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An Introduction to High Speed Rail: Topics
Welcome to HSR101, an Introduction to High Speed Rail.
This course is designed to be a general, high level overview of high speed rail and HSR services. This course is not designed to be a comprehensive evaluation of HSR worldwide, but more of a stepping stone to help you get familiar with HSR and the High Speed Rail Learning System. You will explore rail and HSR terminology, check out what countries abroad have done with HSR, and see what plans there are for HSR services in the United States.
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This module is a brief, general introduction to the world of High Speed Rail. In this module, you will learn the basics of what distinguishes HSR from conventional rail and how the subsystems and components of HSR are more complex than those of conventional rail.
The learning content in this module will introduce you to HSR through examples around the world. You'll go through a breif history of HSR, discover which countries have HSR today, and which countries plan on developing HSR in the near future.
This module examines several countries with high speed rail systems. It also covers the United States' plans for upgrading several existing corridors, as well as plans for new, dedicated HSR services.
This module of HSR101 will introduce you to HSR demand, Level of Service (LOS), and market share. Understanding these concepts is essential to understanding the benefits HSR has to offer, as well as how to maximize those benefits.
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