Overview of Overview of High-Speed Rail Transportation: High-Speed Rail Transportation:

Technology & Applications Technology & Applications WorldwideWorldwide

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What Constitutes HSR?What Constitutes HSR?International Union of Railways International Union of Railways

(UIC): (UIC): Operating speeds at or above Operating speeds at or above 250 km/h (155 mph) 250 km/h (155 mph) on new tracks, on new tracks, or 200 km/h on existing tracks.or 200 km/h on existing tracks.

US Federal Railroad Admin. (FRA): US Federal Railroad Admin. (FRA): Operating speeds exceeding Operating speeds exceeding 90mph90mph; ; standards allow speeds to 217 mph.standards allow speeds to 217 mph.

200 kph = 125 mph250 kph = 155 mph300 kph = 186 mph350 kph = 217 mph

HSR ApplicationsHSR Applications Best suited for trips of 2–3 hours (100-600 mi.), Best suited for trips of 2–3 hours (100-600 mi.),

for which HSR can beat both air and auto modes.for which HSR can beat both air and auto modes. Competitive with autos on shorter distances, Competitive with autos on shorter distances,

given road congestion or expensive parking fees.given road congestion or expensive parking fees. Most effective when integrated with conventional Most effective when integrated with conventional

transit; should feed airports to serve long-transit; should feed airports to serve long-distance travelers.distance travelers.

HSR CapacityHSR Capacity

Double track can handle 15 trains Double track can handle 15 trains per hour per direction.per hour per direction.

Assuming 800 passengers per train, Assuming 800 passengers per train, the capacity is 12,000 passengers the capacity is 12,000 passengers per hour per direction.per hour per direction.

Thus, double track HSR has a Thus, double track HSR has a capacity about 13% greater than a capacity about 13% greater than a 6-lane highway. 6-lane highway.

HSR line carries 2.83 times more HSR line carries 2.83 times more passengers per hour per foot of passengers per hour per foot of width.width.

HSR Alignment GeometryHSR Alignment Geometry Maximum curvature:Maximum curvature:

• D~1/2° (R~13,000 ft) initial linesD~1/2° (R~13,000 ft) initial lines• D~1/4° (R~23,000 ft) for 300 kph+ speedsD~1/4° (R~23,000 ft) for 300 kph+ speeds

Maximum gradient: 3.5% to 4.0%Maximum gradient: 3.5% to 4.0% Multiple main tracks (2 min.)Multiple main tracks (2 min.) Shallow entry and divergenceShallow entry and divergence angles for turn-outs.angles for turn-outs. Flyovers or tunnels at junctionsFlyovers or tunnels at junctions to avoid track crossings.to avoid track crossings. Can use existing rail lines Can use existing rail lines (at reduced speeds) in vicinity(at reduced speeds) in vicinity of urban stations.of urban stations.

HSR Access ControlHSR Access Control No freight/low speed passenger ops.No freight/low speed passenger ops. No highway grade crossingsNo highway grade crossings No rail grade crossingsNo rail grade crossings Fenced R-O-WFenced R-O-W Sensors at bridges Sensors at bridges and tunnels to detectand tunnels to detect fallen objectsfallen objects

HSR PropulsionHSR Propulsion Existing systems use locomotive Existing systems use locomotive

propelled trainsetspropelled trainsets Locomotives powered by electricity Locomotives powered by electricity

distributed via overhead catenarydistributed via overhead catenary Future: turbine propelled locomotives; Future: turbine propelled locomotives;

trains having all powered carstrains having all powered cars

TurbineTurbine

ElectricElectric

HSR vs. Conventional RailHSR vs. Conventional RailTechnologies,

Requirements and Performance

Traditional / Regional Passenger Rail

Regional High-Speed Rail Express High-Speed Rail

Representative Train Speeds

50-79 mph 110-150 mph 200 mph

Typical Passenger Capacities

300 - 1,000 passengers 300 - 800 passengers 300 - 800 passengers

Propulsion (predominant)

Diesel-electric Electric Electric

Typical Station Spacing 20-30 miles 50-70 miles 100 miles

R-O-W usage Shared with freight operations, freight service

predominates

Shared with freight operations, passenger service predominates

Exclusive to passenger service

Typical Trip Length 20-2,500 Miles 100 Miles 300 – 500 Miles

Examples Amtrak Intercity rail operations

Amtrak Conv. Service

Amtrak Northeast Corridor ServiceAmtrak ACELA

TGV, Shinkansen (No US examples, yet!)

