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Scientific American
August 2009
Michael Moyer |
High Hopes for High-Speed Rail Will a boom in government investment bring true high-speed rail to the U.S.?   |
Popular Mechanics
September 11, 2008
John R. Quain |
5 New Super Trains on Fast Track to World's Fastest Bullet The case for high-speed, low-impact train travel is clear, and many governments have ambitious high-speed train plans in the works. But are they realistic? The author evaluates proposals for the 200-mph trains of the future. |
The Motley Fool
September 17, 2004
Bill Mann |
Guangshen Railway to Double Capacity The railway, funded by the Chinese government, offers impressive corporate communications, conservatism and payout policies. With a yield of more than 4.4%, it offers a nice dividend, too. |
Wired
July 2006
David Wolman |
Train to the Roof of the World China's new 1,200-mile railway crosses some of the harshest terrain on the planet. Plug in your oxygen supply. All aboard the Tibet express. |
Popular Mechanics
December 2007
John Quain |
Super Trains: Plans to Fix U.S. Rail Could End Road & Sky Gridlock With airports and highways more congested than ever, new steel-wheel and magnetic levitation lines that move millions in Europe and Japan have the potential to resurrect the age of American railroads. |
Salon.com
November 21, 2001
Christopher Ott |
Off track Air disasters spotlight a need for better train service -- but American rail infrastructure and technology suffer from decades of neglect... |
The Motley Fool
April 20, 2009
Toby Shute |
2 Ways to Cash In on High-Speed Rail Obama's call for a new commitment to high-speed passenger rail in this country could mean potential profits for these players. |
IEEE Spectrum
May 2010
Erico Guizzo |
Tech in Sight Three ways to move people - fast, faster, fastest. For the speed boost that was promised us in so many futuristic movies, look to these three technologies. |
IEEE Spectrum
March 2011
Steven Cherry |
High-Speed Rail Is in High Gear China and Spain lead in new construction |
Wired
June 26, 2007
David Wolman |
Hey America, Make With the !@~$ High-Speed Rail Already French engineers have created Ligne a Grande Vitesse, a Paris-to-Strasbourg high-speed rail system the moves at a record- breaking 357 miles per hour. This new system provides a glimpse of next-generation railway travel. |
The Motley Fool
March 7, 2008
Saibal Saha |
China's Olympian Infrastructure Plans Huge projects stretching far beyond 2008 beckon companies from around the world. |
AskMen.com
Thomas Bey |
Top 10: Trains Train travel is hugely popular abroad, and these 10 trains have qualities that make them good rides, as well as good models for domestic adaptation. |
Popular Mechanics
April 9, 2009
S.E. Kramer |
Railroad Stimulus: How to Spend $14 Billion to Improve U.S. Rail There are many ways to improve the country's passenger-rail network. Experts agree that to get more people off the roads and onto trains, the government must pick and choose projects wisely. |
HBS Working Knowledge
May 11, 2015
Dina Gerdeman |
A Road Map to Fix America's Transportation Infrastructure Rosabeth Moss Kanter offers a road map to roadway recovery in her new book, Move: Putting America's Infrastructure Back in the Lead. |
IEEE Spectrum
January 2010
Sandra Upson |
Winner: IBM Helps Reinvent Russia's Railroad IBM overhauls Russian Railways' software infrastructure |
IndustryWeek
June 22, 2011 |
High-Speed Rail: Mixed Signals Is America ready for high-speed rail? Siemens and other rail manufacturers would love to know. |
Wired
January 2002
Wil McCarthy |
Runaway Train First railway track started doubling every 18 months. Then things really got weird... |
CFO
April 1, 2011
Randy Myers |
"This Is the Renaissance of Rail." All aboard the mass-transit express? Maybe, but don't expect a smooth ride. An interview with D.J. Stadtler, CFO of Amtrak. |
BusinessWeek
November 14, 2005
Dexter Roberts |
Go West, Westerners With growth slowing in the crowded and costly coastal centers, Beijing is urging business into the hinterlands |
BusinessWeek
May 3, 2004
Bremner et al. |
Headed For A Crisis? China's economy is overheated, its banks are shaky, and hot money continues to pour in. Can the new leaders rein in a runaway financial system? |
BusinessWeek
October 7, 2010
Greiling-Keane & Marois |
Politics Jeopardizing Some High-Speed Rail Projects High-speed rail projects are running into political roadblocks, yet some states are barreling along. |
Chemistry World
September 23, 2015
Rebecca Trager |
US chemical distribution threatened by rail safety crisis Chemical transport by train across the US may end on much of the nation's rail network in January 2016, due to delays adopting new rail safety technology. |
CIO
September 11, 2008
Stephanie Overby |
How IT is Helping the Railroad Industry Improve Efficiency and Service Railroads are poised for a comeback, thanks to rising fuel prices. IT provides the linchpin for a shipping model that integrates ships, trucks and trains. |
Real Travel Adventures
May 2009
Jim Loomis |
From Sea to Shining Sea ... By Train As my fingers traced the various routes on a map of Amtrak's nationwide system, I suddenly realized it's possible to literally travel around the entire country, connecting from one train to another. |
Geotimes
February 2007
Cobb et al. |
Rolling Across the Roof of the World The new rail connection to Tibet is a remarkable geotechnical achievement. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway brings greater access to the Tibetan Plateau -- which is good news to geoscientists wanting to see this fantastic and still remote part of the world. |
