The world’s longest high-speed railway lines
Dec 19, 2013 · The world’s longest high-speed railway lines. Six of the ten longest high-speed railway (HSR) lines in the world are located in China, while the remaining four are in Spain, Japan, Russia and the UK.
Russian revolution: is the Moscow-Kazan high-speed rail project …
Dec 5, 2018 · Moscow-Kazan High-Speed Rail: Revolutionizing Russia. Think of Russia and rail travel and the first thing that comes to mind is likely to be the Trans-Siberian Railway, that epic, romantic journey of more than 9,000km from Moscow through the Ural Mountains, and on to the port city of Vladivostok in the frozen far east of the country.
Overhead lines vs third rail: how does rail electrification work?
Sep 13, 2023 · One of the primary advantages of overhead line electrification is its ability to carry high-voltage power, typically 25,000 volts AC. This higher voltage allows for efficient power transmission over long distances, reducing energy losses and enabling power supply substations to be spaced further apart.
Private rail for India: a positive step towards long-overdue reform?
Oct 6, 2020 · Inside Indian Railways’ plan. Despite the delays caused by Covid-19, summer 2020 marked the beginning of a new era for Indian Railways, which expects to attract investment of at least Rs 30,000 crores from private entities.
Tracks in time: 200 years of locomotive technology
May 19, 2015 · 1804: Trevithick kicks off the age of steam power. Before his big rail breakthrough in 1804, British mining engineer, inventor and explorer Richard Trevithick had been working on high-pressure steam engines for several years with mixed results, from the successful demonstration of the ‘Puffing Devil’ steam-powered road locomotive in 1802 to disaster in Greenwich in 1803, when four men were ...
North-South Railway Project, Philippines
Apr 16, 2024 · The North-South Railway Project (NSRP) is a key initiative of the Philippine Government to stimulate economic and urban development in the country's most densely populated regions by providing essential connectivity with a high-quality passenger rail service.
Timeline: 165 years of history on Indian Railways - Railway …
Jun 12, 2018 · Trace the remarkable 165-year journey of Indian Railways. Explore the key milestones, developments, and transformations that have shaped one of the world's largest railway networks.
The 10 fastest high-speed trains in the world - Railway Technology
Jun 5, 2023 · Additionally, new technological advancements, such as magnetic levitation (Maglev) trains, hold the promise of even faster speeds and smoother rides. The ongoing advances in high-speed rail infrastructure and technology suggest a promising future, where travel becomes even more convenient, sustainable and interconnected. Given the rapid development over the last decade, here’s an updated ...
Top ten fastest trains in the world - Railway Technology
Aug 28, 2013 · The Future of Fast Trains: Hyperloops, Maglev Expansion, and Beyond Click here to read our updated list of the fastest trains in the world. There are many prominent, high-speed trains around the world, but which ones are the fastest?
Gautrain Rapid Rail Link - Railway Technology
Jul 24, 2020 · Rail transport in the Johannesburg area of South Africa entered a new era in 2011 with the opening of the Gautrain Rapid Rail Link. The project serves the Gauteng area with a rapid transport service and provides a safe, efficient and reliable service to …