The world’s longest high-speed railway lines
WEBDec 19, 2013 · Beijing-Guangzhou High-Speed Line, China. China’s Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed line, which opened in December 2012, is currently the world’s longest high-speed railway line with a total length of 2,298km. The line, also known as Jingguang HSR, has reduced the travel time between Beijing and …
Overhead lines vs third rail: how does rail electrification work?
WEBSep 13, 2023 · The third rail electrification system, also known as the contact rail system, provides power to trains through a conductor rail placed alongside, or between, running rails. Trains have metal contact blocks, or ‘contact shoes’, which make contact with the conductor rail. Conductor rails are mostly steel (a specially conductive type).
Russian revolution: is the Moscow-Kazan high-speed rail project …
WEBDec 5, 2018 · The new 700km-long Moscow-Kazan rail line will be the only network in Russia that can handle train speeds in excess of 400km/h. Frost & Sullivan consulting analyst Ivan Kondratenko gives the inside track on the project’s viability and the future of high-speed rail in the country. Rendering of the Moscow-Kazan high-speed rail line.
Private rail for India: a positive step towards long-overdue reform?
WEBOct 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. To do this, the operator has made available 151 new trains that will run between 109 origin-destination pairs of routes.
Top ten fastest trains in the world - Railway Technology
WEBAug 28, 2013 · Europeans and Asians currently operate the fastest high speed trains in the world, regularly commuting on trains such as the Shanghai Maglev and Harmony CRH 380A. While these two currently hold all the records, other fast trains, such as the HEMU-400X, Zefiro 380 and Talgo Avril, are close contenders for the crown of …
Tracks in time: 200 years of locomotive technology
WEBMay 19, 2015 · 1812-1848: moving steam forward. From the humble beginnings of Trevithick’s Penydarren locomotive, steam-powered rail transport gradually built momentum in Britain through the first half of the 19th century, with subsequent innovators building on the foundation he set. Matthew Murray proved the …
North-South Railway Project, Philippines
WEBApr 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. The NSRP’s refurbishment and expansion will offer long-distance and swift ...
The 10 fastest high-speed trains in the world - Railway Technology
WEBJun 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 ...
Timeline: 165 years of history on Indian Railways - Railway …
WEBJun 12, 2018 · In April, Indian Railways celebrated 165 years since its first passenger trains went into service in the country. This feature takes a deeper look at the long and complex history of one of the world’s largest rail employers, from the British Raj to the modern rail operations of a developing superpower. Joe Baker June 12, 2018.
The world’s worst train disasters - Railway Technology
WEBJan 1, 2014 · The Awash rail accident caused approximately 400 deaths and remains the worst train disaster ever in Africa. The accident occurred in January 1985 near the town of Awash in Ethiopia due to the derailment of an express train. The train derailed and crashed on a curve while crossing a bridge between Arba and …