www.railway-technology News Update. 5th December 2011

UK delays HS2 decision
The UK Government is to again look at the £32bn 100-mile high-speed 2 (HS2) rail line between London and Birmingham, and may consider drilling a 1.5-mile tunnel under the Chiltern Hills.       
                   
California plans Merced to Fresno high-speed rail route
The California High-Speed Rail Authority in the US has recommended a preferred route for the Merced to Fresno section of the state's 800-mile high-speed train system.       
                   
SmartWater forensic technology reduces rail cable theftSmartWater Technology has developed a new crime reduction technology to protect trackside cable and other materials from theft and vandalism.       
                   
Brisbane commences drilling for Cross River Rail projectPreliminary drilling tests have begun in the Brisbane River for the Cross River Rail, a proposed new north-south rail line in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.