High-Speed Trains News
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Germany: FlixTrain Confirms Major Fleet Expansion and Nationwide Network Plans
FlixTrain has confirmed details of a major fleet expansion to operate a nationwide network across Germany.
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Adif Advances Construction of Murcia–Almería High-Speed Line
Adif AV is advancing construction on the Totana–Totana section of the Murcia–Almería High-Speed Line on the Mediterranean Corridor.
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Alto High-Speed Rail Looks to Boost Canada’s GDP by $24.5 Billion Annually
Canada’s plans for its first high-speed rail network, Alto, are set to positively influence travel patterns and economic development.
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India’s First High-Speed Rail Section to Open in August 2027
India's Railway Minister has announced that the inaugural section of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad high-speed rail service will open in August 2027.
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UPS Systems in Railway Infrastructure
Salicru highlights how UPS systems ensure safe, reliable power for Spain’s high-speed AVE and broader railway network.
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Egypt: NAT Awards High-Speed Rail Contract
The National Authority for Tunnels has contracted Deutsche Bahn and El Sewedy Electric to operate Egypt’s high-speed electric rail network.
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California High-Speed Rail's 2026 Plan to Outline Path to San Francisco and LA
California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri has provided a project update during an interview on The Maddy Report.
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CRRC Presents 400 km/h CR450 EMU at the 8th CIIE
Earlier this month, the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) opened in Shanghai, with CRRC presenting the 400 km/h CR450 EMU.
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China: CR450 Electric Train Sets New Speed Records
The CR450 EMU has set new speed records while undergoing operational evaluation on the Shanghai–Chongqing–Chengdu high-speed railway.
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New ICE L High-Speed Train Premieres in Germany
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has premiered the ICE L: Germany’s first high-speed train with step-free boarding.
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Gemini Trains Confirms Partnership with Siemens Mobility and Rock Rail
Train operator to be, Gemini Trains, has confirmed that it has picked Siemens Mobility as the rolling stock manufacturer for its fleet.
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FS Group Unveils New Frecciarossa 1000 Fleet
The FS Group has presented the next-generation Frecciarossa 1000 high-speed trains, built by Hitachi Rail in Italy.
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Riyadh City Opens Registration for Qiddiya High-Speed Rail Project
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has launched the registration phase for participation in the Qiddiya High-Speed Rail Project.
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Canada Flags Alto High-Speed Rail as Priority Project
The Canadian government has named the Alto high-speed rail line as a major infrastructure project it intends to advance more quickly.
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California High-Speed Rail Secures Steady Funding Agreement
California’s high-speed rail programme has secured a stable source of funding, with an annual allocation of 1 billion USD through to 2045.
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Alto Provides Update on Canada’s High-Speed Rail Project
Leaders of Alto, Canada’s first true high-speed rail project, have shared key progress updates at the organisation’s Annual Public Meeting.
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A Snapshot of India’s High-Speed Rail Journey
While conventional rail in India is among the busiest in the world, its ambition to introduce high-speed rail marks a major undertaking.
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Renfe to Operate Madrid–Barcelona High-Speed Route Exclusively with AVE
From 8 September 2025, Renfe will operate all high-speed services between Madrid and Barcelona using its AVE model.
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India's First High-Speed Trains to Be Equipped with Knorr-Bremse Systems
Knorr-Bremse has been contracted to provide key systems for India's first high-speed trains, built by BEML Ltd.
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California High-Speed Rail Update Sets Out Path to 2039 Connections
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a supplemental update, setting out a pathway to commercial success.
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Stadler Orders Rolls-Royce Engines for Saudi Arabia's High-Speed Trains
Stadler has ordered 50 mtu Series 4000 engines from Rolls-Royce for its new high-speed trains in Saudi Arabia.
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Italy: €1.6 Billion Contract Awarded for High-Speed Rail Construction
Webuild, Ghella, Pizzarotti and SELI have secured a €1.6 bn contract for the Salerno–Reggio Calabria high-speed rail line.
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Talgo 230 Trains Approved by European and German Railway Safety Agencies
The European Railway Agency (ERA) and Germany’s EBA have authorised the Talgo 230 train for service with Deutsche Bahn.
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First ICE L Train Approved for Service in Germany
Manufactured by Talgo, the new Deutsche Bahn ICE L long-distance train has received approval for operation in Germany.