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Are China’s high-speed railways hurting freight?

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July 28, 2025
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In the past 15 years, China’s high-speed railway (HSR) network has grown explosively. Its length has reached 45,000 kilometres, up from 6,000 kilometres in 2010.…

Türkiye completes vital rail tunnel drilling for Asia – Europe freight traffic

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November 6, 2024
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Türkiye has completed excavations for an important rail tunnel that is supposed to enhance freight traffic to and from Europe. The tunnel is a relatively…

How The SR-72 Darkstar Could Benefit From The SR-71 Blackbirds Extreme Heat Shield Technology

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October 11, 2024
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Discover the ingenious thermal management systems that enabled the SR-71 Blackbird to withstand extreme temperatures while soaring at Mach 3 speeds.

Vietnam wants to extend standard gauge China connection all the way down south

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October 7, 2024
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Vietnam is planning to extend the standard gauge rail connection to China all the way down to Ho Chi Minh City in the country’s south.…

How Fast Is The Boeing 747 Compared To Other Quadjets Throughout Aviation History?

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April 28, 2024
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The Boeing 747-8 is one of the fastest widebody aircraft.

How Fast Is The Boeing 747 Compared To Other Quadjets Throughout Aviation History?

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April 28, 2024
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The Boeing 747-8 is one of the fastest widebody aircraft.

China seeks speedy deliveries and tests high-speed rail freight

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February 2, 2024
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China has started a pilot program for a high-speed rail freight line. The pilot programme runs between the cities of Chongqing and Zhengzhou in central China. The line reportedly saves a day in transport times in comparison with road transportation. Chongqing is an international rail hub for which ambitions go beyond this piloted high-speed line. […]