And speaking of the Viet Cong (May the 4th!), I saw a video on a YouTube British channel talking about the Vietnamese North-South express railway high speed rail, and it had an overwhelming “How dare these farmers build this, when we can’t!” vibe to it. And it made me realize that the two biggest Capitalist countries (USA and the UK) are unable to build HSR, while two Communist countries (China and Vietnam) seem to have no problems. 🤷‍♂️ #highspeedrail #imperialistmentality #capitalism

Deep below London, HS2’s twin tunnels advance towards Euston station

"According to HS2, both TBMs are currently progressing at speeds of up to 150 metres per week as they carve their way through the London clay and head towards passing under residential neighbourhoods. As of a couple of days ago, TBM Madeline was starting to pass under the Grand Union Canal near Scrubbs Lane, with TBM Karen is about 100 metres behind."

https://www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/deep-below-london-hs2s-twin-tunnels-advance-towards-euston-station-89363/

#London #HighSpeedRail

Deep below London, HS2’s twin tunnels advance towards Euston station

Twin tunnel boring machines are now advancing beneath homes and roads towards Euston, with HS2 confirming steady progress through London clay.

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A Canadian Sovereign Wealth Fund? Sounds like it would be a great way to fund a high-speed rail buildout. Sign me up!

#Canada #HighSpeedRail #Trains #Finance #CDNPoli

India has officially begun manufacturing the B28, its first indigenous high-speed bullet train, at the BEML plant in Bengaluru. The 280km/h prototype is set for 2027. #India #Rail #Tech #BEML #HighSpeedRail
https://blazetrends.com/indias-high-speed-dream-takes-flight-as-beml-begins-work-on-first-indigenous-b28-bullet-train/?fsp_sid=5538
India’s High-Speed Dream Takes Flight as BEML Begins Work on First Indigenous B28 Bullet Train

India is officially entering the elite high-speed rail manufacturing club. In a massive move for the nation's technology and infrastructure, manufacturing has

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