High-Speed Rail

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Thailand concerned over high speed rail delays

Thailand expresses concerns over delayed high speed rail links. Image: Livetradingnews.comThailand’s leaders say they’re concerned delays of the high speed rail link between Thailand and Laos via China could continue, after the Laos side placed the project ... [Published e-Travel Blackboard - 2 hours ago]
First reported 4 hours ago - Updated 4 hours ago - 1 reports

Millennials moving away from reliance on cars

Re: “Millennial generation looking for new means of transportation,” May 15 news story.I have been utilizing public transportation as a freelance musician for the past four years without once considering buying a car of my own. I’d rather spend my money ... [Published Denver Post - 4 hours ago]
First reported 6 hours ago - Updated 6 hours ago - 1 reports
The Conservative Party (United Kingdom)
The Conservative Party (United Kingdom)

Let's get Britain back on track

George Osborne has sharpened the Tory axe on public services and public spending in Britain.The trouble is that the Chancellor's medicine isn't working. It's killing, rather than curing, the patient.John Maynard Keynes, one of the most influential economists ... [Published Morning Star Online - 6 hours ago]
First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 22 hours ago - 1 reports
Union Pacific Corporation
Union Pacific Corporation

8.7-mile railroad siding proposed south of Girard

The next round of high-speed rail work in Illinois includes proposed construction of an 8.7-mile siding south of Girard to ease delays caused by freight and passenger trains on the same track.Residents in the area will have a chance to see an environmental ... [Published State Journal-Register - 22 hours ago]
First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Roxanne Casey: Benefits agreement beacon of light, hope toward high-speed rail

What exactly does the coming of high-speed rail mean for the city of Springfield, especially the east side community?The uncertainty, fear and concerns that come with change and transition to an impoverished community ignite many questions and emotions. ... [Published State Journal-Register - May 19 2013]
First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

60 injured in New York as trains collide in rush hour

Two commuter trains serving New York City collided in Connecticut during the evening rush hour, sending 60 people to hospital.Governor Dannel Malloy said five were critically injured and one very critically injured, but there were no reports of deaths. ... [Published Shropshire Star - May 18 2013]
First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 2 reports

HS2 to bring 150 jobs but what’s the cost ?

Controversial plans for a high-speed rail network would bring 150 jobs to the area.A report to Wakefield Council’s cabinet committee on Tuesday said a new maintenance depot for HS2 has been proposed at Crofton.But rows over the validity of the network ... [Published NewsRT.co.uk - May 18 2013]
First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

High-speed rail plan for Denver-Springs route

Ft. Collins interchange sold for $1.2 million Springs gaming company reports profit Steep drop in Colorado foreclosures in Q1 Denver software firm offers severence pay Udall, Bennet introduce brewery tax break Aspen hospital wants to raise $60 ... [Published Boulder County Business Report - May 18 2013]
First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Shropshire tourism can benefit from HS2, says councillor

Shropshire needs a joined-up approach to tourism if it is to benefit from the planned HS2 high-speed rail project, the chairman of the Shrewsbury Railway Heritage Trust said today.Councillor Mansel Williams said Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Councils ... [Published Shropshire Star - May 18 2013]
First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Contradictions to ponder

_ Can anyone tell me why:* A 15-year-old boy needs a note and adult supervision to go hunting, but a 15-year-old girl can get powerful drugs over the counter? Shouldn't the rules be the same for both until 18?* Amtrak cannot break even, but we are going ... [Published Fresno Bee - May 18 2013]
First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

High speed rail scheme criticism by watchdog

Concerns have been raised about the viability of the planned HS2 high speed rail network. ... [Published Sheffield Star - May 18 2013]
Entities: High-Speed Rail
First reported May 18 2013 - Updated May 18 2013 - 1 reports

Recommendation on bullet train contract expected Friday

The California bullet train agency on Friday is expected to announce its formal recommendation of a team led by Sylmar-based Tutor Perini as the contractor for the first phase of the project, according to an official notice. The action is a key step toward ... [Published Los Angeles Times - May 18 2013]

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Thailand Grows Slower Than Estimated, Raising Rate-Cut Pressure [Published BusinessWeek - 53 mins ago]
"I was glad to return," Zhu said. "I have a sense of achievement because I have a big plan and I can realize it and help to improve the lives of the villagers. It is a five-year plan to build this village into the most beautiful village in China."
Village offers visitors, city-dwellers reprieve from chaos [Published CHINAdaily - 2 hours ago]
View gallery Rex " Paul Shane RIP View gallery $ Terrible news that UKIP’s Nigel Farage was forced to hide in a Scottish pub to get away from protesters."
Now we have proof nationalised railways are better run, invest more and save taxpayers cash [Published Mirror.co.uk - May 19 2013]
...He added: "I expect to vote to stay in the EU, but I have no fears about putting the question before the voters. There needs to be a review of the relationship between Britain and Europe and the practical politics are that we are going to have to have a referendum to sort out a solution." Labour's six-point lead would translate into a 74-seat majority at a general election, with the Tories losing 86 seats...
New poll puts Ukip in third place above the Lib Dems [Published The Independent - May 19 2013]

