1. Introduction a. World-wide Development of High-Speed Rail (Japan, Europe, China) b. High-speed Rail in the U.S. 2. High-Speed Rail Infrastructure a. Geometric Design of High Speed Rail i. Horizontal Curve ii. Vertical Curve iii. Grade and Turnout b. Track Design i. High Speed Rail Aero-structure ii. Track Structure iii. Earthwork and Track Bed Design 3. High-Speed Rail Stations 4. High-Speed Rail Traction and power supply 5. HSR Rolling Stock 6. HSR Signal and Control Systems a. Signal and Control b. Route Setting and Central Train Control 7. HSR Communication Systems 8. HSR Operations 9. HSR Passenger Services 10. HSR Track Maintenance a. Rolling stock and its maintenance b. Infrastructure safety inspection and maintenance c. Environmental safety and warning systems 11. Maglev 12. HSR Planning
The development of high-speed railroad corridors in the United States is being considered by Congress as a fuel efficient and economical alternative t...
Assessing and maintaining track geometry within acceptable limits are key components of railroad infrastructure maintenance operations. Track geometry...
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