1. Overview ofOverview of
High-Speed Rail Transportation:High-Speed Rail Transportation:
Technology & ApplicationsTechnology & Applications
WorldwideWorldwide
CE 355 – Transportation Engineering 1CE 355 – Transportation Engineering 1

2. What Constitutes HSR?What Constitutes HSR?
International Union of RailwaysInternational Union of Railways
(UIC):(UIC): Operating speeds at or aboveOperating 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 exceedingOperating speeds exceeding 90mph90mph;;
standards allow speeds to 217 mph.standards allow speeds to 217 mph.
200 kph = 125 mph
250 kph = 155 mph
300 kph = 186 mph
350 kph = 217 mph

3. 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 conventionalMost effective when integrated with conventional
transit; should feed airports to serve long-transit; should feed airports to serve long-
distance travelers.distance travelers.

4. HSR CapacityHSR Capacity
 Double track can handle 15 trainsDouble 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 passengersthe capacity is 12,000 passengers
per hour per direction.per hour per direction.
 Thus, double track HSR has aThus, double track HSR has a
capacity about 13% greater than acapacity about 13% greater than a
6-lane highway.6-lane highway.
 HSR line carries 2.83 times moreHSR line carries 2.83 times more
passengers per hour per foot ofpassengers per hour per foot of
width.width.

5. 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 linesCan use existing rail lines
(at reduced speeds) in vicinity(at reduced speeds) in vicinity
of urban stations.of urban stations.

6. 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 bridgesSensors at bridges
and tunnels to detectand tunnels to detect
fallen objectsfallen objects

7. HSR PropulsionHSR Propulsion
 Existing systems use locomotiveExisting systems use locomotive
propelled trainsetspropelled trainsets
 Locomotives powered by electricityLocomotives 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

8. HSR vs. Conventional RailHSR vs. Conventional Rail
Technologies,
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 Service
Amtrak ACELA
TGV, Shinkansen
(No US examples, yet!)

9. Asian HSR SystemsAsian HSR Systems
 JapanJapan
 KoreaKorea
 TaiwanTaiwan
 ChinaChina

10. 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

11. Japan HSR Route MapJapan HSR Route Map

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

13. Japan’s Fastech 360Japan’s Fastech 360

14. Fastech 360 trains will carry travelers at a top speed ofFastech 360 trains will carry travelers at a top speed of
224 mph and is expected to hit speeds above 250 mph in224 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 twoEast 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 inthat reduce drag and noisy micropressure waves in
tunnels.tunnels.
To stop quickly in an emergency, the Fastech 360 usesTo stop quickly in an emergency, the Fastech 360 uses
cat-ear-like spoiler brakes that pop out of the roof tocat-ear-like spoiler brakes that pop out of the roof to
increase air resistance. The trains will go into serviceincrease air resistance. The trains will go into service
around 2011.around 2011.
Japan’s Fastech 360Japan’s Fastech 360

15. 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.) under82 km (50 mi.) under
constructionconstruction
 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)

16. Korea HSR:Korea HSR: New KTX-350 TrainsNew KTX-350 Trains
Manufactured by Hyundai-RotemManufactured by Hyundai-Rotem
350 km/hr350 km/hr (220 mph)(220 mph) max. speedmax. speed

17. 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

18. China HSRChina HSR
Long-range HSR Plan:Long-range HSR Plan:
 832 km in service832 km in service (515 mi.)(515 mi.)
 3,404 km under construction3,404 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 miles5,150 miles total when completetotal when complete
 Dual pass./freight lines: 250kphDual pass./freight lines: 250kph (155 mph)(155 mph)
 Dedicated pass. lines: 350 kphDedicated pass. lines: 350 kph (220 mph)(220 mph)

19. China HSRChina HSR

20. China Pass. Rail NetworkChina Pass. Rail Network

21. 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

22. European HSREuropean HSR
Major players:Major players:
FranceFrance
GermanyGermany
ItalyItaly
SpainSpain
OtOther countriesher countries
with HSRwith HSR::
- Holland- Holland
- Belgium- Belgium
- England- England