Asian HSR SystemsAsian HSR Systems JapanJapan KoreaKorea TaiwanTaiwan ChinaChina

Japan HSR: Shinkansen SystemJapan HSR: Shinkansen System

• Opened in 1964 (First in world!)Opened in 1964 (First in world!)• Network size:Network size:

2,452 km in service (1,520 miles)2,452 km in service (1,520 miles) 590 km under construction (370 miles)590 km under construction (370 miles) Additional 583 km planned (360 miles)Additional 583 km planned (360 miles) 2,250 miles total when completed2,250 miles total when completed

• Operated by 4 railway companiesOperated by 4 railway companies• Total fleet: approx. 4,000 carsTotal fleet: approx. 4,000 cars• Max. speed: 300 km/h (185 mph)Max. speed: 300 km/h (185 mph)• Annual ridership: 300 millionAnnual ridership: 300 million

Japan HSR Route MapJapan HSR Route Map

Japan HSR: New Train: N700 SeriesJapan HSR: New Train: N700 Series

Japan’s Fastech 360Japan’s Fastech 360

Fastech 360 trains will carry travelers at a top speed of Fastech 360 trains will carry travelers at a top speed of 224 mph and is expected to hit speeds above 250 mph in 224 mph and is expected to hit speeds above 250 mph in test runs (400 kph) test runs (400 kph)

East Japan Railway is testing a prototype with two East Japan Railway is testing a prototype with two uniquely shaped nose cones-at 52 feet, the longest ever-uniquely shaped nose cones-at 52 feet, the longest ever-that reduce drag and noisy micropressure waves in that reduce drag and noisy micropressure waves in tunnels. tunnels.

To stop quickly in an emergency, the Fastech 360 uses To stop quickly in an emergency, the Fastech 360 uses cat-ear-like spoiler brakes that pop out of the roof to cat-ear-like spoiler brakes that pop out of the roof to increase air resistance. The trains will go into service increase air resistance. The trains will go into service around 2011.around 2011.

Japan’s Fastech 360Japan’s Fastech 360

Korea HSRKorea HSR

Seoul-Daegu route: Seoul-Daegu route: 330 km (205 mi.)in service330 km (205 mi.)in service Daegu-Pusan route: Daegu-Pusan route: 82 km (50 mi.) under 82 km (50 mi.) under

construction construction Rolling stock: Rolling stock: 46 TGV trains (initially)46 TGV trains (initially) Max speed: Max speed: 300 km/hr (185 mph)300 km/hr (185 mph)

Korea HSR: Korea HSR: New KTX-350 TrainsNew KTX-350 Trains

Manufactured by Hyundai-RotemManufactured by Hyundai-Rotem350 km/hr 350 km/hr (220 mph) (220 mph) max. speedmax. speed

Taiwan HSRTaiwan HSR• Opened 2007: Opened 2007: 345 km. (215 mi.)345 km. (215 mi.)• Max speed: Max speed: 300 km/hr (185 mph)300 km/hr (185 mph)• Rolling stock: Rolling stock: 30 12-car train sets30 12-car train sets

HSR 700T TrainsetHSR 700T Trainset

China HSRChina HSR

Long-range HSR Plan:Long-range HSR Plan: 832 km in service 832 km in service (515 mi.)(515 mi.) 3,404 km under construction 3,404 km under construction (2,110 mi.)(2,110 mi.) 4,075 km planned (4,075 km planned (2,525 mi.)2,525 mi.) 5,150 miles 5,150 miles total when completetotal when complete Dual pass./freight lines: 250kph Dual pass./freight lines: 250kph (155 mph)(155 mph) Dedicated pass. lines: 350 kph Dedicated pass. lines: 350 kph (220 mph)(220 mph)

China HSR China HSR

China Pass. Rail NetworkChina Pass. Rail Network

CRH-2 by KawasakiCRH-2 by KawasakiCRH-1 by BombardierCRH-1 by Bombardier

CRH-3 by SiemensCRH-3 by Siemens CRH-5 by AlstomCRH-5 by Alstom

China HSR EquipmentChina HSR Equipment

European HSREuropean HSRMajor players:Major players:France France Germany Germany ItalyItalySpain Spain

