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BRINGING WISCONSIN UP TO HIGH SPEED

European high speed trains are described, and the opinion is expressed, that some form of high speed rail passenger service could be developed in Wisconsin, beginning with improved service in the Milwaukee-Chicago corridor. High speed rail systems, in large part due to investments and subsidies by Western European govenments, now run efficiently throughout Europe. Two kinds of high speed train technology is described: tilt trains and higher-speed trains. The former are trains with special suspension designs that allow coaches to 'tilt' to keep the passenger comfortable when traveling around corners. Tilt trains use existing rail tracks with some modification, and require low initial investment. Higher speed trains are the 'bullet trains' such as the TGV of France and the ICE (Intercity Express) of Germany. The latter can reach speeds of up to 185 miles per hour, but require construction of new tracks, tunnels and bridges. Experience in riding tilt trains in Sweden is described, as well as the higher speed trains of France, Germany and Italy. It is noted that with detailed feasibility studies, and cooperation between states and the federal government, high speed train systems that are appropriate for the United States can be developed.

Media Info

  • Pagination: p. 22-23
  • Serial:
    • AASHTO Quarterly Magazine
    • Volume: 71
    • Issue Number: 1
    • Publisher: American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
    • ISSN: 0147-4820

Subject/Index Terms

  • TRT Terms: High speed rail
  • Geographic Terms: Europe; Wisconsin
  • Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

  • Accession Number: 00620878
  • Record Type: Publication
  • Files: TRIS
  • Created Date: Mar 31 1992 12:00AM