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Transit data available for Boston, Portland, San Diego and San Francisco in the U.S., and Madrid and Turin in Europe.
Read More →The order is valued at approximately $550 thousand.
Read More →While overall Eurostar passenger numbers in 2010 rose to 9.5 million compared with 9.2 million during 2009, the rail operator reported this figure included 310,000 travelers from the USA, a 14 percent increase from 2009's 273,000.
Read More →Newsweek columnist Robert J. Samuelson says it only works in places (Europe, Asia) with greater population densities and says it would do little else but subsidize a small group of travelers.
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The Madrid-Levante very high-speed line will link the cities of Madrid, Cuenca, Albacete, Valencia, Alicante, Castellon and Murcia. When the first section of approximately 272 miles enters commercial operation by the end of 2010, the Spanish very high-speed network will represent the longest network in Europe.
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Hybrid technology, which can be used in all heavy shunting services, reduces fuel consumption by approximately 50 percent and is aimed at a Europe-wide market of several thousands of locomotives that are obsolete. With a top output of 600 kW, the locomotive has only a small diesel generator of 250 kW and draws the additional power from batteries that are recharged by the generator.
Read More →Last week when the Icelandic volcano erupted, making the skies un-navigable and canceling flights all over Europe, many travelers were able to quickly shift gears and get on a train. There were, of course, many inter-continental trip delays and some small inconveniences.
Read More →After the Icelandic volcano eruptions impeded air travel over much of Europe, travelers were still able to get around using rail.
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European and Asian success in this mode have the essential elements that California and the U.S. seek to emulate: strong government funding and policy oversight roles that show consistent public commitment over decades. All this must also be coupled with private sector funding participation, project delivery and service operation in a managed competition.
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With the weaker dollar, visitors from overseas are showing renewed interest in the U.S. as a vacation hot spot. Motorcoach carriers are increasing their presence at travel trade shows and forming relationships with overseas counterparts to maximize gains in this growing market.
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