OtOther countries her countries with HSRwith HSR::

- Holland- Holland- Belgium - Belgium - England - England

France’s “Bullet Train”France’s “Bullet Train”

France HSRFrance HSR

LGV opened in 1981; 100 mil. annual ridersLGV opened in 1981; 100 mil. annual riders Speeds: 270-320 kph Speeds: 270-320 kph (170 - 200 mph)(170 - 200 mph) Network size:Network size:

• 1,872 km in operation 1,872 km in operation (1,160 mi.)(1,160 mi.)• 299 km under construction 299 km under construction (185 mi.)(185 mi.)• 2,616 km in planning 2,616 km in planning (1,620 mi.)(1,620 mi.)

HSR Lines separate from existing tracks HSR Lines separate from existing tracks (but compatible with existing tracks)(but compatible with existing tracks)

Goal: <3 hrs. travel time to Paris

Travel times to Travel times to ParisParis on French HSRon French HSR

France HSR - LGVFrance HSR - LGV

Rail gauge: 1,435 mm Rail gauge: 1,435 mm (56 inches)(56 inches) Initial LGV fleet: Initial LGV fleet: 400400 duplex cars duplex cars Capacity: Capacity: 595595-passengers per car-passengers per car Evolution of HSP in France:Evolution of HSP in France:

LGVLGV » »TGVTGV » » AVGAVG

France HSR - TGVFrance HSR - TGV

Thalys first generation = TGV Réseau

Designed for international service to Belgium and the Netherlands (Brussels Amsterdam)

TGV - PSE

TGV- Atlantique/Réseau

500 TGV trainsets 500 TGV trainsets in servicein service

France HSR -TGVFrance HSR -TGVTGV-2N

TGV – EST

Designed to travel also in Germany and Switzerland on regular tracks

France HSR Next Generation: France HSR Next Generation: AGVAGV

AGV Features:AGV Features:• Distributed power (Jacobs bogies) Distributed power (Jacobs bogies) • Synchronous magnet motors Synchronous magnet motors • Reduced axle loads & improved Reduced axle loads & improved aerodynamicsaerodynamics• Speeds to Speeds to 350 mph350 mph

Germany HSR:Germany HSR: DB DB

11stst Service in 1991 Service in 1991 Network size:Network size:

• 1,285 km in operation 1,285 km in operation (800 mi.)(800 mi.)• 378 km under construction 378 km under construction (230 mi.)(230 mi.)• 670 km in planning 670 km in planning (420 mi.)(420 mi.)

Speeds: 250 kph Speeds: 250 kph (155 mph)(155 mph) 67 million annual riders67 million annual riders

Germany HSR: Rolling StockGermany HSR: Rolling Stock

Type Design Vmax Trains In Service

ICE-1 Siemens 280 kph (175 mph) 60 1982

ICE-2 Siemens 280 kph (175 mph) 44 1989

ICE-3 Siemens 330 kph (205 mph) 72 2000

ICE-2

ICE-3

Germany HSRGermany HSR

Dedicated HSR trackDedicated HSR track Grades up to 4%Grades up to 4% Follows the natural Follows the natural

topography (unique) topography (unique) Slab trackSlab track Speed: 300 kph Speed: 300 kph (185 mph)(185 mph)

Italy HSR: FSItaly HSR: FS

Opened in 1992Opened in 1992Network size :Network size :

• 562 km in service (350 mi.)562 km in service (350 mi.)• 314 km under construction (195 mi.) 314 km under construction (195 mi.) • 395 km in planning (250 mi.)395 km in planning (250 mi.)

Speeds: 200-250 kphSpeeds: 200-250 kph (125 – 155 mph)(125 – 155 mph)

Italy HSR: Rolling StockItaly HSR: Rolling StockType Design Vmax Trains In Service

ETR 500 (P) Ansaldo/Bombardier

300 kph (185mph) 60 1982

Spain HSR: Spain HSR: RENFERENFE

Opened in 1992Opened in 1992Network size:Network size:

• In service: 1,594 km In service: 1,594 km (990 mi.)(990 mi.)• Under constr.: 2,219 km (Under constr.: 2,219 km (1,375 mi.)1,375 mi.)• Planned: 1,702 km Planned: 1,702 km (1,055 mi.)(1,055 mi.)

