California Statewide Model for High-Speed Rail

HIGH - SPEED RAIL IN CALIFORNIA : A Cost - Benefit Analysis

Very high speed rail may be a competitive mode of transportation for California's future. This article presents an evaluation of the economic and comprehensive benefits and costs associated with such an endeavor. The results indicate competitive comprehensive rates of return and a potential for project self-financing, suggesting that such a project merits serious consideration by the State.

High-Speed Rail IDEA Program FIBER OPTICAL SENSORS FOR HIGH-SPEED RAIL APPLICATIONS

Lessons for Policy Makers in Non-High Speed Rail Countries: A Review

High speed intercity passenger rail is an inherently strong railway application. It operates over 250 km/hour. For perspective, high-speed represents the ultimate development of preexisting standard gauge infrastructure. Network of high-speed passenger rail lines aimed at reducing accident, reducing traffic congestion, air pollution cutting national dependence on foreign oil and improving rural...

Study on different solutions to reduce the dynamic impacts in transition zones for high-speed rail

One of the most important factors influencing the track maintenance is the transitions between parts of the track with different vertical stiffness. The dynamic...

Life-cycle assessment of high-speed rail: the case of California

The state of California is expected to have significant population growth in the next half-century resulting in additional passenger transportation demand. Planning for a high-speed rail system connecting San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Sacramento as well as many population centers between is now underway. The considerable investment in California high-speed rail has been debated for...