Introduction to High-Speed Rail

Author: China Railway Publishing House
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Publish Date: 1999-12-01
Features: Brief Introduction High-speed rail is an inevitable trend in the development of China's railway. This book comprehensively, systematically, and concisely elaborates on the basic knowledge, concepts, and principles of high-speed rail. The book is divided into ten chapters, mainly including: an overview of high-speed rail both domestically and internationally, high-speed rail lines, traction power, rolling stock, signaling and control systems, communication, stations and hubs, transportation organization, and environmental protection of high-speed rail. The final chapter introduces maglev rail, which holds promising development prospects. This book is suitable for technical personnel, cadres, and workers in railway transportation, locomotive, track maintenance, signal and communication, and rolling stock departments, as well as serving as a training textbook for railway universities and colleges.