Separated tracks with different gauge90 trainsetsMax. speed: 300 kph

(185 mph)

Spain HSR:Spain HSR: Rolling Stock Rolling Stock

AVE S 100 (Alstom)

AVE S 102 Talgo / Bombardier

AVE S 103(Siemens ICE-3)

Western Europe Western Europe PassengerPassengerRail NetworkRail Network

Future HSR SystemsFuture HSR Systems Argentina: Buenos Aires-Rosario (195 mi.)Argentina: Buenos Aires-Rosario (195 mi.) Brazil: Rio de Janeiro-Sao Paulo (310 mi.) Brazil: Rio de Janeiro-Sao Paulo (310 mi.) Morocco: Marrakech-Tanger (420 mi.)Morocco: Marrakech-Tanger (420 mi.) Turkey: Ankarra-Istanbul-Konya (460 mi.); Turkey: Ankarra-Istanbul-Konya (460 mi.);

other Turkish lines (1,040 mi.)other Turkish lines (1,040 mi.) Saudi Arabia: Medina-Mecca (340 mi.)Saudi Arabia: Medina-Mecca (340 mi.) Portugal: various lines (625 mi.)Portugal: various lines (625 mi.) Poland: various lines (440 mi.)Poland: various lines (440 mi.) USA!USA!

USA HSR (The Present)USA HSR (The Present)AMTRAK Northeast Corridor LineAMTRAK Northeast Corridor Line Acela Acela (tilt trains) in operation since (tilt trains) in operation since

2000; Boston to Washington, D.C. 2000; Boston to Washington, D.C. Speed:150 mph max; Speed:150 mph max; 125125 mph typ. mph typ.

Acela Facts:Acela Facts:3.2 million riders/yr.3.2 million riders/yr.8,820 riders/day8,820 riders/day20 trains/day20 trains/day456 mile route456 mile route

ACELA Facts:ACELA Facts: ACELA accounts for 37% ACELA accounts for 37% of NY to Boston non-carof NY to Boston non-car business travelbusiness travelACELA earns $4.4 billionACELA earns $4.4 billion per year in revenuesper year in revenuesACELA is 1 of only 2 profitableACELA is 1 of only 2 profitable Amtrak routes.Amtrak routes.

USA HSR USA HSR The FutureThe Future

In 1991 and again in 1998,Congress In 1991 and again in 1998,Congress authorized authorized 11 regional HSR 11 regional HSR corridorscorridors. (Planning began!). (Planning began!)

In 2009, Congress (via the ARRA) In 2009, Congress (via the ARRA) authorized authorized $8 billion$8 billion for HSR for HSR planning/construction. planning/construction.

Also in 2009, FRA issued 1Also in 2009, FRA issued 1stst National National HSR Strategic PlanHSR Strategic Plan..

11 Federally Designated Corridors11 Federally Designated Corridors

Tennessee is a Tennessee is a member state!member state!

USA HSR VisionUSA HSR Vision

USA HSR VisionUSA HSR Vision

HSR in TennesseeHSR in TennesseeNashville (2020)Nashville (2020)Chattanooga (2025)Chattanooga (2025)Memphis (2030)Memphis (2030)

Obama to call for $53B for Obama to call for $53B for high-speed railhigh-speed rail

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is calling for a WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is calling for a

six-year, six-year, $53 billion $53 billion spending plan for high-spending plan for high-speed rail, as he seeks to use infrastructure spending speed rail, as he seeks to use infrastructure spending to jump-start job creation.to jump-start job creation.

An initial An initial $8 billion $8 billion in spending will be part of the in spending will be part of the budget plan Obama is set to release Monday. If budget plan Obama is set to release Monday. If Congress approves the plan, the money would go Congress approves the plan, the money would go toward developing or improving trains that travel up toward developing or improving trains that travel up to 250 mph, and connecting existing rail lines to new to 250 mph, and connecting existing rail lines to new projects. projects.

