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Consultants to optimise KL – Singapore high speed rail project
https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/news/asia/single-view/view/consultants-to-optimise-kl-singapore-high-speed-rail-project.html
Since double tracking and electrification of the conventional line in Malaysia are proceeding, we will see smaller gap between travel time of high speed rail and conventional line.
So, there will be argument that maximum speed of high speed rail should be upgraded.
New Zealand trains to close outdoor viewing carriages because of selfies
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/new-zealand-kiwirail-train-carriages-selfies/index.html
Since rail lines around Auckland are electrified, polls of overhead lines have also been potential obstacles that may collide with selfie sticks to cause fatal accidents.
And, in New Zealand, isn't it possible to operate long haul trains for businessmen as well as outdoor viewing carriages?
Luxurious private island resort opens -- and a night's stay costs $100,000
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/banwa-private-island-resort-scli-intl/index.html
Considering cost of living in Philippines, it's rip off. the resort must be targeting overseas guests with much money.
Furthermore, architectures in such resorts are mostly European styles. Managers of the resorts should think about how to incorporate local culture.
The stories behind 10 of the world's earliest known photographs
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/louvre-album-of-the-world/index.html
In those days, shutter speed was so slow that photographed people had to open their eyes continuously, while taking photo. It means their eyes seem differently from real ones.
So, it doesn't make sense to speculate their emotions by facial expression.
Travel time between London and other cities in France and Belgium is shorter than using aircraft between them, because of required time getting to or coming back from airports and baggage inspection. But, UK requests passengers coming from Europe by rail to go through passport inspection even when UK is a part of EU.
So, total time required to move between UK and other cities there by air is not much longer than that by train.
In order to operate Eurostar service between UK and Germany, simplifying passport checks and raising maximum speed of Eurostar will be necessary.
China's billion-dollar Belt and Road party: Who's in and who's out
https://edition-m.cnn.com/2019/04/26/asia/belt-and-road-summit-beijing-intl/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F
China seeks a way to ensure money after estimated depression which will be caused by low fertility and aging society.
Just construction of infrastructure is not a good means to earn money in developing countries amid high inflation.
Owing land or imposing debt would be better way to get money in the long run.
Why are Norwegians so happy? In a word: 'koselig'
https://edition-m.cnn.com/2019/04/30/health/norway-koselig-hygge-cozy-nature-chasing-life-wisdom-project/index.html?r=https%3A%2F%2Fedition.cnn.com%2F
It's important for us to keep a good balance between convenience of dailylife and stability of mental state.
When we pursuit the former one, many workers have to be worried about mental disease. On the other hand, those who pursuit the latter will lose civilized life.
