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New Acela from a Highrise - Feb 26 2024 [Xtra: 016]

New Acela from a Highrise - Feb 26 2024 [Xtra: 016]

A new Avelia Liberty trainset makes it's way from Philadelphia to Boston where it will undergo further testing. --------------- ▶️Please Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RailWeekly -------------

January 18, 2026

Texas' $30BN High-Speed Railway Project Explained

Texas' $30BN High-Speed Railway Project Explained

An in-depth look at Texas Central's ambitious high-speed rail project connecting Dallas and Houston, examining the Japanese Shinkansen technology and potential benefits for Texas.

January 18, 2026

High Speed Rail for Canada? Not Quite.

High Speed Rail for Canada? Not Quite.

Breaking down Canada's High Frequency Rail project between Toronto and Quebec City and explaining its limitations compared to true HSR.

January 18, 2026

Mallard's Speed Record

Mallard's Speed Record

The story of the LNER Mallard locomotive that holds the world speed record for steam locomotives at 126mph, achieved in 1938.

January 18, 2026

Cascadia HSR Forecasted Ridership #usa #railway

Cascadia HSR Forecasted Ridership #usa #railway

The video transcription discusses the results of a ridership model survey for the High-Speed Rail (HSR) system, indicating that it is expected to capture 12-20% of total intercity trips. The system ma

January 18, 2026

High-Speed Rail: Improving Rail Safety Statewide

High-Speed Rail: Improving Rail Safety Statewide

September is Rail Safety Month. Watch how the California High-Speed Rail program is doing its part to improve railroad safety throughout the State. #BuildHSR #Iwillride hsr.ca.gov buildhsr.com

January 18, 2026

Engineering a Year-Round Ice Hotel

Engineering a Year-Round Ice Hotel

An innovative engineering solution that allows Sweden's famous ice hotel to operate year-round, showcasing advanced construction and environmental control techniques.

January 18, 2026

High-Speed Rail Worker Profiles

High-Speed Rail Worker Profiles

Those helping to make high-speed rail in California a reality, talk about what working on this project means to them, to the state and for the future.

January 18, 2026

California High-Speed Rail: Mission Sustainability

California High-Speed Rail: Mission Sustainability

The California High-Speed Rail Program is already helping to improve the state's environment. Watch this video to see the efforts underway to make high-speed rail the greenest infrastructure project i

January 18, 2026

High-Speed Rail Bringing California Together

High-Speed Rail Bringing California Together

High-speed rail is bringing California together, connecting our regions in a new and transformative way. The system is being built by proud parents, proud tradespeople, proud members of the community

January 18, 2026

High-Speed Rail Supporters from the Central Valley

High-Speed Rail Supporters from the Central Valley

Californians support 100% electric high-speed rail as the backbone of our sustainable transportation future and believe our Draft 2020 Business Plan is the path to successful high-speed rail service i

January 18, 2026

High-Speed Rail Supporters: Fresno Area

High-Speed Rail Supporters: Fresno Area

High-speed rail draws excitement and support from the Central Valley, where it can push the Valley forward, create new opportunities for students and have a huge positive impact on the region.

January 18, 2026

High-Speed Rail Supporters: Economic Benefits

High-Speed Rail Supporters: Economic Benefits

High-speed rail is generating and will continue to generate significant economic benefits throughout California. Just one reason why our program draws supporters from across the state.

January 18, 2026

Intercity Direct | Trainspotting by the High Speed Line

Intercity Direct | Trainspotting by the High Speed Line

Intercity Direct Trains running over the High Speed Line in the Netherlands. Normally the residents of Hoogmade live a quiet life. Their village is situated between green pastures, close to Leiden but

January 18, 2026

I Will Ride - A High-Speed Rail Student Program

I Will Ride - A High-Speed Rail Student Program

I Will Ride is designed to inform, engage, inspire and connect students to the nation’s first high-speed rail system currently under construction. Want to be a part of it? Learn more at https://hsr.ca

January 18, 2026

The Technology of Maglev Trains: Explained

The Technology of Maglev Trains: Explained

Technical explanation of how maglev trains work, covering electromagnetic principles, superconductivity, and the history of magnetic levitation technology.

January 18, 2026

Why the US Has No High-Speed Rail

Why the US Has No High-Speed Rail

A comprehensive look at why America fell behind on high-speed rail and what it would take to catch up with the rest of the world.

January 15, 2025

Inside a High-Speed Rail Train

Inside a High-Speed Rail Train

A detailed look at the engineering and design of modern high-speed trains and what makes them so fast.

December 15, 2024

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