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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

Bombardier introduces very high-speed train

The first train unit will now begin homologation test runs on the rail line between Genoa and Savona, which is also connected to the Bombardier Vado Ligure site. Regular passenger service is expected for early 2015.

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Newsby StaffJune 26, 2013

Calif.-to-Vegas train in negotiations for new station

Las Vegas Railway Express selects the City of North Las Vegas for the new train station that will serve passengers traveling on the route between Southern California and Las Vegas. The X Train has been in development for the past several years.

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Newsby StaffJune 17, 2013

High-speed rail crashworthiness standards recommended

Will provide baseline safety requirements for next-generation rail equipment that would travel up to speeds of 220 mph on high-speed rail tracks, while providing the flexibility to operate with existing freight and passenger systems up to speeds of 125 mph.

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Newsby StaffMay 8, 2013

CHSRA under fire for bidding criteria changes

Critics said they could harm the quality of the Los Angeles-to-San Francisco high-speed rail project. The agency tentatively selected a team to build a segment of track even though it had the lowest technical score. The team had the lowest-cost bid, at just under $1 billion.

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Newsby StaffApril 19, 2013

New white paper examines high-speed rail in U.S.

Looks at why the U.S. has been slow to develop HSR and how conditions have changed recently within the U.S. that might affect HSR development going forward.

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Newsby StaffApril 17, 2013

Texas county wants high-speed development to DFW Airport

Signs resolution in reaction to reports from the Regional Transportation Council that a private group including Central Japan Railway is proposing bullet-train service between Houston and Dallas, with possibly a terminal in southeast Dallas.

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserApril 12, 2013

In 'Keeping Them Honest,' truth not necessary to 'report' on rail

High-speed rail projects across the U.S. were subject to a recent hatchet job on CNN, courtesy of Anderson Cooper and a reporter who hid several key facts, making the projects seem like a waste of money for something nobody wants.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2013

Plans progress for Minn. HSR

The project manager of Northern Lights Express, a proposed high-speed rail line connecting Minneapolis and Duluth, led an environmental assessment open house and said the project is gaining traction.

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Newsby StaffApril 10, 2013

Calif. HSRA extends consulting contracts for $50M

Extensions were needed because of delays. The expense was anticipated and budgeted according to guidelines approved by voters under Proposition 1A, project officials said.

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Newsby StaffApril 8, 2013

Bombardier to supply components for Siemens

Will supply all the body shells as well as trailer bogies of the new ICx fleet. Furthermore, Bombardier will carry out the final assembly of all end coaches and of some intermediate coaches.

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