[PDF] Developing True High Speed Rail In The Northeast Corridor eBook

Author : United States House of Representatives
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Page : 148 pages
File Size : 12,5 MB
Release : 2019-10-04
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ISBN : 9781697622669

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Developing true high speed rail in the Northeast Corridor: stop sitting on our federal assets: hearing before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, first session, January 27, 2011.

Author : United States Congress
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 39,22 MB
Release : 2017-10-10
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ISBN : 9781978080836

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Developing true high speed rail in the Northeast Corridor: stop sitting on our federal assets : hearing before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, first session, January 27, 2011.

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Page : 29 pages
File Size : 29,48 MB
Release : 2010
Category : High speed trains
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This assessment by Amtrak presents an initial look at how Next-Generation High-Speed Rail service could be successfully developed in the Northeast with sustained maximum speeds of 220 mph (354 kph), three-hour trip times between Washington and Boston, and an increase in the number of train frequencies to get passengers where they need to be, when they need to be there fast, safely and efficiently. It is a vision of a realistic and attainable future that can revolutionize transportation, travel patterns and economic development in the Northeast. As America's intercity passenger rail service provider and only high-speed rail operator, Amtrak has a vital, leading and necessary role to play in expanding and operating high-speed rail service across the country. In this role, it is incumbent upon Amtrak to put forward a vision for a next-generation, financially viable network along the Northeast Corridor (NEC). It would provide tremendous mobility benefits to the traveling public and support the growth and competitive position of the region by investing in a vital transportation necessity whose time has come. Just as leading countries throughout Europe and Asia are expanding existing High-Speed Rail networks and developing new systems, Next-Gen High-Speed Rail must play a role in the future of major travel corridors across the U.S. The NEC has the population and economic densities and growing demand for passenger rail service that makes it a perfect market for this type of premium rail service. More detailed work will clearly be required, and the high-speed rail system and services envisioned in this report will evolve and be refined as a result of future studies. Nonetheless, the results show that the concept must be part of the national discussion on how true high-speed rail is advanced in America.

Author : Terry L. Koglin
Publisher : Momentum Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 32,31 MB
Release : 2016-02-08
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1606508369

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High Speed Rail Planning, Policy and Engineering looks at the question of where a high-speed passenger rail line would be most productive and how it could be profitable. It investigates the political issues confronting high-speed rail funding and location. This first volume looks at recent achievements in high-speed rail, including record high speeds for trains operating with steel wheels on steel rail. It also covers the history of high-speed rail operations, particularly in the United States. The book examines possible existing routes for development of high-speed rail systems, how right-of-way and terminals might be configured, and the possibilities of track structure. This volume also reviews operating parameters, including the relationship between cost and speed, the issue of security in all aspects as relates to high-speed rail, and different types of high-speed rail systems are evaluated, including true purpose-built high-speed systems, hybrid systems, and what are called blended systems.

Author : Joseph H. Boardman
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,57 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1437940943

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This is a print on demand edition of a hard to find publication. Projected growth in the Northeast U.S. will substantially increase intercity travel demand. The improvements outlined in the recently-released Northeast Corridor (NEC) Infrastructure Master Plan would bring the current system to a state-of-good repair, ensure reliable service for all users, including intercity, commuter and freight, and provide sufficient capacity to meet estimated ridership demand through 2030. This report presents a possible concept for Next-Gen High-Speed Rail in the NEC, with new dedicated high-speed rail alignments, stations and equipment that can provide significant travel time savings and attractive premium service by rapidly connecting the Northeast¿s major hub cities along with its smaller cities, airports and suburban hubs.

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 43,91 MB
Release : 2017-10-05
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ISBN : 9781977812902

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Northeast Corridor future : options for high-speed rail development and opportunities for private-sector participation : hearing before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, second session, December 13, 2012.