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Innovations in Railroad Engineering: Addressing Environmental Challenges and Future Visions

This collection highlights critical issues and innovations in railroad engineering, with a focus on environmental impacts and futuristic designs. Students have explored topics such as the Trans-Asian Railway, luxury train derailments, and the future of passenger rail networks by 2050. Key discussions include environmental noise control in China, the European Commission's noise regulations, and new green locomotives. Additionally, we examine pollution concerns from rail yards in California and strategies for environmental management, illustrating the importance of sustainable practices in modern rail transportation.

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Innovations in Railroad Engineering: Addressing Environmental Challenges and Future Visions

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  1. CE 515 Railroad Engineering Environment “Transportation exists to conquer space and time -”

  2. Student Identified Websites • Dan: Trans-Asian Railway • Peter: • Eric: South African luxury train derailment/loss of life • Alex: Vision for the future: 2050 pax rail network • Na: Railway environmental noise control in China; "China Safari: On the Trail of Beijing's Expansion in Africa“ (video – start at 24:40)  • Angie: Futuristic Train Designs • Catherine: European Commission railway noise • Andy: protest over rail yard air pollution in California

  3. Student Identified Websites • Evan: • Megan and Nicole: Railroad Right-of-Way Environmental Strategies; FRA Environmental laws and regs, EIA, and Environmental Management • Danielle: • Michael: cleanup of a CSX lot in West Virginia • Corey:  new "green" locomotives • Cliff: detailed EPA standards for locomotives • Reg: train that does not stop; 3rd rail speed record • Shashi: Future of Maglev (3 min video); China HSR; Future of HSR Rail in the US

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