23. France’s “Bullet Train”France’s “Bullet Train”

24. France HSRFrance HSR
 LGV opened in 1981; 100 mil. annual ridersLGV opened in 1981; 100 mil. annual riders
 Speeds: 270-320 kphSpeeds: 270-320 kph (170 - 200 mph)(170 - 200 mph)
 Network size:Network size:
• 1,872 km in operation1,872 km in operation (1,160 mi.)(1,160 mi.)
• 299 km under construction299 km under construction (185 mi.)(185 mi.)
• 2,616 km in planning2,616 km in planning (1,620 mi.)(1,620 mi.)
 HSR Lines separate from existing tracksHSR Lines separate from existing tracks
(but compatible with existing tracks)(but compatible with existing tracks)
Goal: <3 hrs. travel time to Paris

25. Travel times toTravel times to
ParisParis
on French HSRon French HSR

26. France HSR - LGVFrance HSR - LGV
 Rail gauge: 1,435 mmRail gauge: 1,435 mm (56 inches)(56 inches)
 Initial LGV fleet:Initial LGV fleet: 400400 duplex carsduplex cars
 Capacity:Capacity: 595595-passengers per car-passengers per car
 Evolution of HSP in France:Evolution of HSP in France:
LGVLGV »»TGVTGV »» AVGAVG

27. 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 trainsets500 TGV trainsets
in servicein service

28. France HSR -TGVFrance HSR -TGV
TGV-2N
TGV – EST
Designed to travel also in
Germany and Switzerland on
regular tracks

29. France HSR Next Generation:France HSR Next Generation: AGVAGV
AGV Features:AGV Features:
• Distributed power (Jacobs bogies)Distributed power (Jacobs bogies)
• Synchronous magnet motorsSynchronous magnet motors
• Reduced axle loads & improvedReduced axle loads & improved
aerodynamicsaerodynamics
• Speeds toSpeeds to 350 mph350 mph

30. Germany HSR:Germany HSR:
DBDB
 11stst
Service in 1991Service in 1991
 Network size:Network size:
• 1,285 km in operation1,285 km in operation (800 mi.)(800 mi.)
• 378 km under construction378 km under construction (230 mi.)(230 mi.)
• 670 km in planning670 km in planning (420 mi.)(420 mi.)
 Speeds: 250 kphSpeeds: 250 kph (155 mph)(155 mph)
 67 million annual riders67 million annual riders

31. 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

32. Germany HSRGermany HSR
 Dedicated HSR trackDedicated HSR track
 Grades up to 4%Grades up to 4%
 Follows the naturalFollows the natural
topography (unique)topography (unique)
 Slab trackSlab track
 Speed: 300 kphSpeed: 300 kph
(185 mph)(185 mph)

33. Italy HSR: FSItaly HSR: FS
Opened in 1992Opened in 1992
Network 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)

34. Italy HSR: Rolling StockItaly HSR: Rolling Stock
Type Design Vmax Trains In Service
ETR 500 (P) Ansaldo/
Bombardier
300 kph (185mph) 60 1982

35. Spain HSR:Spain HSR: RENFERENFE
Opened in 1992Opened in 1992
Network size:Network size:
• In service: 1,594 kmIn 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 kmPlanned: 1,702 km (1,055 mi.)(1,055 mi.)
Separated tracks
with different gauge
90 trainsets
Max. speed: 300 kph
(185 mph)

36. Spain HSR:Spain HSR:
Rolling StockRolling Stock
AVE S 100 (Alstom)
AVE S 102
Talgo /
Bombardier
AVE S 103
(Siemens
ICE-3)

37. Western EuropeWestern Europe
PassengerPassenger
Rail NetworkRail Network

38. 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!

39. USA HSR (The Present)USA HSR (The Present)
AMTRAK Northeast Corridor LineAMTRAK Northeast Corridor Line
AcelaAcela (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.

