Developing course lecture notes on high-speed rail.

1595988PDFTech ReportHigh speed railLecturesMaintenance of wayRailroad tracksTraining programsUnited StatesUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas. Transportation Research CenterTeng, Hualiang (Harry)University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Department of Civil & Environmental EngineeringUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas. Transportation Research CenterUniversity of Nevada, Reno. Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringUniversity Transportation Centers Program (U.S.)Hutton, ErikaUS Transportation Collection1. Introduction a. World-wide Development of High-Speed Rail (Japan, Europe, China) b. High-speed Rail in the U.S. 2. High-Speed Rail Infrastructure a. Geometric Design of High Speed Rail i. Horizontal Curve ii. Vertical Curve iii. Grade and Turnout b. Track Design i. High Speed Rail Aero-structure ii. Track Structure iii. Earthwork and Track Bed Design 3. High-Speed Rail Stations 4. High-Speed Rail Traction and power supply 5. HSR Rolling Stock 6. HSR Signal and Control Systems a. Signal and Control b. Route Setting and Central Train Control 7. HSR Communication Systems 8. HSR Operations 9. HSR Passenger Services 10. HSR Track Maintenance a. Rolling stock and its maintenance b. Infrastructure safety inspection and maintenance c. Environmental safety and warning systems 11. Maglev 12. HSR Plannin