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How to build HSR highspeed rail?
Siemens agreed to 1 billion euros deal with Vinspeed. The contract is signed yesterday in Berlin.
The deal includes transfer of technology, initial 10 Velaro Novo trains, signalling, electrification and communications systems.

Siemens Signs €1 Billion Vietnam High-Speed Rail Contract at InnoTrans

Siemens Mobility and Vietnam’s VinSpeed have signed a turnkey contract worth up to 1 billion EUR for two high-speed rail projects.

railway-news.com

 

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Interestingly, Vinspeed begins building the HSR Hanoi northern and Saigon southern sections months before the contract with Siemens is signed.
The rail runs parallel to autobahn.