International & UK Railway News (2) Friday 1st March 2013

From USHSR   MORE NEW VIDEOS JUST RELEASED! A new round of videos from our DC Summit are now available for viewing. Videos Check out our library of more than 100 videos from all of our conferences! This is the world's largest collection of High Speed Rail conference videos! Video library HEROES OF HIGH SPEED RAIL AWARD PRESENTED TO JOSEPH BOARDMAN Joseph Boardman, President & CEO of Amtrak was presented with a Heroes of High Speed Rail Award at our recent HSR Summit in Washington DC. USHSR's Heroes of High Speed Rail Award honors individuals who have the vision and courage to help bring high speed rail to America. The award recipients range from visionaries to those at the forefront of the struggle to bring 21st century transportation to America. Congratulations to Mr. Boardman! USHSR ON THE MOVE USHSR VP Joseph Shelhorse participated yesterday in the Rail to Loudoun - A Seminar on Transit Oriented Economic Development at the Loudoun County Silver Line Metro Stations. "Transit oriented development potential is huge for this rapidly expanding region of the DC metro area," said Mr. Shelhorse. "Rail expansion is the only way we are going to be able to continue to grow and still be able to move around." More info In Other News... Newly Released Report The Environmental Law & Policy Center has just released a new report about the Midwest High Speed Rail Supply Chain and the many businesses that will benefit from this new American industry. "Manufacturers across the heartland stand ready to build a 21st century transportation system for America. By investing in high-speed rail, we can revitalize manufacturing, increase mobility, create jobs and reduce pollution." The study profiles manufacturers and supply chain companies in the Midwest that are ready to begin making parts and putting people to work improving existing rail systems in the US. This includes 122 in Ohio, 99 in Indiana, 49 in Michigan, 84 in Illinois, 73 in Wisconsin, 26 in Minnesota and 7 in Iowa. More info HIGH SPEED RAIL IS BOOMING EVERYWHERE! High Speed Rail is being built and/or expanded in every major industrialized nation in the world... America needs to get moving to stay competitive, and to have fast, convenient, efficient ways to more around the country! UNITED KINGDOM - The UK government is fast tracking HS2 with world class HSR service to the north of the country. More info CHINA - In addition to opening the world's longest single high speed rail line recently (more than 1,400 miles long), one of China's other recently opened high speed rail lines has carried record numbers of passengers. The Beijing-Shanghai high speed line has now carried 100 million passengers in a very short time! More info FRANCE - A new super low cost high speed rail service has been launched in France. Called "the best high-speed rail deal in the world" by SNCF's president. More info MALAYSIA - A new cooperation between Singapore and Malaysia has announced a new HSR link to be built connecting Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. More info ITALY - The new privately owned railway NTV is continuing to expand to more cities across Italy and the trains have been very popular with the traveling public. More info SPAIN - The French Connection has opened! A new connection has been opened in the north of Spain linking the nation's high speed rail network with France's. This now makes it possible for fast, easy travel between Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, and beyond seamlessly. More info HSR - BUSINESS-FRIENDLY TRANSPORTATION President Obama not only reaffirmed his commitment to high speed rail, but also highlighted one of its key benefits: High speed rail is the most convenient and business-friendly form of transportation ever. Business executives know that lost time stuck in traffic or waiting at airports is lost money for their businesses. High speed rail saves businesses time and money day after day, making it easier to do business. HSR = Higher Productivity | Economic Benefits | Business-Friendly | Mayors | LSE Proof "There's no reason why Europe or China should have the fastest trains!" -President Obama "Thanks to hard work by the folks here at DOT and by our partners--like those in the US High Speed Rail Association--the future of passenger rail in America has never been brighter." -Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood JOIN USHSR TODAY! USHSR membership puts you at the forefront of a new revolution in 21st century, sustainable transportation in America. Be at the center of the action in the new US high seed rail industry, which is about to take off, and will be America's next industrial revolution. There are many opportunities for involvement in the US High Speed Rail Association with different membership levels and categories to choose from. Keep up with the latest information, showcase your firm, find jobs, staff and more. Join today