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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2016

Development of iconic perfume threatened by high-speed rail plan

Chanel says it will leave Grasse, dubbed the perfume capital of the world, unless plans are dropped to drive a TGV line through the fields of flowers required to make the world’s most famous scent

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Newsby StaffDecember 7, 2016

Texas bullet train builder expands leadership, adds Aguilar as CEO

Tim Keith becomes president and will lead capital raising and external affairs.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2016

Calif. High Speed Rail Authority reverses plans to buy foreign train parts

The change came after Democratic lawmakers became outraged over the plan.

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Newsby StaffNovember 22, 2016

FRA proposes safety standard updates for high-speed trains

The updates would offer an alternative method for evaluating how well passengers and crews are protected in an accident, often called crashworthiness.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2016

Las Vegas HSR plans may include station near proposed Raiders stadium site

The property is one of two locations XpressWest has explored for a Las Vegas terminus for the initial phase of a 185-mile, dual-track line to Victorville, Calif.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2016

Calif. High Speed Rail Authority seeks Buy America exemption for train parts

The rail authority’s 2016 business plan estimated the trains would cost about $3.4 billion, making them one of the most expensive parts of the system.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffNovember 9, 2016

[Photos] Hyperloop One: Vision for Dubai Transport

Hyperloop One unveiled an original concept for autonomous transportation in the UAE, including designs for the world’s first Hyperloop One Portals (the equivalent of a station or airport) and Hyperloop One Pods that can take passengers from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes, compared to a two-hour drive.

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Newsby StaffNovember 8, 2016

Hyperloop One reveals vision for Dubai transport system

The company signed an agreement with Dubai RTA to study high-speed routes in the United Arab Emirates.

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Newsby StaffOctober 5, 2016

China plans world's deepest high-speed rail station under Great Wall

The new high-speed rail line will cut the journey time between Beijing and Zhangjiakou, the site of the Winter Olympics, to 50 minutes, down from more than three hours.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2016

China developing 300 mph trains to lead export of high-speed tech

Under an ambitious government plan starting this year, the country is developing trains that can run on a hybrid-propulsion system that allows higher speeds.

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