Category Archives: High-speed trains

Richard Branson Invests in Hyperloop One

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

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

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

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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