Category Archives: High-speed trains

Richard Branson Invests in Hyperloop One

Posted on October 21, 2017 by editor

Sir Richard Branson invests in the US company developing vehicles that will run at supersonic speeds. After a major investment from Richard Branson’s company, the Hyperloop One transport company has changed its name into Virgin Hyperloop One. The exact investment … Continue reading →

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LA to San Francisco in Just 30 Minutes- the Hyperloop One Step Closer to Reality

Posted on May 11, 2016 by editor

Elon Musk’s Hyperloop may be coming closer than ever to reality. One of two competing firms has released a video showing a magnetic technology dubbed the ‘Inductrack’ explaining how the system will provide “a cheaper and safer alternative” to regular … Continue reading →

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California Bullet Train Project Likely to Miss Target Deadline and Exceed Budget

Posted on October 25, 2015 by editor

The $68-billion California bullet train project will encounter serious setbacks: tunneling, financing, total cost, land acquisition, legal and environmental challenges.The project will hit many snags and it will definitely overshoot budget and deadline targets. It will be the most ambitious … Continue reading →

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World’s highest railway tunnel already operational

Posted on June 14, 2014 by editor

At an altitude of 3,607 meters, the 16, 3 km long railway tunnel in Northwest China is the highest in the world and after completely linked up, it became operational on May 1. The line that runs through the Qilian … Continue reading →

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