40. Acela Facts:Acela Facts:
3.2 million riders/yr.3.2 million riders/yr.
8,820 riders/day8,820 riders/day
20 trains/day20 trains/day
456 mile route456 mile route

41. 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 travel
ACELA earns $4.4 billionACELA earns $4.4 billion
per year in revenuesper year in revenues
ACELA is 1 of only 2 profitableACELA is 1 of only 2 profitable
Amtrak routes.Amtrak routes.

42. USA HSRUSA HSR
The FutureThe Future
 In 1991 and again in 1998,CongressIn 1991 and again in 1998,Congress
authorizedauthorized 11 regional HSR11 regional HSR
corridorscorridors. (Planning began!). (Planning began!)
 In 2009, Congress (via the ARRA)In 2009, Congress (via the ARRA)
authorizedauthorized $8 billion$8 billion for HSRfor HSR
planning/construction.planning/construction.
 Also in 2009, FRA issued 1Also in 2009, FRA issued 1stst
NationalNational
HSR Strategic PlanHSR Strategic Plan..

43. 11 Federally Designated Corridors11 Federally Designated Corridors

44. Tennessee is aTennessee is a
member state!member state!

45. USA HSR VisionUSA HSR Vision

46. USA HSR VisionUSA HSR Vision
HSR in TennesseeHSR in Tennessee
Nashville (2020)Nashville (2020)
Chattanooga (2025)Chattanooga (2025)
Memphis (2030)Memphis (2030)

47. Obama to call for $53B forObama to call for $53B for
high-speed railhigh-speed rail
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama is calling for aWASHINGTON – 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 spendingspeed rail, as he seeks to use infrastructure spending
to jump-start job creation.to jump-start job creation.
An initialAn initial $8 billion$8 billion in spending will be part of thein spending will be part of the
budget plan Obama is set to release Monday. Ifbudget plan Obama is set to release Monday. If
Congress approves the plan, the money would goCongress approves the plan, the money would go
toward developing or improving trains that travel uptoward developing or improving trains that travel up
to 250 mph, and connecting existing rail lines to newto 250 mph, and connecting existing rail lines to new
projects.projects.
By JULIE PACE, Associated Press Julie Pace, Associated PressBy JULIE PACE, Associated Press Julie Pace, Associated Press ––
Tue Feb 8, 2011Tue Feb 8, 2011 4:39 pm ET4:39 pm ET

48. USA HSR VisionUSA HSR Vision
California HSRCalifornia HSR
CorridorCorridor

49. CaliforniaHSRCorridorCaliforniaHSRCorridor
Total length:Total length:
790 miles790 miles
SacramentoSacramento
ToTo
San DiegoSan Diego

50. Cal. HSR vs. Highways/AirportsCal. HSR vs. Highways/Airports
MeasuresMeasures
OfOf
EffectivenessEffectiveness
Highway/AirportHighway/Airport
Alternatives:Alternatives:
3,000 added lanes-miles of3,000 added lanes-miles of
freeway and equiv. 2 newfreeway and equiv. 2 new
international airportsinternational airports
California HSRCalifornia 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/yr22 million barrels/yr
of petroleumof 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/yr18 billion more lbs/yr
of COof CO22 than HSRthan HSR
BaseBase
SafetySafety 100’s killed per yr. on100’s killed per yr. on
comparable highwaycomparable 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.)

51. California HSR Ridership Sources
Projected annual ridership:Projected annual ridership: 93 million93 million

52. 
Safer, more reliable than highway or air travel.
 Quick, predictable travel times that would be
sustainable over time.
 Lower passenger costs than air or auto travel.
 Additional capacity for future generations.
 Decreased energy consumption, reduced air
pollution, and reduced reliance on petroleum.
 Would cost 2 to 3 times less and have fewer
environmental impacts than expanding highways
and airports to meet future demands.
California HSR BenefitsCalifornia HSR Benefits

