IHRA Vice Chairman, Torkel Patterson contributed an article to the Global Railway Review - High-speed rail: Supporting sustainable development and economic growth.
He introduces high-speed rail system’s contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including Quality education, Gender equality, Decent work and economic growth, Climate action etc. The article also introduces high-speed rail’s contribution to industry and innovation, giving an example of Super Conducting Maglev (SCMAGLEV), the 500kph world’s most advanced proven ground propulsion system, which is under construction in Japan and is reviewed in US Northeast corridor.