High-Speed Trains News
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FS Group Orders 19 High-Speed Trains for Paris–London Channel Tunnel Service
FS Italiane Group has ordered 19 new high-speed trains from Hitachi Rail for a Paris–London service through the Channel Tunnel.
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FRA Proposes Updated Noise Standards to Support US High-Speed Rail
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has proposed changes to noise regulations to support high-speed rail services in the US.
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Hitachi and Toshiba Ship First Shinkansen-Based High-Speed Train to Taiwan
Hitachi Toshiba Supreme Consortium has shipped the first of 12 new high-speed trains ordered by the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation.
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California High-Speed Rail and High Desert Corridor Strengthen Partnership
The California High-Speed Rail Authority and the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency (HDC JPA) have strengthened their coordination.
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Who Could Operate California's High-Speed Trains? Keolis and SNCF Outline Their Role
Keolis and SNCF Voyageurs have outlined their operations and maintenance role in California's high-speed rail expansion.
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Private Investment Consortium Joins California High-Speed Rail Expansion Plans
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has signed a Co-Development Agreement (CDA) with Momentum Alliance Partners.
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Hong Kong Expands High-Speed Rail Network
MTR Corporation is expanding Hong Kong's high-speed rail network to 113 direct destinations from 1 July 2026.
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PESA and Hitachi Rail Partner on Polish High-Speed Rail Bid
Hitachi Rail and PESA Bydgoszcz have announced plans for high-speed train production and technology transfer in Poland.
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TGV-M Receives ERA Market Authorisation Ahead of Passenger Launch
The new TGV-M high-speed train has received market authorisation from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA).
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California High-Speed Rail CEO Provides Project Update at USHSR Conference
Ian Choudri, CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, provided a project update at the USHSR Conference.
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Federal Investment Interest Grows for Brightline West Rail Line
The U.S. High Speed Rail Coalition has expressed support for potential federal investment in the Brightline West rail project.
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Canada: Alto Begins 2026 Environmental Studies for High-Speed Rail Project
Alto has launched the next phase of its environmental field studies programme to develop a high-speed rail network in Canada.
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Renfe Launches Tender for Up to 40 High-Speed Trains
Spanish rail operator Renfe has approved a tender to purchase up to 40 high-speed trains, valued at 1.777 billion EUR.
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Canada: Why is Alto High-Speed Rail Not High-Frequency Rail?
Alto has addressed why the government opted for high-speed rail rather than high-frequency rail along the Québec City–Toronto corridor.
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Alto Details the Challenge of Winter Conditions for Canada’s High-Speed Rail Network
Planning for winter weather is a central consideration for Alto, the organisation developing a high-speed rail network in Canada.
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ICE Trains to Serve Brussels Airport Under DB and Brussels Airlines Cooperation
A new agreement between Deutsche Bahn and Brussels Airlines will introduce the first direct ICE rail connection to Brussels Airport.
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Australia Begins Development for Newcastle–Sydney High-Speed Rail
The Australian Government has announced the start of development for Australia's high-speed rail line between Newcastle and Sydney.
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Trenitalia to Purchase 74 Additional Frecciarossa 1000 High-Speed Trains
Trenitalia's €2 billion programme focusses on fleet renewal, with plans to introduce 74 additional Frecciarossa 1000 high-speed trains.
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Saudi Arabia and Qatar to Establish 785 km High-Speed Electric Rail Link
The Saudi Cabinet has approved an agreement to establish a high-speed electric rail service linking Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
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Alto Launches Public Consultations for Canada's High-Speed Rail Network
Alto has announced the start of a public consultation programme for its proposed high-speed rail network in Canada.
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South Korea Develops 370 km/h High-Speed Train Technology
South Korea has developed core technologies for a next-generation high-speed train, designed for commercial operating speeds of 370 km/h.
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Talgo Secures Maintenance Contract for High-Speed Trains in Uzbekistan
Talgo has signed a ten-year comprehensive maintenance contract covering Uzbekistan’s six Talgo 250 high-speed trains.
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PKP Intercity Launches Tender for High-Speed Trains in Poland
PKP Intercity is procuring 20 electric multiple units designed for operation at speeds of up to 320 km/h in Poland.
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FS Group and Certares Partner on High-Speed Rail Growth in UK and Europe
FS Group and Certares have signed a partnership aimed at supporting the development of international high-speed rail services in Europe.