53. 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

54. 220 mph [350 kph] max. speed
California HSR Travel TimesCalifornia HSR Travel Times
Los
Angeles
N/A
2:38
2:09
1:18
2:11
1:24
0:54
0:33
0:20
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Jose
San Diego
Sacramento
Fresno
Bakersfield
Riverside
Anaheim
San
Francisco
2:38
N/A
0:30
3:56
1:06
1:20
1:51
3:10
2:57
San
Jose
2:09
0:30
N/A
3:27
0:52
0:51
1:21
2:41
2:28
San
Diego
1:18
3:56
3:27
N/A
3:29
2:42
2:12
0:48
N/A
Sacramento
2:11
1:06
0:52
3:29
N/A
0:53
1:23
2:43
2:37
Fresno
1:24
1:20
0:51
2:42
0:53
N/A
0:37
1:56
1:43
Bakersfield
0:54
1:51
1:21
2:12
1:23
0:37
N/A
1:26
1:13
Riverside
0:33
3:10
2:41
0:48
2:43
1:56
1:26
N/A
N/A
Anaheim
0:20
2:57
2:28
N/A
2:37
1:43
1:13
N/A
N/A
Travel Time (Hrs:Min)

55. 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 byNine-member board - 5 appointed by
Governor, 2 by State Senate, 2 by StateGovernor, 2 by State Senate, 2 by State
Assembly.Assembly.
 Budget expended in state/federalBudget expended in state/federal
funds: $70Million to date.funds: $70Million to date.
 Projected completion date: 2020-2030Projected completion date: 2020-2030

56. California HSR ProjectCalifornia HSR Project
Progress to DateProgress to Date
 Operations and Business PlansOperations and Business Plans
developed & approved.developed & approved.
 Program Level EnvironmentalProgram 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.

57. California HSR Fiscal SummaryCalifornia HSR Fiscal Summary
 Projected cost for design, constructionProjected 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-mileExpected 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

58. Civil EngineersCivil Engineers
will designwill design
High Speed RailHigh Speed Rail
InfrastructureInfrastructure

59. Civil EngineersCivil Engineers
will buildwill build
High Speed RailHigh Speed Rail
InfrastructureInfrastructure

60. CECE‘DreamProject’‘DreamProject’

61. CECE‘DreamProject’‘DreamProject’

62. 62
•
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
•
90 Consultant Groups on CAHSR Project

63. 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.
Operations
Nick Brand,
SYSTRA
Program Director
Tony Daniels,
Parsons Brinkerhoff
Environmental
Steven Wolf, PB
DISCIPLINE MANAGERS REGIONAL MANAGERS
Altamont
San Franciso to San Jose
Dominic Spaethling, PB
SJ to Central Valley
Gary Kennerley, PB
Sacramento to Fresno
Fresno to Palmdale
Tom Tracy, PE, PB
Palmdale to LA
Anaheim to LA
Bruce Armistead, PB
LA to San Diego
Jose Martinez, PE,
Cordoba Corp.
Communications
Kris Deutschman,
KDC Group
Financial
Sasha Page,
IMG Group

64. 64
Program Management
Dominic Spaethling
SF to San Jose
Tim Cobb, PE, HNTB
Altamont
Brent Ogden, AECOM
Gary Kennerly
SJ 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, PE
LA to San Diego
Mike Zdon, HNTB
Bruce Armistead, PE
LA to Anaheim
Eugene Kim, STV
Palmdale to LA
Dan Tempelis,
Hatch Mott/URS.ARUP

65. Contact InformationContact Information
California High-Speed RailCalifornia High-Speed Rail
AuthorityAuthority
925 L Street, Suite 1425925 L Street, Suite 1425
Sacramento, CA 95814Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone (916) 324-1541Telephone (916) 324-1541
Fax (916) 322-0827Fax (916) 322-0827
www.cahighspeedrail.ca.govwww.cahighspeedrail.ca.gov

66. West:West:
Vancouver-Vancouver-
Calgary-Edmonton-Calgary-Edmonton-
Regina-WinnipegRegina-Winnipeg
East:East:
Quebec-Quebec-
Montreal-Montreal-
Ottawa-Ottawa-
TorontoToronto
WindsorWindsor
Canada HSR - ProposedCanada HSR - Proposed

67. Get Ready.Get Ready.
It’s coming!It’s coming!

68. 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.