High speed railway – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Thailand Accelerates Joint-Chinese High-Speed Rail, Proposes Land Bridge & Why US Seeks to Stop BOTH

Posted on December 30, 2023December 30, 2023By Editor

Thailand is attempting to move forward both a joint-Chinese high-speed railway and a proposed Kra Isthmus land bridge; … Read More >Thailand Accelerates Joint-Chinese High-Speed Rail, Proposes Land Bridge & Why US Seeks to Stop BOTH

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On the fast track: High-speed rail around the globe

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023By Editor

The chemical disaster that was the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio has made it glaringly obvious the United States has some severe infrastructure problems when it comes to railroads. Meanwhile, countries in Europe and Asia are leading the pack when it comes to developing high-speed trains that are safe and efficient. So why the disparity? … Read More >On the fast track: High-speed rail around the globe

Asia & Pacific

‘Joker’ strikes AGAIN: Man tries to set high-speed train on fire

Posted on November 9, 2021November 9, 2021By Editor

Police in Japan have arrested a man on a high-speed train after he sprinkled inflammable liquid and attempted to start a fire in one of the cars. … Read More >‘Joker’ strikes AGAIN: Man tries to set high-speed train on fire

Middle East

Wildfires rage near Jerusalem, prompting evacuations & suspicions of arson (VIDEOS)

Posted on June 10, 2021June 10, 2021By Editor

Scores of Israeli firefighters have been deployed to tackle two major forest fires that broke out in the hills near Jerusalem on Wednesday. Hundreds of people were evacuated, with police investigating arson as the possible cause. … Read More >Wildfires rage near Jerusalem, prompting evacuations & suspicions of arson (VIDEOS)

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China opens world’s first suspension bridge combining high-speed rail and road

Posted on December 13, 2020December 13, 2020By Editor

China’s new suspension bridge integrating high-speed road and railway has been put into operation in the country’s eastern province of Jiangsu, state news agency Xinhua reports. … Read More >China opens world’s first suspension bridge combining high-speed rail and road

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China to build world’s longest underwater high-speed rail tunnel

Posted on November 3, 2020November 3, 2020By Editor

A project to construct China’s first undersea high-speed rail tunnel in eastern Zhejiang Province was approved on Monday, according to The Paper digital newspaper. Investments in the project will amount to over $4 billion. … Read More >China to build world’s longest underwater high-speed rail tunnel

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Chinese rail speeding towards exciting future by doubling network length within 15 years & introducing 600kph maglev trains

Posted on August 15, 2020August 15, 2020By Editor

China has unveiled ambitious plans to boost its railway industry over the next 15 years. Part of the vision are maglev lines that can ferry commuters at 600kph, with a prototype train recently approved for trials. … Read More >Chinese rail speeding towards exciting future by doubling network length within 15 years & introducing 600kph maglev trains

2 killed & at least 50 people injured in high-speed train derailment in Portugal

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020By Editor

A high-speed train and a maintenance machine crashed on Friday in Portugal’s central region, leaving two people dead and at least 50 others injured. … Read More >2 killed & at least 50 people injured in high-speed train derailment in Portugal

2 killed, 30 injured as high-speed passenger train derails in Italy (PHOTOS)

Posted on February 6, 2020February 6, 2020By Editor

A high-speed passenger train has crashed in Italy, with its engine and some cars running off the tracks. Two railway workers were killed, including the driver, and dozens of passengers were injured. … Read More >2 killed, 30 injured as high-speed passenger train derails in Italy (PHOTOS)

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China to spend over $100 BILLION on railways next year

Posted on December 30, 2019December 30, 2019By Editor

As part of its strategic goal of building a nationwide high-speed rail network, Beijing plans to invest about 800 billion yuan (US$114.36 billion) on the expansion of the country’s railways in 2020. … Read More >China to spend over $100 BILLION on railways next year

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