High-Speed Rail

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:railway_line
gptkb:transportation
gptkbp:benefit reduced travel time
environmental benefits
increased passenger capacity
reduced road congestion
gptkbp:challenge gptkb:farmer
high construction cost
maintenance cost
integration with existing networks
gptkbp:characteristic operates at speeds of 250 km/h (155 mph) or more on dedicated tracks
operates at speeds of 200 km/h (124 mph) or more on upgraded tracks
gptkbp:defines A type of passenger rail transport that operates significantly faster than traditional rail traffic.
gptkbp:environmentalImpact lower CO2 emissions per passenger-km compared to cars and planes
gptkbp:features fencing
automatic train control
grade separation
earthquake detection systems
gptkbp:firstCountryToImplement gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:firstService gptkb:Tōkaidō_Shinkansen
gptkbp:governingBody gptkb:International_Union_of_Railways_(UIC)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label High-Speed Rail
gptkbp:infrastructureComponent gptkb:steam_locomotive
electric power supply
advanced signaling systems
dedicated stations
high-speed tracks
gptkbp:maximumCommercialSpeed 350 km/h (217 mph)
gptkbp:notableCountry gptkb:China
gptkb:France
gptkb:Germany
gptkb:Italy
gptkb:Russia
gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkb:South_Korea
gptkb:Spain
gptkb:Taiwan
gptkb:Turkey
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:notableEvent Wenzhou train collision (2011)
Santiago de Compostela derailment (2013)
gptkbp:notableOperation gptkb:Sapsan
gptkb:AVE
gptkb:TGV
gptkb:Eurostar
gptkb:Thalys
gptkb:Shinkansen
gptkb:CRH
gptkb:Italo
gptkb:KTX
gptkb:ICE
gptkb:Frecciarossa
HSR (Malaysia-Singapore)
Haramain
gptkbp:powerSource electricity
gptkbp:recordedAt 603 km/h (375 mph)
gptkbp:relatedConcept gptkb:railway_station
gptkb:train
intercity rail
bullet train
rail infrastructure
conventional rail
gptkbp:roadType dedicated tracks
upgraded conventional tracks
gptkbp:setWorldRecord L0 Series Maglev (Japan)
gptkbp:startYear 1964
gptkbp:trend expanding network in Asia and Europe
increasing speeds and technological innovation
planned projects in North America
gptkbp:UICDefinition A service with speeds above 250 km/h on new tracks and above 200 km/h on upgraded tracks.
gptkbp:usedFor business travel
tourism
passenger transport
commuting
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Electromagnetic_Suspension
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6