HSR and the Czech Republic
“TL;DR” [Czech] Our article discusses the high cost of building high-speed rail (HSR) systems in different countries, including the United States, China, France, Spain, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Most … Read More
Category: Environmental Impact Assessment
Noise limits in connection with the amendment to Czech Government Regulation No. 272/2011 Coll.
[Czech] Executive Order 433/2022, adopted on December 7, 2022, allows for higher noise levels from infrastructure projects. These changes will come into effect on July 1, 2023. Whilst a glance … Read More
Aerodynamic noise is dominant at speeds above 250 km/h…
[Česky] At speeds above 250 km/h (planned speed up to 350 km/h) aerodynamic noise is dominant – very problematic to soundproof with conventional noise barriers (standard height 4-5 m). “High-speed … Read More