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Long-standing plans to develop a high-speed rail line stretching from London to Frankfurt are back on track. The successful testing of a Siemens ICE train in the Channel Tunnel in October 2010 spurred Frances Cook to take a look at the ongoing Franco-German protectionist debate and events which forced the revision of tunnel safety laws for the first time in 20 years.
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California Rail: The Silicon Valley Railroad
California's high-speed rail is offering hope for more than commuters.
California's high-speed rail is offering hope for more than commuters.
Eurostar's Freight Expectations
Eurotunnel has recently announced its intention to run a high-speed freight service through the Channel Tunnel.
Eurotunnel has recently announced its intention to run a high-speed freight service through the Channel Tunnel.
California's Need for Speed
California is jumping on the high-speed bandwagon, set to vote on a transport option that could take it into the future.
California is jumping on the high-speed bandwagon, set to vote on a transport option that could take it into the future.
India's Speedy New Scheme
India is building an ambitious industrial corridor from New Delhi to Mumbai, which includes high-speed freight lines.
India is building an ambitious industrial corridor from New Delhi to Mumbai, which includes high-speed freight lines.
The Need for Speed
France wants a 350km/h railway but is this one technological step too far?
France wants a 350km/h railway but is this one technological step too far?
European Rail Operations on the Fast Track
Despite lagging behind innovators such as Japan for years, a European-wide high-speed network at last seems imminent.
Despite lagging behind innovators such as Japan for years, a European-wide high-speed network at last seems imminent.
Maglev – the Great Debate
Can a revolutionary sprint train cut the mustard over the long haul?
Can a revolutionary sprint train cut the mustard over the long haul?
Eurostar Revamps High-Speed Service
With record-breaking runs and a new home, Eurostar's High Speed 1 London–Paris service is hitting the headlines.
With record-breaking runs and a new home, Eurostar's High Speed 1 London–Paris service is hitting the headlines.
Biting the British Bullet
Cost, debate and technology have worked together to delay high-speed progress in Britain.
Cost, debate and technology have worked together to delay high-speed progress in Britain.
Japanese Bullet Trains – 40 Years at the Forefront
For 40 years Japanese bullet trains have stood above all other high-speed counterparts.
For 40 years Japanese bullet trains have stood above all other high-speed counterparts.
Spain's Great Rail Race
Spain is waking up to a future of fast travel with a new high-speed rail network, due to come online later this year.
Spain is waking up to a future of fast travel with a new high-speed rail network, due to come online later this year.