BusinessWeek
October 22, 2009
Roberts & Engardio |
The China Hype Despite an impressive rebound, an innovation shortfall may hobble sustainable growth in China. |
IEEE Spectrum
June 2007
Jean Kumagai |
A Brief History of Earthquake Warnings The idea of using seismic waves to provide advanced warning of impending doom is not new. Here is a short background to the development of seismic alert systems. |
BusinessWeek
October 23, 2008
Emily Thornton |
Canadian National Railway's Timely Profits Canadian National Railway's CEO Hunter Harrison went against traditional freight train practice and successfully implemented a precise schedule of shipments. |
Popular Mechanics
June 23, 2009
Andrew Moseman |
10 Lessons Learned From Past Rail Accidents It's calamitous enough when one train rear-ends another, as happened yesterday in Washington. But it's often deadlier when two trains meet head-on. |
The Motley Fool
July 28, 2010
Nate Weisshaar |
Graying Dragon Can China get rich before it gets old? Just hitching your wagon to anything Chinese won't work anymore, and like the more mature markets most U.S. investors are familiar with, stock selection will become the key to solid returns. |
AskMen.com
Nick Clarke |
Top 10: Train Trips Yes, train journeys are making an unexpected comeback -- thanks in large part to delayed planes, seasickness and dodgy road trips. |
Finance & Development
December 2011
Paul Collier |
Building an African Infrastructure Key political decisions are needed to build critical rail networks for a continent well suited to them |
TIME Asia
January 24, 2011
Hannah Beech |
China: Two Faces, Fierce and Friendly When it comes to Chinese diplomacy, there always seems to be two sides to the story. |
Financial Advisor
September 2007
Jeff Schlegel |
Bulls In The China Shop Many observers believe China's growth story should continue for the foreseeable future, though not without a bumpy ride for investors. |
IEEE Spectrum
March 2009
Robb Mandelbaum |
Stop That Train! Electronically controlled railway brakes may finally displace a 150-year-old technology. |
Popular Mechanics
September 2007
Alex Hutchinson |
World's Fastest Train You Can Ride Dumps Energy Like a Prius The Series N700 is billed as the world's fastest bullet train in service. The 5-hour trip from Tokyo to Fukuoka will be shortened by a mere 10 minutes, but it will be quieter and will use 19 percent less energy than current bullet trains. |
Chemistry World
November 4, 2015
Rebecca Trager |
Threat to US chemical rail transport headed off Rail companies will have another three years to install an automated speed regulating system on all passenger and freight railroads |
Popular Mechanics
January 2006
Josh Dean |
The Train Welcome to tomorrow's computer-controlled, GPS-guided, ultra-energy-efficient transportation revolution. |
Reason
May 2003
Brian Doherty |
Massively Misguided Transit Although they invariably cost far more per passenger mile than buses or automobiles, light-rail trains continue to capture the hearts of urban planners nationwide. |
Energize
October 2004
Susan J. Ellis |
Watching, Helping and Learning from China We need to pay attention to volunteer patterns in the hugely populated countries of Asia, which will shed light on the growing numbers of citizens with Asian traditions living within our western countries. |
Home Toys
May 2006
Bob Hetherington |
IS China 2006 It may still be a bit early for China's emerging middle class to afford home technology products, but they do want them and they will want them more and more in the future. Tech businesses need to open their eyes to the reality of the global marketplace and seek partnerships with Chinese businesses. |
BusinessWeek
May 12, 2011
Mark Clothier |
Warren Buffett's Ride on the Rails Is Paying Off During the recession, Warren Buffett bet more than $26 billion on a revival in railroads. A year later, business is gathering momentum. |
BusinessWeek
May 10, 2004
Larry Armstrong |
Ride Like A Railroad Baron Here's how you can charter a luxurious vintage private car -- and hook up to an Amtrak train. |
IEEE Spectrum
August 2006
Willie Jones |
Hydrogen on Track While much attention has been focused on fuel-cell-powered passenger cars, a little-noticed but promising development has been taking place in rail transportation and heavy industry, where experiments with hydrogen-fuel-cell propulsion are well under way. |
The Motley Fool
June 14, 2010
Kris Eddy |
A Long Ride Home What role should government subsidies play in the travel battle between trains and planes? |
High on Adventure
February 2010
Sylvia Blishak |
Five Weeks and 7,400 Miles -- Circling the USA on Amtrak We made our plans for a five-week sentimental rail journey with stops in California, Arizona, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania. |
BusinessWeek
November 15, 2004
Bremner, Roberts et al. |
Asia's Great Oil Hunt China needs energy more than ever. Its oil consumption is second only to the U.S., and its quest to secure enough oil and gas to keep its economy humming will change the world |
The Motley Fool
December 23, 2009
Kris Eddy |
Where's China Going in Such a Hurry? Is building a high-speed rail the best way for China to spend its money? |
BusinessWeek
April 14, 2010
Dexter Roberts |
Can China Cool Its Economy? With a white-hot property market and double-digit growth, China's overheated economy may be heading for trouble. Why Beijing needs to act - and fast. |
The Motley Fool
June 12, 2008
Hanson & Mann |
Is the China Story Over? Many -- particularly, the unsophisticated investors who trade on China's domestic markets -- are selling as though the jig is up. Is it? |
