Is Qatar ready for kick-off? Future Rail 99 out now!
In this issue: How Qatar has prepared its rail network for the Fifa World Cup, the viability of Crossrail 2,…
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Call for a UK domestic flight ban – but that’s unlikely
Banning UK short-haul domestic flights may be good for the environment, but such a move lacks government support
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French short-haul ban only possible thanks to rail
France has implemented a ban on domestic short-haul air routes. The decision is only made possible by the country’s history…
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California’s High-Speed Rail Authority obtains $25m in federal support
The funding was awarded through Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity discretionary grant programme.
TransPod unveils full electric vehicle for ultra-high-speed transport
The new electric vehicle can travel in a protected guideway at more than 1000 km/h.
Laing O’Rourke secures £370m HS2 interchange station building contract
Laing O’Rourke will work with HS2 to finalise the detailed design of the station and then proceed with construction work.
Stadler to deliver seven additional Giruno trains to SBB
Giruno SMILE high-speed trains can run at a speed of up to 250km/h.
Amtrak increases Acela train speed after infrastructure upgrades in NJ
The project forms a part of the New Jersey High-Speed Rail Improvement Program.