High-Speed Trains News
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CRRC Provides Further Details on CR450 Bullet Train
Following the unveiling of the world’s fastest high-speed train in China, CRRC has provided further details on the CR450 model.
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Renfe's AVE Trains Serve One Million Passengers between France and Spain
Renfe’s international AVE service between France and Spain has surpassed one million passengers since its launch in summer 2023.
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The World's Fastest High-Speed Trains in 2025
As manufacturers and operators invest in more efficient rail technologies, we take a look at some of the fastest trains in the world in 2025…
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California High-Speed Rail Contributes Billions in Economic Activity
The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s 2024 Economic Impact Report suggests the project has generated nearly 22 billion USD.
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UAE: Etihad Rail to Launch High-Speed Train from Abu Dhabi to Dubai
Etihad Rail has officially announced a high-speed train project connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
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Direct High-Speed ICE Train Launches from Berlin to Paris
Deutsche Bahn (DB) and SNCF Voyageurs have officially launched a new direct high-speed train service between Berlin and Paris.
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France: Proxima Orders 12 Avelia Horizon High-Speed Trains from Alstom
Independent high-speed rail operator, Proxima has ordered 12 Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains from Alstom for operations in France.
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$3 Billion Brightline West Grant Agreement Officially Signed
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has officially signed the 3 billion USD grant agreement awarded to NDOT for Brightline West.
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InnoTrans IN PICTURES: The Velaro High-Speed Train for Egypt
Earlier this week, Siemens Mobility presented the Velaro high-speed train for Egypt. We took a look onboard to check out its interior.
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InnoTrans IN PICTURES: China's Hydrogen High-Speed Train
InnoTrans 2024: CRRC presents its Cinova H2 hydrogen train with a top speed of 200km/h. At 160km/h it can travel 1,200km in one go.
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InnoTrans 2024: Siemens Mobility's Velaro High-Speed Train for Egypt
At InnoTrans 2024, Siemens Mobility presented the first Velaro high-speed train for service on Egypt’s 2,000km high-speed rail network.
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DB and SNCF Launch Direct Berlin to Paris ICE Service
At InnoTrans 2024, Deutsche Bahn (DB) and SNCF Voyageurs announced the launch of a direct high-speed ICE service from Berlin to Paris.
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Plans Unveiled for HS2 Northern Leg Alternative
Plans have been unveiled for the Midlands-Northwest Rail Link, a 50-mile line proposed as an alternative to the cancelled HS2 northern leg.
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US: Siemens Mobility to Produce High-Speed Brightline West Trains in New York
Siemens Mobility will establish the first high-speed rail production facility in North America, located in Horseheads, New York.
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UK: HS1 Achieves ISO 55001 Certification
High Speed 1 (HS1) has achieved the ISO 55001 certification, an internationally recognised standard for asset management.
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Eurostar Golden Train Transports Team GB Athletes
Eurostar's high-speed service between France and the UK has transported over 230 Team GB athletes back from the Olympic Games Paris.
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National Audit Office Examines Revised HS2 Plans
The UK's National Audit Office (NAO) has released a report on HS2, following the cancellation of Phase 2 in October.
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High Desert Corridor High-Speed Rail Project to Be Constructed in California
Union leaders and elected officials have signed agreements to deliver the High Desert Corridor (HDC) High-Speed Rail Project in California.
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Environmental Clearance for California High-Speed Rail from San Francisco to Los Angeles
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has cleared the final environmental milestone for its route between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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How to Get More Tracks for Your Greenbacks
During a recent webinar, the High-Speed Rail Alliance invited Paul Lewis from DB E.C.O. to discuss the systemic cost problem for rail in the…
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Siemens Mobility to Manufacture High-Speed Trains for Brightline West
Brightline West has selected Siemens Mobility as the preferred bidder to manufacture its high-speed trains.
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UK: High Speed Rail Group Publishes 'Exploiting the Potential' Report
The High Speed Rail Group's new report provides recommendations for the UK government to maximise the potential of high-speed rail.
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Amtrak Highlights Plan for High-Speed Rail in Texas
Amtrak has provided an update on its plans for high-speed rail in the US, including a corridor between Dallas and Houston.
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Brightline West Breaks Ground on High-Speed Rail Line
Brightline West has officially broken ground on its high-speed rail project to connect Las Vegas and Southern California.