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The Second Age of Rail : A History of High-Speed Trains

Speed on steel wheels has fascinated engineers for nearly two centuries, and a string of stunning records in the last thirty years has pushed railway engineering towards new frontiers. Japan set the precedent with its legendary bullet trains in 1964; since then more than a dozen countries have joined the high-speed revolution.
Today, China is setting the pace as it crafts a nationwide network of super-railways, and Morocco and Saudi Arabia have joined the club of nations where trains travel at 300km/h or more.

The USA lags far behind, outpaced by Asia and Western Europe, where Eurostar links London to the international high-speed network - although a new-generation railway to northern England is still missing.
In this new and updated edition of "The Second Age of Rail", the full story of high-speed trains is retold in a journey across countries and continents.

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Magneetzweeftreinen - De aantrekkingskracht van levitatie

This book examines whether magnetic-levitation trains may replace conventional rail systems in the future. It explains why, despite their benefits, only few systems operate today. Rijkert Knoppers provides clear answers on history, technology, infrastructure, environmental impact, safety and economic factors. He presents active lines and reviews cancelled and planned projects. The book offers a balanced view of the development and future prospects of maglev transport.

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