By JULIE PACE, Associated Press Julie Pace, Associated Press By JULIE PACE, Associated Press Julie Pace, Associated Press –– Tue Feb 8, 2011 Tue Feb 8, 2011 4:39 pm ET4:39 pm ET

USA HSR VisionUSA HSR Vision

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Highway/Airport Highway/Airport Alternatives:Alternatives:3,000 added lanes-miles of 3,000 added lanes-miles of freeway and equiv. 2 new freeway and equiv. 2 new international airportsinternational airports

California HSR California HSR Alternative:Alternative:790 miles of California HSR790 miles of California HSR

CostCost $100 Billion$100 Billion $40 Billion$40 Billion

CapacityCapacity OK to 2050OK to 2050 OK to 2100OK to 2100

EnergyEnergy 22 million barrels/yr 22 million barrels/yr of petroleum of petroleum compared to HSRcompared to HSR

BaseBase(1/5 the energy of a car (1/5 the energy of a car & 1/3 the energy of a & 1/3 the energy of a plane per seat/mile)plane per seat/mile)

PollutionPollution 18 billion more lbs/yr 18 billion more lbs/yr of COof CO22 than HSR than HSR

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SafetySafety 100’s killed per yr. on 100’s killed per yr. on comparable highway comparable highway routesroutes

‘‘0’ fatalities0’ fatalities(45 yrs. of Japan & 25+ yrs. (45 yrs. of Japan & 25+ yrs. of France HSR systems.)of France HSR systems.)

California HSR Ridership Sources

Projected annual ridership: Projected annual ridership: 93 million93 million

Safer, more rel iable than highway or air travel. Quick, predictable travel t imes that would be sustainable over t ime. Lower passenger costs than air or auto travel. Addit ional capacity for future generations. Decreased energy consumption, reduced air pollution, and reduced reliance on petroleum. Would cost 2 to 3 t imes less and have fewer environmental impacts than expanding highways and airports to meet future demands.

California HSR BenefitsCalifornia HSR Benefits

California HSR BenefitsCalifornia HSR BenefitsCalifornia HSR BenefitsCalifornia HSR Benefits

160,000 construction-related jobs. 450,000 new permanent jobs by 2035. B/C Ratio > 2

220 mph [350 kph] max. speed

California HSR Travel TimesCalifornia HSR Travel Times

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2:38

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0:30

3:56

1:06

1:20

1:51

3:10

2:57

SanJose

2:09

0:30

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3:27

0:52

0:51

1:21

2:41

2:28

SanDiego

1:18

3:56

3:27

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3:29

2:42

2:12

0:48

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Sacramento

2:11

1:06

0:52

3:29

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0:53

1:23

2:43

2:37

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1:24

1:20

0:51

2:42

0:53

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0:37

1:56

1:43

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1:51

1:21

2:12

1:23

0:37

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1:26

1:13

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2:41

0:48

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0:20

2:57

2:28

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2:37

1:43

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California HSR ProjectCalifornia HSR Project Authorized by state legislation in 1996.Authorized by state legislation in 1996. California HSR Authority created.California HSR Authority created.

• Nine-member board - 5 appointed by Nine-member board - 5 appointed by Governor, 2 by State Senate, 2 by State Governor, 2 by State Senate, 2 by State Assembly.Assembly.

Budget expended in state/federal Budget expended in state/federal funds: $70Million to date.funds: $70Million to date.

Projected completion date: 2020-2030Projected completion date: 2020-2030

California HSR Project California HSR Project Progress to Date Progress to Date

Operations and Business Plans Operations and Business Plans developed & approved.developed & approved.

Program Level Environmental Program Level Environmental Clearance certified on July 9, Clearance certified on July 9, 2008.2008.

Detailed Route Planning & Detailed Route Planning & Design underway.Design underway.

Right-of-way being purchased.Right-of-way being purchased.

California HSR Fiscal SummaryCalifornia HSR Fiscal Summary Projected cost for design, construction Projected cost for design, construction

and rolling stock – $ 40 Billionand rolling stock – $ 40 Billion• Federal - $12 - $16 BillionFederal - $12 - $16 Billion• State - $9 BillionState - $9 Billion• Public/private partnership - $6.5 - $7.5 BillionPublic/private partnership - $6.5 - $7.5 Billion• Local cost sharing - $2 - $3 BillionLocal cost sharing - $2 - $3 Billion• Private & Other - $4.5 – $11.5 BillionPrivate & Other - $4.5 – $11.5 Billion

