Development of the high speed rail in the world -- High speed rail in the us: an overview of the debate -- High speed rail: the analytical framework -- Japan: Shinkansen -- France: Train a Grande Vitesse (TGV) -- Germany: Neubaustrecken -- Spain: Alta Velocidad Espanola (AVE) -- China: Zhongguo gaosu tielu -- Other experiences: Italy, Korea, and Taiwan -- Lessons from international experiences -- Conclusions: desires, beliefs, and reality.
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