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Thailand Grows Slower Than Estimated, Raising R... [Published BusinessWeek - 53 mins ago]
Village offers visitors, city-dwellers reprieve... [Published CHINAdaily - 2 hours ago]
Thailand concerned over high speed rail delays [Published e-Travel Blackboard - 2 hours ago]
Millennials moving away from reliance on cars [Published Denver Post - 4 hours ago]
Jerry Brown’s Last Chance to Save California [Published Bloomberg - 5 hours ago]
Let's get Britain back on track [Published Morning Star Online - 6 hours ago]
THE INSIDERS: Crawford and Haus Part 5 [Published WHO-TV - 11 hours ago]
8.7-mile railroad siding proposed south of Girard [Published State Journal-Register - 22 hours ago]
Roxanne Casey: Benefits agreement beacon of lig... [Published State Journal-Register - May 19 2013]
Tim Landis: New store a 'five and dime' for the... [Published State Journal-Register - May 19 2013]
Now we have proof nationalised railways are bet... [Published Mirror.co.uk - May 19 2013]
New poll puts Ukip in third place above the Lib... [Published The Independent - May 19 2013]
Take the train to economic growth [Published African Business - May 18 2013]
Thailand and Laos to build on economic and soci... [Published Bangkok Post - May 18 2013]
HS2 will slash train services in Black Country ... [Published West Midlands Express & Star - May 18 2013]
HS2 to bring 150 jobs but what’s the cost ? [Published NewsRT.co.uk - May 18 2013]
High-speed rail plan for Denver-Springs route [Published Boulder County Business Report - May 18 2013]
HS2 to bring 150 jobs but what’s the cost ? [Published Wakefield Express - May 18 2013]
EAST MIDLANDS: Business leader defends HS2 over... [Published NewsRT.co.uk - May 18 2013]
Shropshire tourism can benefit from HS2, says c... [Published Shropshire Star - May 18 2013]
60 injured in New York as trains collide in rus... [Published Shropshire Star - May 18 2013]
What a socialist budget would look like [Published Green Left Weekly - May 18 2013]
Contradictions to ponder [Published Fresno Bee - May 18 2013]
China: Harmony between traditions and moderniza... [Published CHINAdaily - May 18 2013]
Concrete action [Published McKinsey & Company - May 18 2013]
Development projects conceived eyeing graft: Pr... [Published Mathrubhumi - May 18 2013]
High speed rail scheme criticism by watchdog [Published Sheffield Star - May 18 2013]
RAIL PLANS [Published Richmond Times Dispatch - May 18 2013]
Builder aboard for VRE station [Published Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star - May 18 2013]
Recommendation on bullet train contract expecte... [Published Los Angeles Times - May 18 2013]
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Does there need to be an economic case for high... [Published Stephanie Flanders BBC - May 16 2013]
I like high-speed trains. I really do. Every time I travel on a French or German one I wish we had more of them in the UK. Quite a few economists I know feel the same way. But none that I have spoken to thinks the economic case for HS2 is particularly ...
China’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam Gets Go-Ahead... [Published Economy Watch - May 16 2013]
Will Slowing Investment Drag China’s Reform Efforts?: Michael Pettis : China wants to raise its disproportionately small ...Chinese Director Faces $27m Fine For Breaching One-Child Policy : Acclaimed director Zhang Yimou is under ...China Pushes For ...
This National Transportation Week, celebrate Am... [Published Welcome to the FastLane: The Official Blog of t ... - May 13 2013]
In millions of transportation-related jobs in the United States-- from the U.S. and State DOTs to the rail carriers, transit agencies, freight shippers, airlines, bus companies, ferry services and more--your fellow Americans think day and night about ...
Third Coal Export Proposal Falls By Wayside in ... [Published CleanTechies Blog - CleanTechies.com - May 10 2013]
A large U.S. pipeline developer has dropped plans to build a $200-million coal export facility in northern Oregon, the third major terminal proposal to be shelved or canceled in the Pacific Northwest. Officials at Houston-based Kinder Morgan say the ...
May 11th is National Train Day! [Published Treehugger - May 10 2013]
Transportation / Public TransportationScreen capture National Train Day websiteTime to celebrate!Tomorrow, May 11th, is the 6th annual National Train Day in the US! The holiday was started by Amtrak, and it is held every year on the Saturday closest to ...
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Audio/Video

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Private Investors Trying to Build High-Speed Ra... [Published FOX Business - Video - May 09 2013]
High-speed rail realizes online potential [Published CNN.com - Video - May 06 2013]
Texas Building High-Speed Rail Using Investors’... [Published FOX Business - Video - May 02 2013]
Privatizing High-Speed Rail in Texas [Published FOX Business - Video - May 02 2013]
Everything’s Bigger in Texas, Including High-Sp... [Published FOX Business - Video - May 02 2013]
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Trimble's Quantm Alignment Planning System Sele... [Published PR Newswire: Business Technology - May 13 2013]
Amtrak Unveils Advanced Technology Locomotives ... [Published Business Wire - May 13 2013]
Altus Capital Partners II, L.P. Acquires Rocla ... [Published Business Wire - May 09 2013]
Free Report: Addressing High-Speed Rail Securit... [Published Auto & Transportation - Apr 29 2013]
LDRA Integration with NI TestStand and NI VeriS... [Published PR.com Press Releases - Apr 24 2013]
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