Expected performance of 790-mile Expected performance of 790-mile California HSR system:California HSR system:• Ridership – 93 Million annuallyRidership – 93 Million annually• Gross annual revenue - $3.6 BillionGross annual revenue - $3.6 Billion• Annual Net after O&M - $2.0 BillionAnnual Net after O&M - $2.0 Billion

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• Program Management: Parsons Brinckerhoff, with SYSTRA, Cordoba, KDG Group, Cambridge Systematics & 12 specialty groups

• Financial Planning: IMG, Barclays, Sperry Capital• Regional Engineering & Environmental Work:

• Hatch Mott MacDonald/USR/Arup JV, with Consensus Planning Group & 9 other specialty groups

• STV Inc., with UltraSystems Environmental, & 4 specialty groups• HNTB/CH2M HILL, with Arellano Associates, Katz & Associates• URS/HMM/Arup JV, Forhan Co., VRPA Technologies, & 5 other specialty

groups• AECOM/CH2MHILL, with Circle Point, and 2 specialty groups• AECOM, with EarthTech, EDAW, Jones & Stokes, HNTB & 2 other specialty

groups• HNTB, with AECOM, PBS&J, & 5 other specialty groups• Parsons, with Jones & Stokes, HDR Engineering, Circle Point, & 11 other

specialty groups• Visual Simulation: NC3D, and 3 specialty groups• Program Management Oversight: Jacobs Engineering

90 Consultant Groups on CAHSR Project

Program Management

Engineering

Ken Jong, PB

Infrastructure

John Chirco, PE, PB

Elect / Train Controls

Eric Scotson, PB

Operations / Maint.

Paul Mosier, PB

Rolling Stock

Frank Banko, PB

Regulatory Approvals

Vlad Kanevskiy, PB

Visual Sims

Donald Newlands, Newlands and Co.

OperationsNick Brand,

SYSTRA

Program DirectorTony Daniels,

Parsons Brinkerhoff

Environmental

Steven Wolf, PB

DISCIPLINE MANAGERS REGIONAL MANAGERSAltamont

San Franciso to San Jose

Dominic Spaethling, PB

SJ to Central ValleyGary Kennerley, PB

Sacramento to FresnoFresno to Palmdale

Tom Tracy, PE, PB

Palmdale to LAAnaheim to LA

Bruce Armistead, PB

LA to San DiegoJose Martinez, PE,

Cordoba Corp.

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Dominic Spaethling

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Tim Cobb, PE, HNTB

Altamont

Brent Ogden, AECOM

Gary KennerlySJ to Central Valley

Dave Mansen, Parsons

Tom Tracy, PE

Fresno to Palmdale

Bob Schaevitz, URS/Hatch Mott/ARUP

Sac to Fresno

Ken Sislak, AECOM

Jose Martinez, PELA to San Diego

Mike Zdon, HNTB

Bruce Armistead, PE

LA to Anaheim

Eugene Kim, STV

Palmdale to LA

Dan Tempelis, Hatch Mott/URS.ARUP

Contact InformationContact Information

California High-Speed Rail California High-Speed Rail AuthorityAuthority

925 L Street, Suite 1425925 L Street, Suite 1425Sacramento, CA 95814Sacramento, CA 95814

Telephone (916) 324-1541Telephone (916) 324-1541Fax (916) 322-0827Fax (916) 322-0827

www.cahighspeedrail.ca.govwww.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov

West:West:Vancouver-Vancouver-Calgary-Edmonton-Calgary-Edmonton-Regina-WinnipegRegina-Winnipeg

East:East:Quebec-Quebec-Montreal-Montreal-Ottawa-Ottawa-TorontoTorontoWindsorWindsor

Canada HSR - ProposedCanada HSR - Proposed

Get Ready.Get Ready.

It’s coming!It’s coming!

Get Ready.Get Ready.

It’s coming!It’s coming!

March 4, 2011 1:19 PM

High speed rail project officially dies in Florida, sending rail money to other states

Plans to build a high speed rail line between Tampa and Orlando died Friday, when the Florida Supreme Court sided with Republican Gov. Rick Scott, who has argued he has no obligation to accept federal funding for the project.

The 84-mile rail line was expected to be a highlight of the Obama administration's infrastructure investments, but the new Republican governor turned down the $2.4 billion in federal funds allocated for the project. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood had tried to convince Scott to take the money, but in a statement today, LaHood confirmed the money will now go to other states investing in high speed rail.