high-speed rail

Top five transit technologies for a low-carbon future

September 21, 2011

In honor of Moving Planet’s September 24 initiative to move beyond fossil fuels, Fast Company listed the top five low-carbon technologies.

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Eurostar taps into mobile applications

September 9, 2011

European high-speed rail operator Eurostar launched a free mobile app that allows passengers to book trips and receive tickets directly on their phones.

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LaHood’s latest video goes live

July 22, 2011

The July edition of On the Go with Ray LaHood is on YouTube, and he talks about federal transit funding, high-speed rail, and careers for new grads.

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Supporters still betting on maglev for Las Vegas

June 14, 2011

What happens if the proposed high-speed rail project between Las Vegas (NV) and Victorville (CA) falls through? Some look to maglev for Plan B.

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Taiwan extends EasyCard to high-speed rail

June 7, 2011

Customers will be able to use their co-branded EasyCards to purchase unreserved tickets on Taiwan High Speed Rail by the end of the year.

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The latest from LaHood

June 3, 2011

The May edition of Ray LaHood’s On the Go YouTube blog tackles questions about high-speed rail, bicycling, and fuel economy.

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Amtrak launches video Q&A

May 31, 2011

Following the lead of U.S. transportation secretary Ray LaHood, Amtrak launched Ask Our Expert to answer rider questions via YouTube.

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Is it a bird? A plane? It’s AeroTrain!

May 17, 2011

Fast Company reports on the AeroTrain, a concept from Japan that uses “wing-in-ground effect” to eliminate drag by flying very close to the ground.

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Chicago looks into high-speed rail link to airport

May 3, 2011

Inspired by a trip on Shanghai’s maglev train, outgoing Chicago (IL) mayor Daley is seeking proposals for a high-speed rail link to O’Hare Airport.

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Countdown begins for DesertXpress

March 29, 2011

DesertXpress, the proposed high-speed rail line linking Victorville (CA) with Las Vegas (NV), cleared a key federal hurdle last week and is moving closer to reality.

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