due consortium has been assigned by railway infrastructure manager Rete Ferroviaria Italiana to advance with the second construction lot for a high-speed railroad section in the country.

Analysis

HS2: what questions remain to be answered?

The UK Government has finally committed to moving ahead with the now vastly over-budget HS2 high-speed railway linking London to the north of England, but questions remain around delivery delays, potential skills shortages, and the government review of phase 2b. Future Rail answers the essential questions about this massive and controversial project.

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Progress is made on UK’s flagship HS2 project as economic outlook worsens amid Covid-19

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Brightline High-Speed Rail Project, Florida

Shinkansen, Japan

Old Oak Common station receives approval from OPDC

Expanding rail freight in Europe: Future Rail Issue 84 is out now

Safety on high-speed rail: preventing disaster at hundreds of miles per hour

Bombardier secures ETR500 logistics services contract from Trenitalia

HS2 to procure lift and escalators for four new stations

Saipem-led consortium to advance with high-speed rail project in Italy

HS2: what questions remain to be answered?

Progress is made on UK’s flagship HS2 project as economic outlook worsens amid Covid-19

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Old Oak Common station receives approval from OPDC

Bombardier secures ETR500 logistics services contract from Trenitalia

HS2 to procure lift and escalators for four new stations

Saipem-led consortium to advance with high-speed rail project in Italy

California approves $600m in bonds for high-speed rail project

UK DfT confirms the commencement of HS2 construction

Renfe and Talgo modify high-speed trains to transport Covid-19 patients

Teleste to supply onboard solution for Alstom’s Avelia Horizon trains

Jacobs secures high-speed rail contract in Sweden

Worcestershire Parkway station opens in Norton, UK

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